sparqs is a charity funded by the Scottish Funding Council to work with Scotland's university and college sectors. Our mission is to foster a culture of partnership between students and staff which enables the Scottish education sector to respond to challenges and realise its ambitions to provide the best possible experience for each and every student.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to deliver a range of activities including training, consultancy support and research and development projects. Some of our current projects include supporting the development of student partnership within a new tertiary quality enhancement framework, supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in learning and teaching, and supporting effective learner journeys. We would welcome applicants with experience (or similar) in these areas. The role involves regular travel throughout Scotland and may also involve occasional international travel.

You will have a commitment to supporting the role of students in delivering improvements to college and university life and a good range of key skills including excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops. Experience of working in a student engagement or similar role and knowledge of Student partnership in quality processes is desirable but not essential.

sparqs recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality, and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and with diverse kinds of life experiences.

Could you help guide one of the UK’s top Students’ Unions?

Strath Union – the Students’ Union at the University of Strathclyde – is looking for an External Trustee with finance expertise to join our Board.

Recently ranked 4th in the UK in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) and one of the top Students’ Unions in Scotland, Strath Union plays a vital role in supporting and representing more than 25,000 students.

We’re looking for someone with experience in finance, accountancy, audit or risk who would like to use their expertise to support a student-led charity and help guide our long-term financial sustainability.

As an External Trustee you’ll work alongside fellow trustees and the Senior Management Team to:

• Provide financial insight and oversight
• Support strong governance and strategic decision-making
• Help ensure the Union continues to thrive for future students

This is a voluntary role and a great opportunity to contribute your skills while making a meaningful impact on the student experience.

Meetings take place in Glasgow with hybrid options available.

If you’d like to support students and help shape the future of Strath Union, we’d love to hear from you.

We are delighted to announce that the Board of YouthLink Scotland is recruiting a new independent Chair to succeed Angela Leitch CBE, who stepped down in November 2025 after three years in post. Find out more and nominate a suitable candidate by 1st March.

At our AGM on 26th November 2025, Bill Stevenson was appointed as Interim Chairperson replacing Angela and we are thankful that he has taken on this extra responsibility on the board during this period of recruitment.

A sub-group of the Board has met to review the recruitment process for a new Chair, in line with our Memorandum and Articles of Association. We are now seeking your support to nominate an independent Chair. This person will be someone not currently employed within the youth work sector, but who brings the skills, experience and strategic fit needed to lead the organisation into its next chapter.

This is an important appointment for YouthLink Scotland and our members, as we continue our role as the national intermediary for youth work. We will also be seeking to co-opt one or two additional Board members during this period, and it is therefore vital that we attract people with a strong track record, high standing, an appropriate public profile, and a genuine commitment to our mission.

As a national charity this role is not remunerated, but expenses incurred in supporting the role will be covered.

Edinburgh Council and R2 members are coming together to recruit a co-ordinator for a new initiative, Team Around the Community (TAC), in north Edinburgh. Team Around the Community (TAC) aims to create a place-based, partnership approach to respond at the earliest stage of need and prevent escalation for children and their families. TAC works together with the council, health, justice and voluntary sector services, to notice and listen to what people need and respond collaboratively. This is built on trust in professional judgement and expertise, to empower families and build capacity. In north Edinburgh, TAC will initially focus on 3 primary schools and one early years centre in and around the Pilton area.

The role will involve working closely with the R2 network members and Council staff to develop this approach in north Edinburgh. We expect the co-ordinator to map support available to families in the described area and based on what is found develop a plan for implementation. The focus of this will, initially, be about bringing relevant practitioners together to support relational practice.

This role is funded by Edinburgh Council and will be hosted by MYDG (Muirhouse Youth Development Group) for one year initially.

Get in touch for more information:

Anita Aggarwal, R2, hello@R2northed.org.uk, 07523 267 690

Charlotte Bennett, Edinburgh Council, Charlotte.Bennett@edinburgh.gov.uk

SCOREscotland is Recruiting!

Are you an enthusiastic and experienced project leader who enjoys working with young people from diverse backgrounds? If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Youth Project Leader to support young people aged 14–18 living in SW Edinburgh. The successful candidate will help young people build the confidence, knowledge, and practical skills needed to engage in meaningful climate action that reflects their lived experiences and the needs of their communities. You will plan and deliver inclusive, youth-centred activities in safe and welcoming local spaces, creating opportunities for learning, discussion, and climate action. Please see attached job description for more details.

