Green Health Programme Manager (Lothians)

Organisation:

greenspace scotland

Salary:

£26,000 - £30,000

Address:

Greenspace Scotland Jubilee House Forthside Way Stirling FK8 1QZ

Type of Contract:

Fixed term appointment for two years (with possibility of extension)

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of delivery in health, greenspace and/or community development settings. You will be a strong team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, and extensive experience of managing and coordinating partnership projects. The postholder will be employed by greenspace scotland and co-managed by the Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation. The post is based with the Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation at the NHS Lothian offices at Waverley Gate, Edinburgh. This is a two-year fixed term appointment, with the potential for extension. https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/greenspace-nhs-lothian

Closing Date:

Monday, 29 July, 2019

How to Apply:

Download application here

The Green Health Strategy, action plan and other supporting documents can be accessed here

Additional Information:

. Greenspace Scotland worked with NHS Lothian, Edinburgh & Lothians Health Foundation and a wide range of partners and stakeholders to develop the Greenspace and Health Strategic Framework for Edinburgh & Lothians. This was published on 28 June 2019 and we believe it is the first Scottish health board-led Green Health Strategy. We are now looking to recruit a Green Health Programme Manager to lead, coordinate and support delivery of the Strategy. This is an exciting and ground-breaking opportunity to realise the Vision and ambition of the Strategy: ‘Longer lives, better lived through our GreenSpace: Lothian’s natural health service’. The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 29 July.