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Join Our Team
We are sometimes looking for skilled individuals
to join our established team.
- Please see our job vacancies below. We can always
benefit from a helping hand so welcome interest from
volunteers able to provide office/energy support.
Working with us
Our team are all committed to making a difference in our community by helping people with their pennies and property. We are a friendly bunch and often on the lookout for people who share our values. Joining the team comes with several benefits:
- We pay the Real Living Wage, with salaries indexed to the UK Minimum Income Standard
- We seek continuous improvement to keep up with Fair Work First guidance
- We run a hybrid, flexible workplace
- We train our staff in Energy Awareness and support further professional development
- Most importantly, you'll be making a big difference to households in your community!
Business Support Officer/Lead
Excellent communication and organisational skills required.
An experienced administrator, competent with Office 365.
Experienced in management of facilities as well as financial, IT and other administrative systems.
This post will provide administrative and office support including financial recording, ideally with experience of working with bookkeeping software.
Entry-level applicants are welcome to apply as an Energy Support Officer as full training can be provided.
Full-time or Part-time.
Officer - £26,410 - £29,052
Lead (management role) - £29,052 - £30,636
(depending on experience) plus 8% pension
Contract until 31st March 2026, with extension dependent upon continuing funding.
Please complete the application form (see 'Application Documents' section below) and email to info@thaworkney.co.uk.
Deadline extended - applications by 5pm, Friday 14th November
Business Support Officer Job Description (pdf)
DownloadApplication documents
If you would like to apply for any positions above, please complete and send the following forms to info@thaworkney.co.uk
Volunteering with us
If you would like to support THAW or are unable to apply for one of our paid roles, then do consider volunteering in our friendly office or helping to steer the charity as a board member.
Most in-office voluntary jobs are part of our 'Energy Support Officer' role - see below to learn more - but we are always open to new ideas! We have various jobs that just require a small commitment of time but can help our team significantly. This can range from admin support, to delivering Cosy Home Packs and food parcels.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us or just pop into the office.
Energy Support Officer (pdf)
DownloadBoard Member (Treasurer)
Are you a finance professional who wants to make a real difference in your community?
Our charity, dedicated to Tackling Household Affordable Warmth (THAW), is seeking a passionate and experienced Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
Use your financial expertise to ensure our resources are strategically managed and effectively deployed to help vulnerable people stay warm and healthy. This is a vital voluntary role providing governance and financial leadership.
Insight
- Provide financial oversight and strategic governance to support the charity's mission of reducing levels of fuel poverty and achieving affordable warmth
- Manage and report on the charity's finances, ensuring statutory compliance and efficient resource allocation.
- Attend regular board meetings, contributing strategic advice on budgets, funding, and financial sustainability.
- Ideal for a qualified accountant or finance professional with a passion for social impact
If you are interested in helping your community stay warm, please email info@thaworkney.co.uk.
Board Members (General)
We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees as
Volunteer Board Members.
The Role
As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in the strategic governance of THAW Orkney, ensuring we meet our charitable objectives, maintain financial sustainability, and effectively deliver our essential services to the community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure the charity fulfils its mission.
- Ensuring the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitoring the charity's financial performance and sustainability.
- Contributing to the development of robust policies and practices.
- Supporting and guiding the staff team.
- Acting as an ambassador for THAW Orkney and its work.
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a genuine commitment to our cause. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Charity Governance and Law
- Finance, Accounting, or Fundraising
- Energy Efficiency, Policy, or the Renewables Sector
- Welfare Rights, Benefits, or Income Maximisation
- Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
- Lived experience or deep understanding of community issues in Orkney, particularly fuel poverty.
You will need to demonstrate:
- A strong commitment to the mission and values of THAW Orkney.
- The ability to think strategically and contribute to effective decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to dedicate the necessary time to Board meetings and preparation.
Commitment
This is a voluntary, unremunerated position, but reasonable expenses will be covered.
The Board meets regularly throughout the year for board meetings.
If you are interested in helping your community stay warm, please email info@thaworkney.co.uk.
THAW Orkney,
12-14 Queen Street,
Kirkwall,
Orkney,
KW15 1JE
THAW Orkney is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCO45272)
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