Worker Organiser at Platform

Platform’s ‘North Sea Just Transition’ project works towards a managed phase-out of oil and gas extraction in the UK North Sea that protects the rights and livelihoods of the oil and gas workforce and impacted communities. 

This project seeks to envision, popularise and campaign to bring about a democratic, just, and sustainable energy system for communities currently reliant on the oil and gas industry. The UK’s offshore wind capacity is rapidly being developed and yet there is little focus on public and community ownership or benefit. If we are to avoid the mistakes of the past we must organise now for different models of ownership and control.

Platform’s new Worker Organiser will work with energy workers across the north east of Scotland to change this reality, situating the project within Platform’s broader work on just transition and public ownership.

This 12 month post will lead on worker outreach and organising with onshore and offshore energy workers. Working from our existing contact list, and making new contacts through online and in person outreach, you will be responsible for building links with energy workers and community members and planning interventions. 

Being based in the north east of Scotland will be a significant advantage, and we encourage applications from people based in for example Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands. However, this role would also work if you were able to travel there regularly.