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A long-established Scottish charity East Park provides high-quality education, residential care, and transition support for children and young people with complex additional support needs, helping them achieve their full potential in learning, wellbeing, and life beyond East Park.
With over 150 years of heritage and a strong reputation for compassionate, child- and person-centred practice, East Park is independently regulated by Education Scotland and the Care Inspectorate, consistently demonstrating high standards of care, leadership, and impact.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring consistently high standards. Working in close partnership with the Board, you will drive the organisation’s strategic development and long-term sustainability.
This is a highly visible role that combines strategic clarity with strong operational oversight. Collaborating closely with trustees, staff, families, commissioners, regulators, donors, and partners, you will further strengthen East Park’s services, culture, reputation, and long-term impact.
Our new Chief Executive will be an ambitious, values-driven senior leader with a strong track record in delivering person-centred services. You will bring excellent communication skills and the ability to represent East Park effectively to a diverse range of stakeholders, acting as a visible and trusted ambassador.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a distinctive, mission-driven organisation with a proud history, a strong sense of purpose, and genuine scope to shape its future.
If you are motivated by impact and purpose-led leadership, this role offers real influence and meaning.
Top job! DYW Programme Director: Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £61,500
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 18th May 2026
Developing the Young Workforce, Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian are hiring!
Contract: 35 Hours per week, one year maternity cover contract to start August 2026.
'Young people are key to our future economic success so it is crucial we do as much as we can to prepare them for the world of work and open up job opportunities for all’
We are looking for a dynamic leader to support our employer-led team and programme of work to deliver impact for all involved.
If you would thrive in a role where:
- You are translating national policy into local action to have impact on the ground
- Partnership and collaboration sits at the heart of planning
- Change is constant and you can lead a team successfully through this
- Your team are making great things happen for young people in education
- Innovation is harnessed
- You are presenting and communicating with senior leaders in education and business
- Internal and external communication are critical
And some of the day-to-day expectations that comes with this...
- Leading the geographically dispersed team across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian
- Reporting on activities and progress to the Board and grant funders
- Managing a communications strategy
- Being part of a solution-focused community of partners, employers and educators
- Budget planning and management
If you are:
- Strategically, economically and politically aware
- Passionate about leading change so young people are Informed, Inspired and Hired
- Organised, a planner, creative and innovative problem solver
- A strong communicator, networker and influencer
We would love to hear from you!
The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’ so a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme will be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).
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Top job! National HR Policies Officer - College Employers Scotland
- Part time
- £43,601 pro-rata
- On site: Stirling
- Closing 15th May 2026
College Employers Scotland is the body through which the Scottish Government’s Policy of National Bargaining is delivered and implemented by the collective employers in the college sector, in partnership with trade unions.
The postholder will work as a key member of the Colleges Employers Scotland Team by providing HR advice, research guidance, and support to the Head of National Bargaining in pay, conditions of service, and primarily develop National HR policies for implementation across the college sector
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain a technical knowledge of the HR matters and employment issues applicable to the sector.
- Draft sector policies, identify and analyse appropriate robust statistical information and related sector HR data to support the Head of National Bargaining and wider team in the National Bargaining process.
- Provide advice, guidance and support to members and stakeholders on a range of HR policy issues related to National Bargaining.
- Provide advice to the Head of National Bargaining on a range of HR topics using effective communication methods. E.g. written briefings, meetings, and presentation.
- Create first draft reports and papers on HR policy issues that will inform and advise members, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain key relationships with members and trade unions to ensure that effective outcomes are achieved.
- Work with members and trade unions to develop and support the implementation of agreed policy actions relevant to National Bargaining.
- Gather and collate member feedback to help inform service development.
- Use confidential employment data to identify issues, to compile reports and to provide solutions to HR issues applicable to the sector
- Undertake research on specific HR topics/issues, using benchmarking with other comparable organisations, and produce briefings/reports based on key findings.
- Represent the organisation on agreed committees and working groups and, where required by the Head of National Bargaining, act as the secretariat/technical support.
- Create first draft sector HR policies in line with current employment law being mindful when these will require to be updated.
- Proactively support College Employers Scotland wider HR activities, such as Job Evaluation as required.
- Proactively share knowledge and intelligence with the Head of National Bargaining, other team members, sector contacts, across committees and within relevant networks.
- Undertake projects and other tasks as directed by the National Bargaining Leads.
NB: Colleges Scotland operates a Hybrid Working Policy and whilst this post is based in Stirling, the successful candidate would not necessarily need to be in the office on their days of work
Top job! National PBS Training Officer
- Full time
- £37,021 – £41,106
- Remote: Home-based with regular travel across the organisation
- Closing 17th May 2026
Here at the Richmond Fellowship Scotland, we believe everyone is unique, we recognise the value and worth of each person. We are committed to working together with people to ensure their lives are happy, fun and meaningful.
As the first voluntary sector organisation in Scotland to have a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support team, we're proud of our track record and the achievements we've made in supporting people to lead happy, fun lives in their communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning Positive Behaviour Support Team who provide person-centred and specialist behavioural interventions for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs.
