Project Coordinators

Scvo; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working by default

5% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Job summary

Working Rite is a Scottish employability charity seeking two Project Coordinators to support young people across Scotland, with roles based in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will help deliver the Change That Works programme and run the Choices in Schools programme, helping young people build confidence and employability.

The roles focus on developing employer connections, arranging meaningful work placements, and providing one-to-one coaching to enable progression into education, training or

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Change That Works programme and support young people through every stage of their journey from school to positive destinations.
• Deliver the Choices in Schools programme and Qualifications Scotland accredited training, helping young people build confidence and employability.
• Develop relationships with employers and secure meaningful work placements and opportunities for young people.
• Provide one-to-one coaching and practical support to help progression in education, training or employment.
• Support families and partner organisations to achieve sustainable outcomes in employment, education, training or volunteering.

Job description

## Project Coordinators* Working Rite* Full time* £29,500 – £34,000* On site: Glasgow or Edinburgh* Closing 11th November 2026* Advertised from 28th October 2026#### Role**We're growing and looking for talented people to join our team across Scotland and help create positivechoices, chances and connections for young people.****Who we are**Working Rite is a Scottish employability charity supporting young people age 15 - 25 to build confidence, developskills, gain meaningful experience and move towards employment, apprenticeships and further learning. We arecurrently operating across Aberdeen, East Ayrshire, East Lothian, Edinburgh and Glasgow.Relationships and mentoring sit at the heart of our approach. We work alongside young people, schools, employers andcommunities, providing practical opportunities and individual support that help young people take their nextsteps.We're ambitious about what young people can achieve, and we're looking for people who share thatambition.**Why work with us?**We want Working Rite to be a place where people can do great work, develop professionally and have flexibility in howthey balance work and life. We are proudly a Flex Mark Accredited organisation for our commitment to flexibleworking, and we’re a Living Wage employer.Our employee offer includes:• Flexible working by default• 5% employer pension contribution• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave• Compassionate leave• Additional annual leave based on length of service• Opportunities for continued professional development• Employee Assistance Programme• Team building and social activities• Access to Mintago employee benefits, including cycle-to-work, grocery salary sacrifice, pensions advice andelectric vehicle leasing• Additional paid Wellbeing days provided to support an employee's mental health and wellbeing.**Who are we looking for?**We're looking for people who are positive, relationship-focused, ambitious for young people and excited aboutdoing work that makes a difference.Whether you're supporting young people in education, connecting them with opportunities in their community, orsecuring the funding and partnerships that make our work possible, you'll be contributing to the same goal:helping young people build a future that works for them.Join a team that believes every young person deserves the chance to build confidence, develop skills and create apositive future. At Working Rite, you'll work alongside passionate colleagues, supportive employers andinspiring young people to make lasting change happen every day.**The role – Project Coordinator**Our Project Coordinators are at the heart of delivering the Change That Works programme, supporting young peoplethrough every stage of their journey from school to positive destinations. You will deliver our Choices inSchools programme and Qualifications Scotland accredited training, helping young people build confidence,develop employability skills and raise aspirations for the future. Working closely with employers, you willdevelop relationships and secure meaningful work placements and opportunities for young people, while providingone-to-one coaching and practical support to help them overcome barriers to progression. Alongside families andpartner organisations, you will support young people to achieve sustainable outcomes in employment, education,training or volunteering and take confident steps towards a brighter future.We are looking for two people to join our team as Project Coordinators:**Project Coordinator – West Region**Location: Glasgow. The postholder will have a designated Working Rite base for contractual and travel purposes whileworking flexibly across their region.**Project Coordinator – East Region**Location: Edinburgh. The postholder will have a designated Working Rite base for contractual and travel purposeswhile working flexibly across their region.#### Application notesTo apply and review the role profile, or to learn more about Working Rite, please visit:workingrite.co.uk/get-involvedClosing date: Wednesday 11th November