Advertised from 1 July 2025

Role

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).

Application notes

How to Apply:

• Download the full Job Description below.
• Application by email to recruitment@edinburghchamber.co.uk with CV and Cover Letter by 12 NOON on Monday 14th July 2025. 
• Interviews will be held week commencing 21st July 2025.
• Anticipated start date 11th August, pending successful return of PVG and references

Please contact dyw@edinburghchamber.co.uk with any questions you may have about the role.

Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

Candidates who consider themselves to be disabled in terms of the Equality Act 2010, and who meet the essential minimum criteria for the post, will be guaranteed an interview. Please make us aware in the email application. We will also ensure that we consider and implement any reasonable adjustments a candidate may require to attend for interview or during the course of employment, should they be successful in securing a post.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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