We're growing and looking for talented people to join our team across Scotland and help create positive choices, chances and connections for young people.
Who we are
Working Rite is a Scottish employability charity supporting young people age 15 - 25 to build confidence, develop skills, gain meaningful experience and move towards employment, apprenticeships and further learning. We are currently operating across Aberdeen, East Ayrshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Relationships and mentoring sit at the heart of our approach. We work alongside young people, schools, employers and communities, providing practical opportunities and individual support that help young people take their next steps.
We're ambitious about what young people can achieve, and we're looking for people who share that ambition.
Why work with us?
We want Working Rite to be a place where people can do great work, develop professionally and have flexibility in how they balance work and life. We are proudly a Flex Mark Accredited organisation for our commitment to flexible working, and we’re a Living Wage employer.
Our employee offer includes:
• Flexible working by default
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
• Compassionate leave
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team building and social activities
• Access to Mintago employee benefits, including cycle-to-work, grocery salary sacrifice, pensions advice and electric vehicle leasing
• Additional paid Wellbeing days provided to support an employee's mental health and wellbeing.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for people who are positive, relationship-focused, ambitious for young people and excited about doing work that makes a difference.
Whether you're supporting young people in education, connecting them with opportunities in their community, or securing the funding and partnerships that make our work possible, you'll be contributing to the same goal: helping young people build a future that works for them.
Join a team that believes every young person deserves the chance to build confidence, develop skills and create a positive future. At Working Rite, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues, supportive employers and inspiring young people to make lasting change happen every day.
The role – Project Coordinator
Our Project Coordinators are at the heart of delivering the Change That Works programme, supporting young people through every stage of their journey from school to positive destinations. You will deliver our Choices in Schools programme and Qualifications Scotland accredited training, helping young people build confidence, develop employability skills and raise aspirations for the future. Working closely with employers, you will develop relationships and secure meaningful work placements and opportunities for young people, while providing one-to-one coaching and practical support to help them overcome barriers to progression. Alongside families and partner organisations, you will support young people to achieve sustainable outcomes in employment, education, training or volunteering and take confident steps towards a brighter future.
We are looking for two people to join our team as Project Coordinators:
Project Coordinator – West Region
Location: Glasgow. The postholder will have a designated Working Rite base for contractual and travel purposes while working flexibly across their region.
Project Coordinator – East Region
Location: Edinburgh. The postholder will have a designated Working Rite base for contractual and travel purposes while working flexibly across their region.
To apply and review the role profile, or to learn more about Working Rite, please visit: workingrite.co.uk/get-involved
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November