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Youth Work Jobs and Opportunities

Be a part of something incredible by working in Scotland’s youth work sector. We list and promote job opportunities from across the sector, ranging from volunteering opportunities, support worker positions through to senior management and trustee positions. Looking for an ideal candidate to join your team? Submit your vacancy to us and we’ll do the rest.

As the collective voice of the youth work sector, we primarily share jobs aimed at youth workers, managers, senior appointments and job opportunities in the wider CLD and third sector in Scotland.

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Once we’ve received your vacancy submission, we’ll upload it to our website, promote it through our social media channels and include in our Youth Work Briefing, which goes out to around 1,000 subscribers every second Tuesday – sign up to our Youth Work Briefing.

Senior Youth Development Officer
Are you passionate about empowering young people and leading meaningful change in communities? Dumfries and Galloway Council’s award-winning Youth Work Service is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to help shape opportunities for young people across the region and lead some of our most innovative participation and engagement programmes.
  • Organisation:  Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • Job title:  Senior Youth Development Officer
  • Location:  Dumfries or Wigtown
  • Closing date:  25 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £49,293 to £53,124
  • Contract:  Full-time (36 hours per week). Permanent
Graphic Designer and Brand Lead
Young Scot is looking for a creative and versatile Graphic Designer and Brand Lead to join their team and bring design, visual storytelling and creative production expertise.
  • Organisation:  Young Scot
  • Job title:  Graphic Designer and Brand Lead
  • Location:  Hybrid working remotely and in office (Edinburgh)
  • Closing date:  30 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £30,323 (pro-rata)
  • Contract:  3-4 days (depending on the candidate)
Team Leader - Youth Work and Development
Perth Autism Support is looking for a highly motivated, empathetic Team Leader – Youth Work, to lead on the operational delivery of their Engage project within their wider Young Adult Services.
  • Organisation:  Perth Autism Support
  • Job title:  Team Leader - Youth Work and Development
  • Closing date:  4 September, 2026
  • Salary:  £27,000
  • Contract:  Full-time
Senior Relationship Manager
At The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), help young people build confidence, develop new skills and realise their potential. They're looking for an experienced fundraiser to help secure the support needed to expand our impact across Scotland.
  • Organisation:  The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE)
  • Job title:  Senior Relationship Manager
  • Location:  Home based / with regional travel (Scotland)
  • Closing date:  23 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £42,567 to £ 50,075
Project Research Officer (Scottish Gambling Education Hub)
Fast Forward is looking for someone who is analytical, organised and proactive, with excellent attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to collaboration and continuous learning.
  • Organisation:  Fast Forward (Positive Lifestyles) Limited
  • Job title:  Project Research Officer (Scottish Gambling Education Hub)
  • Location:  Hybrid working; 3-4 days home based, 1-2 days office based
  • Closing date:  7 September, 2026
  • Salary:  £27,516
  • Contract:  Full-time (35 hours per week). Fixed-term contract until March 2029 (3-month probation period)
Project Officer - Highlands and Islands
Fast Forward’s Scottish Gambling Education Hub is recruiting for a Project Officer. This role will have a focus on working in the community with young people, practitioners and families living and working in the Highlands and Islands.
  • Organisation:  Fast Forward's Scottish Gambling Education Hub
  • Job title:  Project Officer - Highlands and Islands
  • Location:  Highlands and Islands
  • Closing date:  24 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £27,516
  • Contract:  Full-time (35 hours per week). Fixed-term contract until March 2029 (3 month probation period)
Project Officer - Ayrshire and South Scotland
Do you enjoy working with people? Do you have excellent communication and presentation skills, and experience working with young people? Fast Forward is looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join the Scottish Gambling Education Hub. 
  • Organisation:  Fast Forward's Scottish Gambling Education Hub
  • Job title:  Project Officer - Ayrshire and South Scotland
  • Location:  Hybrid working; 3-4 days home based, 1-2 days office based.
  • Closing date:  24 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £27,516
  • Contract:  Full-time (35 hours per week). Fixed-term contract until March 2029 (3 month probation period)
Casual Programme Worker - STEM Education
The Engineering Development Trust are recruiting enthusiastic Casual Programme Workers to deliver engaging STEM experiences. In this role, you’ll run hands‑on workshops (both virtual and in‑person), lead and motivate groups of young people, and provide pastoral and safeguarding support.
  • Organisation:  The Engineering Development Trust (EDT)
  • Job title:  Casual Programme Worker - STEM Education
  • Location:  Highlands & Islands
  • Closing date:  30 August, 2026
  • Salary:  £122 per day OR £15.25 per hour plus holiday pay
Chair
Young Scot is seeking an exceptional and dynamic leader, who is forward-looking and shares their commitment to improving outcomes for young people. As Chair, you will play a pivotal role in helping Young Scot deliver its mission and maximise its impact for young people aged 11–26.
  • Organisation:  Young Scot
  • Job title:  Chair
  • Closing date:  6 September, 2026
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