About the Organisation

SCOREscotland is a small but dynamic charity based in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. We work in partnership with local communities and organisations to address the causes and impacts of racism and to promote race equality.

Are you passionate about design and communications? Can you develop impactful, eye-catching graphic designs? Can you grow audiences across digital channels? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support our communications work across the charity.

You will:

• Plan, implement and evaluate communications campaigns to raise awareness of the impact of our work and funds to support it
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms with a focus on suitability for target audiences

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your design and communications skills to make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent writing skills and the ability to produce creative, impactful copy
• Experience creating content for a range of audiences, aligned to charity values and voice
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people – or a willingness to learn this

Are you passionate about design and communications? Can you develop impactful, eye-catching graphic designs? Can you grow audiences across digital channels? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support our communications work across the charity.

You will:

• Develop and deliver engaging and informative digital communications
• Oversee branding and design work to support resources and campaigns across the charity.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your design and communications skills to make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Experience of growing online communities on a range of platforms
• Strong experience in using creative tools including Adobe creative cloud, canva and Wordpress
• An understanding of LGBT identities and the key issues facing LGBTQ+ young people – or a willingness to learn this

About Us

Lambhill Stables is a community owned charity in the North of Glasgow providing recreational, educational, training and employment opportunities. Our aims are to develop and deliver programmes of community-based activities in support of our provisions, to engage in viable and socially inclusive activity and to do so in a sustainable way.

Job Purpose

• To assist with the delivery and development of youth work provision within the policies of Lambhill Stables.
• The primary responsibilities of a Youth Worker are to provide guidance and support to children and young people and to help them reach their full potential.
• By doing so your duties will include but are not limited to -
• Building trust and respect with the children and young people to help develop a lasting relationship with Lambhill Stables
• Understand the community you work within, including the barriers faced by those who live there.
• To be accountable and responsible for carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the post outlined in Lambhill Stables’ Equal Opportunities policy.
• To participate in regular performance reviews, undertake training courses appropriate to your role.
• To encourage youth led ideas and active participation in the delivery of sessions.
• To be aware of and implement Health and Safety; Child Protection and all organisational policies and procedures.
• Aid in the delivery of programs built for the purpose of NEET young people and aid in employability or further education opportunities.
• Youth Work is Face to Face, and we work closely with our community members to ensure we are a safe and healthy environment for those who come to us.

All applicants are subject to a PVG and Disclosure Scotland check.

Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.

We are looking for someone to support and develop the missional activity of Culloden & Ardersier Parish Church. You will have a passion for, and relevant experience of, outreach to the local community and working to grow children and youth ministry.

About Open Door Scotland

Open Door Scotland is a youth homelessness charity supporting young people aged 16–25 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Many of the young people we work with are care experienced, facing poor mental health, social isolation, or significant barriers to education, training, and employment. The needs of the young people we

support are often complex, requiring consistent, high quality, and risk-aware operational leadership.

We provide housing-related support across a range of settings, alongside practical, emotional, and developmental support that helps young people stabilize their lives and move towards independence.

While we are proud of our history, our focus is firmly on the future. Demand is increasing, complexity is rising, and we are ambitious about growing our impact. This role is a key part of ensuring we are operationally-strong, inspection ready, and able to expand responsibly.

Job Overview

This is a role for someone who wants genuine ownership. You will oversee people management, rotas, quality assurance, compliance, and operational performance, while working closely with the CEO on risk, improvement priorities, and service development.

The Service Manager holds day-to-day accountability for operational delivery, quality, staffing - working in partnership with the CEO on strategic and organisational risk. They will also deputise for the CEO when they are on leave.

This role requires someone who can work with a high degree of autonomy, make sound judgements under pressure, and establish strong operational grip quickly (with an agreed 30/60/90 day plan).

Why join us now?

A senior role with real autonomy– trusted to lead operations and make decisions

A moment of change – new leadership, renewed ambition, and scope to do things better

The chance to shape systems and culture – not just inherit them

Visibleimpact – your leadership directly affects the lives of vulnerable young people

A values-ledorganisation – focused on dignity, accountability, and quality