Orkney Senior Repowering Officer OSRO

Community Energy Scotland is recruiting for an Orkney Senior Repowering Officer. We are looking to recruit an energetic, well-organised and self-motivated individual to provide technical, community development and project management support to community organisations in Orkney seeking to secure ownership, shared ownership or long-term benefit from renewable energy developments undergoing repowering. Training as required, personal development opportunities, and support will be provided by Community Energy Scotland.

The Senior Repowering Officer will provide technical, community development and project management support to community organisations seeking to secure ownership, shared ownership or long-term benefit from renewable energy developments undergoing repowering.
Working closely with community partners, developers, public bodies and specialist advisers, the postholder will help communities identify opportunities, assess viability, build partnerships and develop plans to acquire stakes in renewable energy projects. The role will focus particularly on supporting communities to explore potential new opportunities and maximise existing assets within Orkney.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 7 October 2026.