A position has now become available for a National Positive Behaviour Support Training Officer to join our team. In this post you will be responsible for the development, review and delivery of our ‘Active Support’ and ‘Practice Leadership’ credit rated training programmes, accessed throughout the year by our operational staff teams across services.
This includes designing and delivering tutorials, workshops, reflective practice and mentoring opportunities for each candidate registered on the programmes of study. Throughout the year, you will hold a case load of candidates, with direct responsibility for managing all aspects of their training journey including submission, assessment, grading and verification of their coursework.
As well as a competitive salary, the organisation offers a range of exceptional benefits including access to HSF Health Care Plan, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement, as well as access to over 850 high street and online discounts.
Youth Workers
- Full time or Part time
- £26,000 – £29,000
- On site: Inverness and Abriachan or Moniack Mhor
- Closing 20th May 2026
Calman Trust, Abriachan Forest Trust and Moniack Mhor are working in partnership to deliver CashBack Hub X, an exciting new youth work initiative creating welcoming, youth led spaces where young people can relax, connect and explore new interests.
Regular sessions offer opportunities to meet others, share a meal and take part in a range of creative indoor and outdoor activities, including filmmaking, pottery, woodwork, cooking, outdoor adventure, creative writing activities (including writing songs, producing comic books) and other creative arts. Youth workers will build trusted relationships, supporting young people to try new activities, make positive choices and reduce isolation and boredom.
We’re looking for enthusiastic and creative individuals who have experience of working with young people to deliver inspiring sessions and provide one to one support that builds confidence, skills and aspiration in young people aged 15–25. This may include experience of working within the arts or a passion for the creative industries.
You’ll be a positive, approachable and confident individual who can build and sustain positive relationships with a broad range of people. You will be able to work independently as well as part of a team and have a genuine passion for supporting young people to overcome challenges and access positive opportunities. Flexibility to work evenings and a full driving licence with access to a car are essential. This post is subject to a PVG check.
Please see job description for further details.
Youth Work Team Leader
- Part time
- £31,000 – £33,000 pro-rata
- On site: Inverness (travelling to Abriachan and Moniack)
- Closing 20th May 2026
Calman Trust, Abriachan Forest Trust and Moniack Mhor are working in partnership to deliver CashBack Hub X, an exciting new youth work initiative creating welcoming, youth led spaces where young people can relax, connect and explore new interests.
Regular sessions offer opportunities to meet others, share a meal and take part in a range of creative indoor and outdoor activities, including filmmaking, pottery, woodwork, cooking, outdoor adventure and creative arts. Youth workers will build trusted relationships, supporting young people to try new activities, make positive choices and reduce isolation and boredom.
We are looking for an experienced Youth Work Team Leader to manage and coordinate this three-year project. The role includes leading and supporting staff, designing and delivering programmes, promoting the service, recruiting participants, monitoring outcomes and working with statutory and voluntary partners. An enthusiasm for youth-led community learning, strong communication and organisational skills, flexibility to work evenings, and a full driving licence with access to a car are essential. This post is subject to a PVG check.
Please see job description for further details.
About Scran Academy
Our Vision is a Scotland where every young person has access to their human right of an education that meets their needs, unlocks their aspirations, and enables a future with dignity.
We are on a mission to see every young person, regardless of background or barrier, realise their full potential in learning, work and life. Too many young people in our most challenged communities never realise their talents or aspirations due to the effects of social inequality and poverty. Scran Academy exists to change that.
We are a pioneering youth work catering charity, supporting young people facing barriers to success using the power of food, cooking and hospitality. We operate an innovative social enterprise model, utilising a busy food truck and two cafes in NHS sites across Edinburgh to support several relational education and employment programmes. Our approach is to use meaningful learning and work experiences in supportive real-life settings to empower young people to become leaders in their own lives..
About the Candidate
This is a role for people who are passionate about making transformative change in the lives of young people.
Scran Academy is in a phase of exciting growth. Our strategic priorities are to Scale Sustainably, develop Smarter Solutions and provide Support Sooner for young people in Edinburgh’s most challenged communities.
We are building towards an organisation that can support young people across every high school in Edinburgh, delivering reflexive, effective programmes that prevent crisis and create real opportunity.
We are looking for trustees who are energised by this ambition and ready to help lift Scran into its next phase. You will bring experience, perspective and strategic expertise, alongside a clear focus on the needs, potential and outcomes of the young people we support.
We are open to meeting prospective trustees with a broad range of experiences, but would be particularly interested in meeting people with experience in:
- Youth work and CLD delivery
- Charity law and governance, and financial oversight
- Strategic City of Edinburgh Council engagement
- Scaling a hospitality business
- Marketing, PR and communications
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Trustee at Scran Academy is to provide strategic oversight and sound judgement as the organisation grows in scale, reach and complexity.
Working with fellow trustees, office bearers and the leadership team, you will help ensure that Scran’s development remains focused, sustainable and aligned to its purpose.
This includes supporting the organisation to make robust decisions that enable expansion, strengthening its model and maintaining the quality and integrity of its work as it grows.
