 Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Regional Group are hiring!
Digital Marketing and Business Support Executive Part-time contract, 17.5 hours per week Salary: £27,000 pro-rata 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 helping to tell the stories that inspire the next generation? Our Digital Marketing and Business Support Executive role may be just right for you. If you would like your working day to include activities like:
The post will be based within the DYW Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian team at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, supporting the delivery of objectives set through Scottish Government funding. How to Apply:
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.  Developing the Young Workforce Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian Regional Group are hiring!
DYW School Coordinator Full time contract, 35 Hours per week Salary: £33,966 per annum 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:
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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). How to Apply:
Please contact [email protected] 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.
DYW brings together employers, education and partners across Scotland to help young people develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to make informed choices about their futures and to succeed in the world of work. Data from the DYW Employers Forum for the previous year shows across Scotland’s 20 DYW Regional Groups, DYW has worked with over 6,500 employers, delivering over 16,000 employer‑led activities, which have seen more than 450,000 attendances by young people – creating meaningful, structured opportunities to engage with the world of work. The voluntary nature of that employer engagement alone represented an economic value of over £20 million in the last year.
Evidence from delivery DYW’s experience on the ground consistently shows that structured, work‑based activity helps reduce barriers for both young people and employers. Evidence from national and regional programmes demonstrates that opportunities such as work tasters, mentoring, and employer‑led projects increase young people’s understanding of the workplace, build confidence and develop practical and transferable skills. One example is DYW’s CITB‑funded Construction Work Tasters programme, delivered over three years across Scotland. Through short, structured experiences designed to be manageable for employers and meaningful for young people, the programme supported nearly 3,000 young people to gain first‑hand insight into careers in construction. Evaluation data shows that participants reported improved awareness of the sector, increased confidence and a better understanding of the skills required for work, regardless of whether they had previously considered construction as a career option. This approach also benefits employers by reducing the perceived risk of engagement, allowing them to introduce young people to their workplace in a supported and proportionate way, and helping to build future talent pipelines. Sandy Begbie CBE, Chair of the DYW Employers Forum and Chief Executive of Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE), said: “Employers across Scotland are committed to playing an active role in supporting young people into work. Through Developing the Young Workforce, employers are already working with schools and partners to provide meaningful, practical experiences that help young people build confidence, develop skills and make informed decisions about their future. What matters most is continuing to focus on what works – supporting both young people and employers to engage in ways that are sustainable and effective.” Employer commitment across Scotland Employers across Scotland continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting young people, even in a challenging labour market. Through DYW, employers of all sizes and sectors are contributing time, expertise and opportunities – from careers talks and mentoring through to work‑based learning, apprenticeships and entry‑level roles. This collective effort reflects a shared understanding that early, positive exposure to the world of work is essential in helping young people navigate key transition points, particularly from education into employment, training or further learning. Scotland is well placed to build on what works Scotland has established a strong infrastructure for employer engagement in education through Developing the Young Workforce. With regional groups embedded in local labour markets and connected nationally, DYW is able to respond to local needs while contributing to shared national priorities. DYW believes the challenge now is to protect, strengthen and scale approaches that are proven to work – ensuring young people continue to access meaningful opportunities, and employers continue to be supported to engage in ways that are effective and sustainable. As conversations continue at a national level about youth employment, DYW will remain focused on sharing evidence from practice, supporting employers to play their part, and working collaboratively with partners to help young people develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Ends
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is a vital part of Scotland’s careers and 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 Director (Maternity Cover) role may be just right for you. If you would thrive in a role where: - You are translating national policy into local action to have impact on the ground - Partnership and collaboration sits at the heart of planning - Change is constant and you can lead a team successfully through this - Your team are making great things happen for young people in education - Innovation is harnessed - You are presenting and communicating with senior leaders in education and business - Internal and external communication are critical And some of the day to day expectations that come with this: - Leading the geographically dispersed team across Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian - Reporting on activities and progress to the Board and grant funders - Managing a communications strategy - Being part of a solution-focused community of partners, employers and educators - Budget planning and management If you are: - Strategically, economically and politically aware - Passionate about leading change so young people are Informed, Inspired and Hired - Organised, a planner, creative and innovative problem solver - A strong communicator, networker and influencer 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). How to Apply Please download the full job description below for complete details of the role, responsibilities and person specification. Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a CV and cover letter by 12 noon on Monday 18 May 2026. The anticipated start date for this role will be Monday 3rd August, with first stage interviews planned to take place w/c 1stJune 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.
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). How to Apply Please download the full job description below for complete details of the role, responsibilities and person specification. Applications should be submitted by email to [email protected] with a CV and cover letter by 12 noon on Monday 27 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. Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is delighted to announce the launch of Cyber Professionals in the Classroom, a refreshed and fully updated resource designed to strengthen the connection between Scotland’s cybersecurity professions and schools across Scotland. This new resource builds on and replaces the original Cyber Skills Resource Catalogue, first created by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and Digital Skills Education in 2020. The cyber sector has transformed dramatically in recent years. New programmes, teaching tools, and industry led initiatives have emerged at pace, and the original catalogue could no longer reflect the breadth of opportunities now available. Employers and teachers needed a clearer, more current, and more accessible guide—and this project set out to deliver exactly that.   Highland schools are taking significant steps toward strengthening digital skills and cyber security education, thanks to a regional initiative led by Darren Brown, Faculty Principal Teacher of IT at Inverness High School. Supported by DYW Inverness & Central Highland and Ginger Cat Cyber Security, Darren recently hosted an online information event designed to introduce schools to the CyberFirst Schools programme and demonstrate how accessible cyber education can be for every secondary school in the region.
Held on Monday 8th September, the virtual session brought together IT and digital staff from across Inverness and the Central Highlands. The event also featured insights from Colin Topping, founder of Ginger Cat Cyber Security and a CyberFirst Ambassador employer, who highlighted the growing demand for cyber‑skilled young people across Scotland. .  Achieving Bronze Accreditation and Progressing Toward Silver
Trinity Academy continues to strengthen its commitment to digital skills, industry engagement, and meaningful career pathways. The school’s achievement of Bronze CyberFirst School accreditation reflects a growing culture of cyber awareness and opportunity. As the school now works toward Silver accreditation, activities like the S2 Girls Cyber Skills session with the Hearts Innovation Centre and the Women in Cyber full day learning event delivered by the Scottish Government, in partnership with Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) are playing a vital role in deepening learner engagement and industry partnership.  Six S3 girls from Castlemilk High School took part in the See It Be It: Women and Girls in Cyber Conference at RBS Gogarburn in November 2025, gaining direct insight into Scotland’s cyber security sector and the women shaping its future. Their participation demonstrates how meaningful employer engagement can strengthen Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) outcomes, raise aspirations, and challenge gender imbalance in the cyber security sector.
Overview The conference, delivered by the Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland, brought together more than 200 pupils, teachers, and cyber professionals for a full day of panels, workshops, and hands‑on challenges. The six S3 girls attended with the school’s DYW co‑ordinator and Computing Science teacher, building on their earlier involvement in a cyber event that inspired them to launch a girls‑only coding club.
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