Aberdeen City Council

Do you any suggestions for sites in Aberdeen you think would be ideal for development? Call for Sites is an opportunity for community groups, developers, landowners and agents to put forward ideas on a variety of land uses that would benefit our communities. To take part visit https://orlo.uk/b9fkA before 20 October

🤝 Need Help Navigating Funding Grants? We’ve Got Your Back! 💼 Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, our External funding Team within Aberdeen City Council is here to help you unlock funding opportunities and grow with confidence. 🔍 What we offer: ✅ 1-to-1 support to identify relevant grants ✅ Guidance on eligibility and application processes ✅ Help accessing local, national & UK-wide funding ✅ Monthly newsletter with the latest opportunities 📈 From start-ups to established organisations, we’re here to support businesses and third-sector groups across Aberdeen. 📩 Get in touch or learn more: 👉 https://orlo.uk/xZ4Bf Let’s turn your ideas into impact — with the right funding behind you! 💡

This is an exciting opportunity at Aberdeen City Council with Fleet Services. We are currently recruiting for a permanent, full time HGV Mechanic. We have a large variety of Hydrogen, Electric and diesel vehicles in our Fleet. come join our team of expert mechanics and follow Aberdeen city councils journey no Net Zero. The post holder is expected to demonstrate experience of: • Completing inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment to required standards. • Carry out duties in compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures. • Operate Council equipment to the required standard and report any defects to their supervisor. • Complete Digital paperwork as required. The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: • City and Guilds Heavy vehicle service and maintenance (9302) or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering • Full UK Driving Licence • Preferably Hold a Category C (HGV) Licence and relevant CPC or to be obtained. For more information and to apply please visit the link below: https://orlo.uk/6bD0Q

Do you any suggestions for sites in Aberdeen you think would be ideal for development? Call for Sites is an opportunity for community groups, developers, landowners and agents to put forward ideas on a variety of land uses that would benefit our communities. To take part visit https://orlo.uk/VEtQH before 20 October

This is an exciting opportunity at Aberdeen City Council with Fleet Services. We are currently recruiting for a permanent, full time Ground/Plant Mechanic. We have a large variety of Hydrogen, Electric and diesel vehicles in our Fleet. Come join our team of expert mechanics and follow Aberdeen city councils journey to Net Zero. The post holder is expected to demonstrate experience of: • Completing inspections, servicing, repairs and maintenance of vehicles, plant, and equipment to required standards • Carry out duties in compliance with health and safety regulations and procedures • Ability to work on own initiative • Ability to communicate effectively with customers The post holder needs to hold as a minimum: • City and Guilds, SVQ construction – Plant Maintenance or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering • Full UK Driving Licence For more information and to apply please visit the link below: https://orlo.uk/sLFM5

🎉 Aberdeen City Council Catalyst funding is OPEN Grants of £5,000 to £15,000 are available now to power creative and cultural activity across Aberdeen. Open to not for profits community groups and festival or event organisers to deliver ambitious high quality projects that benefit residents strengthen the local creative economy and champion diversity and collaboration 🙌 What we can fund: 🆕 Ambitious one off non profit cultural projects in Aberdeen 🧪 Testing new activity including within recurring events 🎭 Retaining and supporting Aberdeen based artists producers promoters and creative partners 🤝 Piloting new projects and collaborations 🧩 Activities reflecting Aberdeen’s cultural diversity including work by with or for people with protected characteristics and those in the most disadvantaged areas 🗓 Deadline Thursday 6 November 2025 at 12 noon 🔗 Apply and access guidelines and the application form 👉 https://orlo.uk/1JpCQ 📧 Questions creativefunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk #Aberdeen #Catalyst #ArtsFunding #Culture #Creativity #Community #Inclusion #Collaboration #FundingOpportunity #Scotland

Empower Aberdeen – part of Challenge Poverty Week 2025 (6-12 Oct) 📆 Wednesday 8 October ⏰10am-2pm 📍 Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1QS Admission: Free Scarf is hosting Empower Aberdeen, a free community drop-in event bringing together 60 local charities, services and support organisations under one roof. It is a chance for residents to discover help available across the city, and for organisations to connect and strengthen the support network that improves lives in Aberdeen. Join us in standing together against poverty. 🔗 https://orlo.uk/iJdKy 🔗Details of #CPWABZ25 events: https://orlo.uk/VIed1 #ChallegePovertyWeek #CPA2025 #FairerAberdeen #AberdeenAgainstPoverty #ScarfScotland Scarf The Poverty Alliance Community Planning Aberdeen Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Aberdeen Foyer

🚀 External Funding Newsletter 📧 Have you subscribed to our External Funding Newsletter yet? Don't miss out on comprehensive updates about funding opportunities across Aberdeen! 💡 Our carefully curated newsletter provides valuable information on: • Current grant programmes • Upcoming workshops and events • Critical application deadlines • Emerging funding initiatives • Success stories from funded projects • Expert application guidance Our experienced team carefully selects the most relevant funding opportunities to support your organisational objectives. 📧 If you're interested in funding opportunities for your organisation or project, send us an email to ExternalFunding@aberdeencity.gov.uk 🔗 Subscribe today: https://orlo.uk/Ltbap #ExternalFunding #Aberdeen #CommunityGrants #Funding #BusinessSupport

Jobs Fair – Challenge Poverty Week 2025 📆 Tuesday 7 October I ⏰10am-3pm 📍 Aberdeen Foyer, Marywell Centre, AB11 6JF As part of Challenge Poverty Week (6-12 October), Aberdeen City Council’s Anti-Poverty & Inequality Committee and Community Planning Aberdeen’s Anti-Poverty Group are encouraging residents, businesses and organisations to stand together against poverty. In partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), Aberdeen Foyer will host a free Jobs Fair to help connect people with employment opportunities, training providers and support services. This event is especially aimed at supporting those furthest from the job market. 🔗Learn more: https://orlo.uk/ijPI9 🔗For details of CPW events in Aberdeen: https://orlo.uk/GSoTd #CPWABZ25 #ChallegePovertyWeek #CPA2025 #AberdeenCityCouncil #FairerAberdeen #SocialImpact #InclusiveEmployment The Poverty Alliance Community Planning Aberdeen Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Aberdeen Foyer