Category Archives: Opportunity

Opportunity, Parents

Lay Member Vacancies

Lay Member Vacancies

​Education Scotland is actively recruiting members of the public to join our school inspection teams as Lay Members.

 Lay Members take a particular interest in aspects of school life, including relationships between staff and pupils and schools’ partnerships with parents and the local community. You will spend one day in the school. You will make a positive and valuable contribution to improving Scottish education bringing a new perspective to our work. You will contribute to the overall work of a school inspection team, resulting in a published report for parents. The report identifies strengths and areas for improvement and help schools to improve the experiences and achievements of children and young people.

The closing date for applications is Monday 8 October 2018.  Further information can be found on the Education Scotland vacancies page.

Apprenticeships, Careers, Opportunity

Vacancies – Customer Service Administrator Apprenticeships x 3

Company – Eclipse Blinds

The Role

The Customer Service Administrator Apprentice role is to provide ‘Best in Class’ Customer Service for the benefit of the Customer and Field Sales Team in accordance with the company’s sales and marketing strategy and wider policies.  A calm, measured approach is required when dealing with colleagues, suppliers or any internal or external personnel.

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Apprenticeships, Careers, Opportunity

Vacancy – Apprentice Joiner

A local construction company currently has a vacancy for a motivated apprentice joiner to be part of their team. This role offers the opportunity to learn a wide range of skills and develop professionally.

The candidate must be willing to learn and have the ambition to progress as a skilled joiner. You’ll learn the job both onsite and by attending a locally approved college on a day release basis – you’ll be employed, earning and learning throughout the apprenticeship.

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Music, Opportunity, Pupils

RSNO Young Ambassadors

Are you aged 16-21 and have a passion for all things classical music? We’d love you to join us as one of our RSNO Young Ambassadors for our 18-19 season.


Young Ambassadors are invited to attend forums throughout the season working alongside the RSNO team to debate the direction of youth engagement within classical music.  Ambassadors also gain work experience opportunities, receive free tickets for RSNO concerts and get the chance meet RSNO musicians and conductors.

For further details and for the 18:19 application form visit the RSNO website

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14 September 2018

If you have any further questions please contact the RSNO Learning and Engagement team on 0141 225 3584 or email engage@rsno.org.uk

Apprenticeships, Careers, Opportunity, Pupils

Modern Apprentice Post – Housing

Based within Housing Services and the Business Support service, you will work within an office environment, gaining valuable experience whilst working towards a recognised qualification (SVQ Level 3).

Applicants should have a genuine interest in administration work. An interest in understanding how a Council works would be an advantage although not essential.

Applicants should be between age of 16 and 19 years.

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