Do you enjoy working with people?

Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people?

We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join Fast Forward’s Going Forward Programme Team. This role will have a focus on formal and informal education settings.

Fast Forward is Scotland’s national youth work agency, focusing on supporting children & young people to make informed choices regarding, and take a harm reduction approach to, risk-taking behaviours, towards reducing the negative impacts of these on their lives and those of their families and wider community.

We promote health through programmes and resources developed by, with and for young people.

Our work is underpinned by the following values:

Integrity - Our work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research

Forward Thinking - We are brave and bold. We are creative in our approach to identifying and responding to risk taking behaviour.

Inclusive - We take a person centred approach. We are non-judgemental and respectful.

Collaborative - We coproduce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field

We are committed to delivering an inclusive service that creates opportunities for all, and do not tolerate discrimination. We welcome all people inclusive of ethnic background, disability, sex, religion or belief, gender identity or reassignment, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, veteran status, and the many other parts of a person’s identity.

This includes our staff team and Board members, which include individuals from communities with protected characteristics.

Going Forward Project Background The Going Forward Project works with partner organisations to deliver workshop sessions to young people in formal and informal education settings. Our sessions focus on core themes of health, wellbeing and risk-taking behaviours, particularly:  substance misuse (alcohol, drugs, tobacco, e-cigarettes/vaping)  sexual health and relationships  online safety  drink spiking  consent  self-esteem and resilience  gambling harms

If you are interested in having a discussion about this vacancy contact Allie Cherry-Byrnes, CEO, allie@fastforward.org.uk

Do you want to be part of creating a more just and sustainable world? Based in Inverness, Highland One World Global Learning Centre is a small educational charity that works with educators and young people from across the Highlands and Islands to promote Global Citizenship Education.

We are looking for a highly experienced individual to manage the financial and administrative functions necessary to support our work. You should have strong skills and experience in bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting, as well as in supporting the smooth running of a small office. You will be well-organised, detail orientated, and enjoy being part of a small, creative, and passionate team.

You can learn more about Highland One World by visiting our website.

The Loaningdale School Company supports young people (up to 25 years), especially those in need, living in the Clydesdale area of South Lanarkshire. It provides grants to individuals and organisations from a fund set up in the 1990s following the closing of Loaningdale School. You can find out more about us by visiting our website loaningdale.org.uk

We are seeking someone to help us advance our mission to support young people to achieve their ambitions. The Development Officer will work with the Loaningdale Board to promote the work of the trust among young people and the wider community and to cultivate relationships with community groups, schools and other partner organisations.

For full information about the role, please refer to the job description below.

Core Purpose of the Role

To facilitate and support the effective delivery of the Young Enterprise (YE) Scotland and Bridge 2 Business Programmes (B2B) in Scotland to the expected standards, matching the Business Plan Objectives. To support the Managers to continually enhance Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning and teaching for young people across the Young Enterprise portfolio of resources.

To develop, nurture and maintain relationships with key college contacts to create a strong presence within the college.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate Enterprise Programmes and courses in a variety of appropriate educational & institutional settings including primary, secondary and further education settings.

• Foster an Entrepreneurial mindset to inspire students, and to participate in Enterprise and Entrepreneurial learning activities.

• Develop communication and relationship channels with agencies, partners and key stakeholders in order to offer YE Scotland and B2B Programmes in all educational settings including schools, colleges & the local community. Working collaboratively with these key partners to aid creative deliveries and enterprise activities.

• Proactively participate in all suitable marketing, promotions, publicity, and PR for all Programmes.

• Attend meetings and events as required, ensuring that the exchange of ideas, resources and best practice is updated and maintained.

• Liaise with Educators and all internal and external stakeholders to encourage, develop and co-ordinate suitable Enterprise activity and challenges within the educational arena.

• Identify expansion opportunities within schools and colleges in all geographical areas for all YE Scotland and B2B Enterprise Programmes, representing the organisation to the highest business standards

• Any other similar and appropriate work as agreed with Further Education and Entrepreneurship Manager to benefit YE Scotland.

• Complete and update statistical and administrative information timeously and in accordance with YE Scotland’s’, partner and funding requirements.

• Market and promote YE Scotland by identifying valuable case studies to raise the profile of the charity and attendance at appropriate external events to represent and promote the organisation.

• Stay up to date with sector trends and emerging themes and priorities

• Participate in regular appraisal and reporting with Line Manager, ensuring own continuous professional development is regularly reviewed and updated