General information for all posts
LGBT Youth Scotland is a leading youth organisation and needs skilled, committed and enthusiastic people who want to make a difference to the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Scotland.
We are an equal opportunities employer, we do not discriminate on grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We encourage people from diverse communities to apply for our posts including people who do not identify as LGB or T.
At present people with disabilities and people from BME communities are under-represented on our staff team and we are very keen for people from these communities to apply for our posts.
Application packs for any of the below posts can be downloaded at the foot of this page or requested by e-mailing helpdesk@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
All completed applications should be submitted to helpdesk@lgbtyouth.org.uk or posted to LGBT Youth Scotland, 40 Commercial Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6JD.
Administrator (Part-time – 18hrs per week)
Based in Glasgow
£16,710 to £17,876 (pro rata) dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced administrator with the ability to work independently and prioritise a busy workload. You will play a key role in supporting staff in the Glasgow office and provide a first point of contact for visitors and service users whilst ensuring the office is presentable and safe.
Closing Date: 15th September 2010
Interview Date: 22nd September 2010
If you would like further information about this post then please see the application pack at the bottom of this page or contact Michelle at michelle.sodo@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
Schools Development Officer
(part-time – 18hrs per week)
Based in Dundee
£23,080 - £25,550 (pro rata)
LGBT Youth Scotland is looking for a dynamic, skilled and motivated individual to be part of our schools project. You will deliver youth work sessions in schools using LGBT Youth Scotland’s Toolkit for Teachers (Dealing with Homophobia and Homophobic Bullying in Scottish Schools). You will ensure that young people participate in the planning and delivery of activities, using a range of methods including peer learning and co-teaching. You will support young people who are coming out and work closely with key partner organisations.
This post is funded by the National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund
Closing date: 19th September 2010
Provisional Interview Date: 29th of September
If you would like further information about this post then please see the application pack at the bottom of this page or contact Cara Spence at cara.spence@lgbtyouth.org.uk or call 0131 555 3940
Youth & Community Development Worker (Sessional – minimum of 10 hours per week)
£7.21 - £10.31/hr dependent on experience
Based in Dundee
You will support the development of our work with LGBT young people, groups and networks in the area, and work in partnership with local stakeholders. Key tasks:
- to plan and facilitate youth groups, projects and events
- to support volunteers to undertake activities
- to record and evaluate work using appropriate methods
- to maintain knowledge of our own and other services
- to attend relevant networks and forums
- to support LGBT young people to have a voice in the area
Closing date: 19th September 2010
Provisional Interview date: 1st October 2010
If you would like further information about this post then please see the application pack at the bottom of this page or contact Ann Marriott at ann.marriott@lgbtyouth.org.uk.
Please note: Schools Development Officer and Youth and Community Development Officer posts could be carried out by the same person, dependent on successful recruitment.