Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Regional Group are hiring!

Developing the Young Workforce are employer-led and it is our priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.

Do you want to be part of a team connecting employers with young people and working with partners to make this happen? Our DYW School Coordinator role may be just right for you.

If you would like your working day to include activities like:

• Planning and co-creating employability, enterprise and wider curriculum learning opportunities with employers, educators and partners.
• Identifying employer activities and events to support young people in school to prepare for the world of work.
• Networking with the business community.
• Making things happen for young people.

And some of the day-to-day expectations that come with this...

• Reporting on activities and progress.
• Keeping up to date with labour market changes.
• Collaborating and flying solo.
• Leading and being part of regular meetings.

If you are:

• Passionate about helping young people to be informed, inspired and hired.
• Organised, enjoy planning, creative and innovative.
• A great communicator, networker and influencer.
• A collaborator, strategic thinker and doer.

We would love to hear from you!

The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’; a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) membership is required (application to the scheme made by us upon conditional offer of the post).

Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Regional Group are hiring!

Part-time contract, 17.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,000 pro-rata

Developing the Young Workforce are employer-led and it is our priority to make it easier for employers to connect with young people in schools and colleges across Scotland. It’s a team effort to support young people to prepare for the world of work. Through DYW, employers can provide inspirational opportunities for young people to help them understand and develop the skills they need to succeed.

Do you want to be part of a team connecting employers with young people and helping to tell the stories that inspire the next generation? OurDigital Marketing and Business Support Executive role may be just right for you.

If you would like your working day to include activities like:

• Creating engaging social media content and campaigns.
• Designing graphics, marketing materials and digital communications.
• Managing website content and publishing stories that showcase impact.
• Supporting the delivery of events, projects and activities.
• Working with schools, employers and partners across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian.
• Using digital tools and technology to help connect people and opportunities.

And some of the day-to-day expectations that come with this...

• Planning and scheduling content across multiple platforms.
• Monitoring communications performance and reporting on engagement.
• Managing enquiries and supporting team administration.
• Maintaining databases and digital systems.
• Coordinating meetings, events and project activity.
• Collaborating with colleagues while also managing your own workload.

If you are:

• Creative, organised and enjoy bringing ideas to life.
• Passionate about helping young people to be informed, inspired and hired.
• A confident communicator with excellent written communication skills.
• Comfortable using social media, digital tools and technology.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• A team player who enjoys supporting others and making things happen.

We would love to hear from you!

The post will be based within the DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian team at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, supporting the delivery of objectives set through Scottish Government funding.