We are looking for a dynamic and experienced manager who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of LGBTQ+ young people and is committed to doing that through this strategic role.

As Capacity Building Manager, you will have an important role in developing the LGBT Charter as an invaluable inclusion programme supporting young people across Scotland, ensuring that the places where LGBTQ+ young people work, access services and learn are inclusive and welcoming. You will be responsible for a team who develop and deliver the Charter Programme and it’s aligned training packages whilst having a strategic goal of building partnerships and networks across Scotland.

This is an exciting role as we look to grow the LGBT Charter programme over the next 5 years; supporting young people to access inclusive education, services and workplaces.

We are looking for an individual who fits with the values of LGBT Youth Scotland, building strong relationships and partnerships both internally and externally, developing the LGBT Charter which is integral to our mission and vision. You will have strong organisational and communication skills as well as knowledge and experience in delivering and growing a commercial inclusion programme.

Your employment will be confirmed after successful interview and any necessary checks including a basic disclosure, references, and your right to work in the UK. The Charity will complete these checks with you

If you feel you have the relevant experience and can meet the essential criterial in the job role, we would love to hear from you. We always welcome applications that clearly demonstrate the skills and criteria we need, whether that be in a professional or volunteer capacity.

We also appreciate that the best person for the job might not have all the essential and desirable criteria, so if you are unsure whether your skills and experience fit the specification, please contact michelle.mccartney@lgbtyouth.org.uk for an informal conversation prior to applying.

Are you passionate about youth work and community development? Can you develop creative workshops for youth groups? Can you provide goal orientated support for young people? If so, we want to hear from you.

Join our vibrant team of staff and volunteers delivering high quality youth work services supporting LGBTQ+ young people right across Scotland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to support the delivery of our Youth Groups, 1:1 asset-based coaching, and community development across Glasgow.

Your role will be to:

• To deliver direct youth work to LGBTQ+ young people through weekly youth group programmes and individual one to one support
• To support the West youth work team with events, projects, and community development activities.
• To work in partnership with key local stakeholders and to be responsible for the development of our work with LGBTQ+ young people, groups and networks in the West

This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of youth work and make a lasting, and sometimes lifesaving, impact for LGBTQ+ young people.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A strong foundation in youthwork or CLD.
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• An understanding of LGBTQ+ identities and the key issues they may face.

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people? Do you want a flexible, varied and meaningful job in a supportive team? Do you value great employee benefits such as generous holidays and an annual training budget? Apply to join us!

Bridges Project is a leading youth work charity that helps young people aged 12-25 in East Lothian and Midlothian overcome challenges and adapt to adulthood. Since 1984, we have helped young people develop their life skills, improve their educational attainment and move into employment or further education. Join our team at this exciting time of expansion as we celebrate 40 years of empowering young people!

We have a vacancy for Young Ambassadors Coordinator to be responsible for overseeing and supervising Bridges Project’s Young Ambassador Youth Participation programme.

The successful candidate will:

• Ensure young people feel safe and supported to take part in activities that aim to put them at the centre of power, voice and agency
• Formalise a youth participation programme of youth-led strategy, influencing and campaigning activities
• Design, develop and run a programme which empowers the group to have greater control over the decisions that shape their lives

This is a new and exciting position in which the successful candidate will take pride in empowering the Young Ambassadors to achieve wider impact for young people and make systematic and structural changes.

It is essential that candidates have a full, clean driving licence and constant use of a car. Membership of the PVG scheme will be an essential requirement of the post. A contributory company pension scheme is offered with a 10% employer contribution.

Special conditions:

• The contract will run until 30th of September 2026 (fixed term contract). Extension of the contract will be dependent on continuation funding.
• The post can involve regular evening working.
• Post holders must be able to travel across Midlothian.
• MYPAS will contribute 6% to the company pension scheme
• Access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme with online high street discounts
• The job will be initially on a 3 month probation period. This may be extended.

Role

Responsible for the development of health and wellbeing initiatives within the MYPAS LGBT+ service. This will include delivering:

• Accessible health and wellbeing focused group programmes with LGBT+ young people living or accommodated in Midlothian. The programmes will be young person led and aim to reduce social isolation, improve mental health, increase confidence, resilience and self-esteem
• A platform for LGBT+ young people in Midlothian, through a social action participation group, to be involved in and create local events and initiatives to promote inclusion within the wider LGBT+ community and the wider communities of Midlothian. Initiatives will include engagement with decision makers.

We are looking for someone who has experience of supporting and working with young people in a non-judgmental and empathetic way. A good knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting LGBT+ young people is essential.

There is no specific qualification required; however, the post holder will be expected to be educated to degree level. This should be in a relevant field such as Health, Community Education, Social Work or Education, but significant equivalent experience will also be considered. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary service and work effectively with other agencies in partnership settings. This post may require regular evening working.