Advertised from 13 February 2026

Role

About Upmo

Upmo is an independent Scottish charity founded in 2006 that provides innovative, person-centred support and learning opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism. We champion creativity, inclusion, and independence, to support people to gain confidence, develop new skills, and connect with their communities.

Our services are built on strong values; they are Transformative, Community-led, Empowering, Brave and Confident. We strive to live our values in everything we do, and they will feature prominently in our recruitment for this role.

With services across Edinburgh, East Lothian, and Midlothian, we’re proud to be recognised for our creative, flexible approach, and our commitment to improving the lives of the people we exist to serves.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and engaged individual to be a vital part of our student journey. As our Enrolment Manager, you will interface with both external and internal stakeholders on a daily basis. You'll work closely with prospective students and their families or guardians, allied professionals, and our dedicated operational and support staff.

In this key role, you'll enrich and engage students, helping them navigate the exciting activities we offer at Upmo. If you're committed to supporting students and making their journey with us an engaging experience, we want to hear from you!

See the attached job description for the full details of this role. 

This role is subject to satisfactory membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme through Disclosure Scotland. 

If you would like to know more about Upmo, and the important work we do, please take a look at our website: https://www.upmo.org/. 

Benefits

• A rewarding role with a values-led organisation making a real difference
• Supportive, inclusive culture and a passionate, supportive leadership team
• 5% employer contribution to pension scheme with NOWPensions
• 37 days holiday per year, including Christmas break
• Long service leave of 1 extra day per year from 3 years’ service, up to 1 week
• 3 days annual volunteering leave
• Annual employment anniversary award
• Employee Assistance Programme – inclusive of shopping discounts!
• Edinburgh Leisure CAP gym membership
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working

Application notes

To apply, please complete our online application form which you can find here: Application Form - Enrolment Manager (Maternity Cover)  

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to contact our HR Manager, Craig Batstone at HR@upmo.org, or give us a call on 0131 608 3511. 

Closing date: Friday 27th February at 17:00 

Interviews: Week commencing 9th March (to be held in person at our offices in Leith) 

Upmo aims to ensure that no candidate is subject to unlawful discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race (including colour, nationality or ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part time status, age, religion or belief. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of autistic and learning-disabled adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to help maintain a safe and secure environment for all service users. 

We very much look forward to hearing from you.

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