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.

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).

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We're also recruiting for a Grant Support Co-ordinator until June 2028. This is a part-time role at 21 hours per week. The salary is £37,205 per annum FTE (pro-rata). You can be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference to our communities.

The role of Grant Support Co-ordinator is to support the delivery of grant making programmes to the highest possible standard to ensure that all contractual obligations are adhered to and that Corra continues to be an exemplary and progressive grant-maker. You will work closely with colleagues across Corra, working within the Grants Team and reporting to the Programme Manager.

The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, has a high level of computer literacy and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially MS Excel and database programmes, is self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, can analyse and assess financial information and budget and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.

Corra Foundation’s vision is for a society in which people create positive change and enjoy fulfilling lives. At Corra we are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

We are now recruiting for two Grant Advisors, (one full-time position at 35 hours and one part-time position at 28 hours) until June 2028 with salary of £37,205 per annum FTE (pro-rata). You can be based in our Glasgow or Edinburgh office with hybrid working. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with relevant skills and experience to join a friendly, hardworking, passionate team keen to make a difference to our communities.

The roles of Grant Advisor is to play a key role in the delivery of grant making programmes across Corra and has the responsibility of delivering services to the highest possible standard. You will work closely with colleagues across Corra, working within the Grants Team and reporting to the Programme Manager.

The role will suit someone who is organised, can work collaboratively, a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, is self-motivated, has knowledge of Scotland’s third sector, can analyse and assess financial information and budget and is a team worker with a willingness to learn.

About the role

We are excited to recruit a Community Organiser for our Springburn Parent Power project, based in the Springburn area of Glasgow. This role offers a meaningful, paid professional development opportunity. The Brilliant Club will work in partnership with the University of Strathclyde and Connect to engage with parents in Springburn.

Connect is a Scottish parental engagement charity focused on building strong partnerships between families, schools and communities across Scotland to support children’s learning and wellbeing by providing information, advice and training. Connect will use its existing networks to support The Brilliant Club to foster relationships with local schools and engage parents and carers in these communities.

The University of Strathclyde was founded in 1796 as “a place of useful learning” for all, equality in access to higher education has always been at the heart of Strathclyde’s mission:‘As a socially progressive and inclusive institution, we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds, recognising the barriers that exist for many, and we support our students to successfully overcome these. We remain committed to widening access and offering high-quality support to our students to ensure their successes.’ Strathclyde 2030: Outstanding education & student experience.

In 2026, the university is a vibrant and diverse community of students and staff of all backgrounds, characteristics and lived experiences and the top Research Intensive university in Scotland for widening access. Strathclyde are committed to a socially progressive ethos and the consistent embedding of our values. The university will act as the anchor institution for the Parent Power chapter, providing meeting spaces and expertise in the form of university advice and guidance sessions for parents.

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver engaging social inclusion and skills development programmes that help individuals build confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships.

Role Summary

We are recruiting motivated and enthusiastic Support Workers to join our Recreation Programme, supporting young adults to take part in a wide range of community-based activities.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will actively take part in activities while providing person-centred support to help individuals engage, achieve and enjoy new experiences.

You will support our Recreation Programme groups, who take part in full-day outings and activities each week.

The focus of the programme is to:

• Build confidence and independence
• Encourage social interaction and friendships
• Support individuals to try new and exciting experiences

This role involves being active, engaged, and hands-on, supporting individuals in real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support service users to safely participate in a wide range of activities
• Encourage individuals to try new challenges and develop confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and peer support within the group
• Provide appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, positive and enjoyable group environment
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, carers and other professionals
• Respond calmly and effectively to changing situations throughout the day

Activities May Include

• Outdoor and adventure activities such as:
  • Kayaking
  • Rock climbing
  • Cycling
  • Zip lining
• Social and recreational outings
  • Visits to zoos, farms and animal parks
  • Science centres and museums
• Group-based activities in community settings
  • Arts and crafts
  • Tenpin bowling
  • Minigolf/footgolf

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with autism, learning disabilities, or communication needs
• Understands autistic spectrum conditions
• Is confident, enthusiastic, and proactive
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is patient, empathetic, and supportive
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and respectful
• Can think on their feet and respond to unexpected situations
• Enjoys being active and working outdoors or in varied environments

Physical Requirements

Due to the nature of the role, you should be:

• Physically active and able to participate in outdoor/adventure activities
• Comfortable demonstrating activities where required to support learning and engagement

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check
• A full driving licence is desirable
• Drivers may be asked to drive the organisation’s minibus (training will be provided)

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

Options in Life is a Fife-based charity supporting young adults with autism, learning disabilities, and additional support needs. We deliver a social inclusion and skills development programme through structured weekly activities, helping our service users build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections.

