Advertised from 10 April 2026

Role

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland’s careers & skills system. We 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 Programme Delivery Manager role may be just right for you.

If you would like your working day to include activities like:

• Networking with the business community in our region to deliver the ambitions of DYW
• Leading a team to co-create employability, enterprise and wider curriculum learning opportunities with employers, educators and partners
• Working in partnership to make things happen for young people
• Project Managing activities

And some of the day to day expectations that come with this…

• Relationship and account management with existing and new employers
• Managing people, monitoring performance and reporting
• Keeping up to date with labour market changes
• Collaborating and flying solo
• Overcoming challenges

If you are:

• A leader with a track record of supporting teams to achieve
• An experienced Project Manager
• Organised, creative and innovative
• A great communicator, networker and influencer, both in-person and through online social media platforms.
• A collaborator, strategic thinker and doer

If you are keen to get involved to influence education and help shape the future workforce Scotland needs, we’d love to hear from you.

You will be based in central Edinburgh with travel throughout our region. 

The role is classed as ‘Regulated Work’: a Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) membership is required (application to the scheme may be made by us upon conditional offer of the post).

Application notes

Download the full Job Description below.

Application by email to recruitment@edinburghchamber.co.uk with CV and Cover Letter by 12 noon, Monday 27th April 2026. 

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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