Community Land Scotland

03/06/2026

Exciting opportunity with Annan Harbour Action Group - Charity Sc46732!

Annan Harbour Action Group are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Strategic Business Development Manager to help shape what comes next at Annan Harbour.

27/05/2026

We had a great time today talking all things community ownership in Paisley. Thanks to Engage Renfrewshire for organising the workshop - always wonderful to connect with new communities!

18/05/2026

📢 Job Opportunity – Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust
Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust (ATCDT) is recruiting a Development Officer to support the delivery of the Local Place Plan and support the aims and objectives of the Trust.

You will lead, design, and deliver inclusive community projects that respond to the needs and aspirations of Arrochar, Succoth and Tarbet residents as part of the established Local Place Plan. The role will develop, seek funding and coordinate a diverse programme of initiatives, working collaboratively with local residents, volunteers, and delivery partners.

* £2000/month
* 18 months (with possible extension for a further 18 months)
* 80 hours/month

👉 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/iDegPlX

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Arrochar & Tarbet Community Development Trust (ATCDT) is recruiting a Development Officer to support the delivery of the Local Place Plan (LPP) and support the aims and objectives of the Trust.

16/05/2026

📢 Job Opportunity – Sleat Community Trust
Sleat Community Trust / Urras Coimhearsnachd Shlèite is recruiting a Community Development Officer to help deliver their vision for a resilient, thriving community.

You’ll work with staff, volunteers, and the board to develop new enterprise opportunities, manage community assets, and build strong partnerships.

£30,000 pro-rata
Armadale (flexible working available)
37.5 hours (part-time/job share considered)

They’re looking for someone with experience in community development, a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, and a real commitment to community-led change. Gaelic knowledge is a bonus.

👉 Find out more and apply: https://buff.ly/5cA8nVD

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Job Vacancy: Community Development Officer Sleat Community Trust is seeking a Community Development Officer to help build our asset base, develop diversified income streams and support community resilience. You’ll work alongside store managers, staff, volunteers and a committed board to realise ou...

11/05/2026

Worth a read! In the news this week: "Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them. ...Latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities. "

Read the full story here:

Our latest investigation has found the financial rewards of Scotland’s energy transition are being unevenly distributed. The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities.

30/04/2026

📢 Only 4 days to go! 📢

We’re recruiting a Community Partnerships Adviser (Natural Capital) to work in close partnership with Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust and the National Park Authority. This role will be working within communities to explore best practice in community benefits, governance, participation and shared decision-making in nature restoration and land use change.

Learn more and apply: https://buff.ly/hJqG8lW

Closing date: this Sunday 3 May at 17:00

28/04/2026

Great opportunity to join the Community Assets Team at Highlands and Islands Enterprise!

📢 We’re hiring!

Could you help communities explore options to buy the assets that matter to them?

This isn’t just any job. It’s helping people turn big ideas into action.

If you get energy from working with passionate people this could be a role for you.

It’ll bring variety. Real purpose. And the chance to see the difference you make, up close.

📍 Location: Highlands and Islands
💼 Salary: £37,989 (fixed term contract)
📅 Closing date: Sunday 10 May

Find out more and apply: https://ow.ly/kqbW50YOVR1

24/04/2026

What a wonderful evening we had at our Simon Fraser Memorial Lecture: The Next Five Years of Community Ownership, on Wednesday evening. Great attendance, fantastic speakers and wonderful performance! Thank you to all who came along.

20/04/2026

An article of interest in the Scotsman this past week, with a contribution by our director of policy, Dr Josh Doble.

'Growing anger in communities caught up in Oxygen Conservation's fast-paced natural capital expansion'

Excerpts from the piece:
"Oxygen Conservation, the Exeter-based land and natural capital firm, has in just a few years become one of the most prominent, and controversial, new landowners in Britain. It recently announced plans to expand into Europe, but to raise capital rather than acquire land abroad..."

"Community Land Scotland (CLS) accused the natural capital firm of “falling well short” of the expectations in Scottish Government’s Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement, a government policy that encourages community engagement and transparency. CLS’s director of policy, Dr Josh Doble, said the widespread concern about Oxygen Conservation’s management should be investigated."

Read more on our website, with links to the Scotsman article.
https://buff.ly/bfQVNds

17/04/2026

We have been developing and advocating for a wealth fund for several years, to ensure that communities across Scotland benefit properly from the exploitation of our natural resources.

Almost everyone agrees that the significant profits which renewable energy generation and transmission will create should benefit local people, and there is a huge opportunity to build a lasting legacy for all of Scotland’s communities.

The new CLES report suggests the time for talking is over and the time for urgent targeted action is now. We know that significant revenues and profits are being created, and we know that developers and government need to ensure Scotland’s communities and economy is benefitting into the future.

See more on our website:

Communities across Scotland could benefit by £500 million per year if politicians and the renewables industry begin preparing now for a Scottish Community Wealth Fund.