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Youth Development Worker
- Part time
- £25,500 – £26,837 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th May 2026
This role is critical to changing young people’s lives by supporting the delivery of Scran Academy’s Academy Programme, our structured, year-long alternative education provision for young people disengaged from mainstream schooling.
The programme takes an innovative blended approach, combining youth work, skills-building, accredited learning, and social enterprise work placements, supporting young people to re-engage with learning and progress to positive destinations.
About the Candidate
We are looking for an experienced and committed youth work or community education practitioner who is motivated by supporting young people to engage, learn and progress within a structured, year-long programme.
The successful candidate will be confident working with young people who may be ambivalent about education, attendance or authority, and comfortable working to routines, timetables and clear expectations. They will use youth work relationships to build trust, consistency and motivation, balancing warmth with appropriate challenge.
They will have a strong understanding of youth work principles, safeguarding and professional boundaries, and will work collaboratively as part of a strong, trusting team.
They will also share Scran Academy’s values, and be motivated by supporting young people to make positive change in their own lives.
Role Purpose
Working alongside the Academy Programme Lead, the Youth Development Worker will support the planning, preparation and delivery of the Academy Programme curriculum. The role combines group-based youth work, 121 developmental support and vocational learning, with a focus on engagement, progression, accreditation and positive outcomes for young people.
Scransitions Youth Development Worker
- Part time
- £26,237 – £28,090 pro-rata
- On site: Edinburgh
- Closing 28th May 2026
This role supports the delivery of Scran Academy’s Scransitions Employability Programme, a structured, multi-phase programme designed to support young people to progress towards work, education or training. Scransitions is uniquely youth-led – the programme is adaptable to the needs of each individual.
The postholder will be responsible for managing 121 relationships with a diverse range of inspiring young people, delivering personalised support across a structured, three-phase employability journey, including follow-on support post-programme. Working closely with the Scransitions Programme Lead, this role focuses on direct 121 support, helping young people to gain skills, confidence, and self-belief, and unlocking their aspirations toward a positive future.
About the Candidate
This role is suitable for an experienced youth work or CLD professional passionate about supporting young people to become leaders in their own lives.
We are looking for a skilled and compassionate youth work or employability practitioner with experience of intensive 121 support, who is confident working with young people facing multiple barriers to progression.
The successful candidate will be organised, resilient and relational, able to build trust and respect with young people, whilst prioritising a diversity of presenting needs. They will be confident working within clear programme phases, tracking progress and responding to risk, while maintaining strong professional boundaries.
They will also share Scran Academy’s values, and be motivated by supporting young people to make positive change in their own lives.
Role Purpose
The Scransitions Youth Development Worker will provide 121 employability-focused support to young people engaged in our employability programme. The role centres on building positive adult relationships with young people, supporting their personal development, addressing safeguarding concerns, promoting risk-reduction, and unlocking their aspirations for work and wider life.
Are you a technical problem-solver who believes that technology should serve people, not the other way around? We are looking for a Solutions Engineer who can help turn our tech ideas into real-world tools that make life easier for our mentors and young people – someone who understands that behind every piece of technology is a person it’s meant to help.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead on digital projects from start to finish – making sure the right people are involved, the steps are clear and everything stays on track to hit our goals.
- Use AI/LLM tools to rapidly prototype solutions. You’ll design user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure AI outputs are ethical, accurate and high-quality.
- Bridge the gap between technical and user-friendly. You’ll lead requirements gathering, conduct user research and collaborate with our Learning & Development team to ensure new tools are fit for purpose.
- Help look after our digital tools and guide us as we move our data and systems from Salesforce over to newer, more modern platforms.
- Manage AI-specific risks, including data privacy and ethical considerations, ensuring security auditing is integral in every project from day one.
About you
We are looking for a creative, resourceful professional who is passionate about youth development and technical excellence. You will:
- Translate complex business needs into actionable technical requirements
- Have the confidence to coordinate with people from all across the charity, helping different teams work together smoothly and ensuring our projects stay on schedule.
- Have strong IT skills with an interest in AI, automation and data mapping.
- Value user research, empathy and clear communication. You don’t just build a tool; you ensure people know how to use it.
- Be comfortable working independently or as part of a team on multiple simultaneous projects.
About us
MCR Pathways is an award-winning charity established in Glasgow in 2007. Our mentoring programme is now delivered in schools across the whole of Scotland as well as North East and South East England. We are committed to helping the country’s most vulnerable young people gain self-confidence, identify their skills and recognise and fulfil their potential.
Our mission: To connect every young person with a trusted adult mentor, someone who sparks confidence, fuels ambition, and walks beside them as they find their way.
Our vision: MCR Pathways will work until every young person has someone to help them find their way.
You will be joining a friendly and supportive team who love what they do and enjoy working with each other. MCR Pathways’ values are Respect, Communication, Trust and Growth and they inform everything we do.
Benefits include: 30 days annual leave in first year rising to 35 days from 2nd year of employment, 7% Employer Pension Contribution, 3 further days of annual leave between the December and January public holidays, additional day off for your birthday, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance – 4 x salary.