- Advertised from 20th April 2026
Role
Working Rite seeks to stop the cycle of deprivation and poverty that occur in so many communities across Scotland. We do this through our award-winning, youth employability programme, which sees practical work skills coupled with personal development, strengthened through a mentored work placement with a small, local business of the young person’s choice. Our flexible, person-centred programmes of training, support and work placements put the young people at the heart of their future, helping those 15 – 25 years old who are furthest from the job market, to gain confidence, real skills and a foothold on the employability ladder. We have been operating as a charity since 2011 and in that time have supported over 3,500 young people into a positive destination. We currently operate programmes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Ayrshire.
All this means it is a very exciting time to be joining Working Rite.
Project Coordinator Edinburgh (£29,500)
This exciting role delivering community-based schools model Choices model will support pupils S4 and beyond who are not engaging at school to look towards a positive future on leaving school. Using Working Rite’s 3 phase model approach (Choices, Chances and Connections) our Project Coordinators prepare young people for work and for adult life, match young people to work placements with local businesses and support them in their placements while they learn new skills and gain confidence. We also provide a mentor to support young people who progress into work. It’s a simple model that works with large numbers of young people who complete the Working Rite programme progressing to full time jobs or apprenticeships.
We require a Project Coordinator who can:
- Self-start and work on own initiative
- Work as part of a high functioning team
- Engage and motivate disengaged young people in groups and 1:1
- Build strong relationships with schools, families and other stakeholders
- Work to targets
- Offer new and creative ideas
- Deliver accredited and certificated learning opportunities
- Support young people with challenges and barriers to progression
You will be confident, have excellent communication skills and be well organised with experience in the delivery of similar programmes. Above all, you must be enthusiastic and want to support young people.
(This role is suitable for hybrid working in the Edinburgh area. We offer Flexible Working by default.)
Application notes
To apply for this position please forward a CV and covering letter of no more than 500 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria of the post to recruit@workingrite.co.uk
An equal opportunities survey will be sent to you on submission.
For an informal chat about this post, please contact Craig Montgomery Operations Manager, on 07741904122
Closing Date: 12.00 noon, Monday 4th May 2026
Working Rite offers Flexible Working by default, and are an accredited Flexible Workplace through Flexibility Works’ accreditation programme - flexibilityworks.org/flexible-workplace-accreditation. We know that Flexible working looks different for everyone, so we encourage conversations about what Flexibility looks like for you.
For further information about Working Rite, you can visit our website - workingrite.co.uk.
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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
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Your role will be to drive forward the strategic direction of the Board of Trustees.
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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.
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