Advertised from 13 February 2026

Role

Project Manager – Transforming access to Higher Education for single parents in Scotland

Overview:

One Parent Families Scotland (OPFS) is the national charity for single parent families and this programme is about changing what is possible.

All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children.

Main duties:

Over three years (April 2026 – 30 June 2029), OPFS will lead a long-term, systems change initiative to transform how single parents access, experience and succeed in Higher Education in Scotland. Researching this issue with The Robertson Trust evidences structural barriers rooted in poverty, childcare gaps and inflexible institutional systems.

This initiative will drive change through policy advocacy; coalition-building and participatory redesign of Higher Education pathways, ensuring they reflect the realities of single parents’ lives. By tackling entrenched inequalities, the project seeks to open new opportunities for single parents, enabling them to move beyond immediate survival, aspire to new futures and fulfil their goals through meaningful access to education.

Equal opportunities and family friendly employment

OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors In People Gold status.

Role and key responsibilities

OPFS is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of this innovative programme. You will serve as the single point of contact for institutional partners and funders.

Application notes

Visit our website to apply

The closing date for applications is Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11.59pm.

Interviews will be held w/c 16th March 2026.

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