We are seeking a warm, motivated and reliable Support Worker to join our In-House Recreation Programme on a one-day-per-week basis.

The group meets weekly at our Cupar base (10:00am – 4:00pm). There may also be opportunities to work additional ad hoc hours, including evenings or other activity days.

This is a hands-on and rewarding role where you will actively participate in a wide range of activities while supporting young adults to engage, develop skills, and enjoy positive social experiences.

What You’ll Do

You will:

• Support and engage service users in a variety of structured activities, including:
  • Arts and crafts
  • IT sessions
  • Gardening
  • Cooking and baking
  • Light physical activities (e.g. yoga, Zumba, walking)
  • Group discussions and games
• Encourage individuals to try new activities and build confidence
• Promote teamwork, inclusion, and positive peer relationships
• Provide encouragement and appropriate support tailored to individual needs
• Help create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for all participants
• Communicate effectively with families, carers, and other professionals

At the heart of this role is helping individuals have fun, build friendships, and reach their potential.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, or communication needs
• Has a good understanding of autistic spectrum conditions
• Communicates clearly, respectfully and effectively
• Is patient, empathetic, and genuinely caring
• Is enthusiastic and able to take initiative
• Can respond calmly and confidently to unexpected situations
• Works well as part of a team while also showing leadership when needed
• Is reliable, non-judgemental, and committed to person-centred support

Additional Requirements

• This role is subject to an Enhanced PVG check

Our Commitment

Options in Life is committed to:

• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults
• Providing an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment
• Equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery

JOB PURPOSE

As Scotland’s leading conservation charity, the National Trust for Scotland cares for, shares and speaks up for Scotland’s heritage. Since 1931, we’re pioneered public access to and shared ownership of some of the most magnificent buildings, collections and landscapes in Scotland. We care for ancient houses, battlefields, castles, mills, gardens, coastlines, islands and mountain ranges, as well as the plants, animals and birds that live there.

To share these special places, we hold approximately 50,000 image assets to promote and explain the purpose of the Trust. We are conscious that we do not have a robust digital asset management system to store and manage access rights to these images. These include images of:

• People
• Places – castles, gardens and landscapes
• Conservation in action
• Wildlife and nature

Note: there is an existing database (Portfolio) which holds imagery of collections items (as undertaken in a previous digitisation project).

Currently, these assets are saved across a range of locations: SharePoint, locally on people’s own machines, Flickr, on external hard drives. There are significant risks to the Trust having no coherent storage system:

• Misuse of imagery (contravening IP/copyright information) because we have no way of securely tagging and storing contracts/permissions forms alongside imagery
• Loss of assets (many are currently stored on external hard drives)
• Difficulty of sharing imagery both internally and externally
• Storage costs from duplication of images across personal machines

This immediately affects Content/Marketing, Communications and Fundraising within Audiences & Support. We currently do not have the resource or expertise within the Directorate to initiate this project so are looking for an external expert to develop a plan for how to transition to a DAMs.

The purpose of this role is to assess our current position, auditing our assets and putting in place a robust plan for an intuitive, well-governed asset management system in line with the work already done by the Collections team. We would like to use Portolio, a system already in place in other areas across the Trust, but would like the successful applicant to assess the efficacy of Portfolio, and report on its benefits/issues/whether we can optimise it to work for us, or whether an alternative package should be considered so we can make an informed decision. This will ensure a consist approach to asset management is taken across the Trust.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Audit assets (video, imagery, illustrations) within the Directorate to gauge the scale of the requirements and clarify work required on copyright records.
• Assess the functionality of Portfolio for imagery, including a report on whether any development work is required to ensure it is suitable for the needs of the directorate.
• Build upon the work already done by the Collections Team to develop clear cataloguing standards for the DAMs to improve access and rights management and to ensure that a consistent approach is taken to asset management across the organisation
• Develop a plan for how to transition live imagery to Portfolio, and how to manage the transition of the image backlog.
• Design a plan for the implementation of workflows for good digital asset management including a review and disposal criteria policy and ongoing resource requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

Qualifications

Essential

• Strong track record in DAMs management and/or commercial digital image library management

Desirable

• Educated to a degree level in a relevant heritage or information technology subject

Experience

Essential

• Technically knowledgeable, technically experienced person
• Proven experience with Portfolio and other DAMs systems
• Thorough understanding of the cataloguing and meta data protocols for the retrieval and exploitation of digital assets
• Experience of planning and delivering a DAMs audit/approach project
• Ability to work independently
• Experienced and independent self-starter, with the knowledge and confidence to review existing systems
• Excellent knowledge of copyright and other legal compliance issues
• Experience of develop digital management workflows

Desirable

• Experience in a charity, heritage or cultural organisation.

Edinburgh Young Carers is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to co-ordinate our awareness-raising, training and support to schools and Higher Education (HE)/Further Education (FE) establishments across Edinburgh, with the aim to develop whole-school, sustainable approaches in the identification of, and support to, young carers.

The post-holder will support the delivery and development of the ‘We Care: Schools for Young Carers’ award to schools across Edinburgh, and nationwide, and will work in partnership with Capital Carers and Space to ensure consistent delivery of schools and HE/FE work across the four localities of the City.

The candidate will need to be experienced in working with children and young people in formal or informal education settings, with experience of project set-up, management and reporting and in developing and delivering presentations and running training events/workshops for young people and professionals.

Organisation Profile

EYC is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout Edinburgh. We are one of the largest and best established independent young carer organisations in Scotland. We have a strong commitment to the rights of children and young people.

Working at EYC and Staff Benefits

EYC is a passionate, fun, supportive place to work. We have a great team and take good care of our staff. Our benefits package includes: 27 days’ annual leave plus all public holidays, 6% matched pension, free healthcare through Benenden Health after 6 months’ probation, hybrid working, flexible hours, Cycle to Work scheme and extensive training opportunities. We are also a recognised Carer Positive employer.

JOB PURPOSE

The National Trust for Scotland is Scotland’s largest membership organisation and Scotland’s largest charity land manager. We manage many of Scotland’s most significant woodlands, from the extensive Caledonian pinewoods of Mar Lodge to rainforest hazelwood’s in the Hebrides and endemic Whitebeam woodlands on Arran.

As a founding member of both the Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest and Caledonian Pinewood Partnership and as a key delivery partners with the Scottish Government for landscape scale ecological restoration of native woodland in Scotland, we are recruiting a post to help drive this exciting work.

You will lead the Trusts outreach for native woodland restoration across Scotland, developing several large scale projects. You will build partnerships with private landowners, communities of place and communities of interest, including other eNGOs and conservation organisations. You will have the backing and support of our nature, fundraising, planning, community engagement, estates and media teams.

The focus of your work will be developing two Alliance for Scotland’s Rainforest landscape scale projects in West Lochalsh and on Arran and provide initial contact and support to pinewood managers who look after threatened remnants, to bring their sites into recovery.

We are looking for strong communication & diplomacy skills, which can be influential at a network scale. Someone who can build trust and influence in land management situations, across a diverse range of partners with different interests and objectives. Someone who can develop partnership project plans, acting as the bridge between our internal expertise, existing and new partners. In particular you will develop delivery project content to a “shovel ready” stage, so your fundraising colleagues can draft applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Making initial contact, maintaining and/or developing ongoing communication and liaison with external landowners, stakeholders and associated organisations.
• Understanding external landowner’s and communities’ values, objectives and constraints and communicating the Trusts, with a view to building trust, understanding and cooperation in relation to collaborative, nature positive land management.
• Develop collegiate partnership operations and memoranda of understanding with both internal and external stakeholder input and support.
• Liase with internal NTS expertise across multiple disciplines, to inform your delivery of external communications and advice to stakeholders.
• Develop collaborative landscape scale funding bids across multiple estates and landholdings, including both NTS land and externally owned land, in association with the Trusts fundraising team.
• Supporting applications for government grants including Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme, Agri Environment Climate Scheme, Nature Restoration Fund etc.
• Coordinate delivery of landscape scale nature restoration projects across multiple estates and landholdings, including both NTS land and externally owned land, including budget management.
• Procure and manage contracts associated with landscape scale nature restoration projects, monitor delivery of grant conditions and complete grant claims & reports.
• Organise partnership meetings and events to strengthen networks and collaboration within the partnership.
• Write reports for partners and funders showing progress against agreed objectives and funding obligations.