Project Officer - Highlands and Islands

Project Officer - Highlands and Islands

Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
YouthLink Scotland

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Engage with communities to educate and support young people about gambling harms.
  • Company: Fast Forward's Scottish Gambling Education Hub, a pioneer in gambling education.
  • Benefits: Full-time role with a fixed-term contract and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to community engagement and education.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people in the Highlands and Islands.
  • Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience working with young people and communities.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

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 who are living and working in and around Ayrshire and South Scotland.

Fast Forward’s existing Scottish Gambling Education Hub are looking for an enthusiastic Project Officer to join their team. 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.

They’re looking for an enthusiastic practitioner with excellent communication skills and a robust track record of working in the community with young people, practitioners and families.

The Hub was Scotland’s first gambling education and prevention programme focusing on protecting young people from gambling harms. Its work includes delivering training to practitioners, staff, schools and youth groups, developing resources, as well as partnership building with national organisations.

YouthLink Scotland

Contact Details:

YouthLink Scotland Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Officer - Highlands and Islands

Community Engagement
Communication Skills
Training Delivery
Resource Development
Partnership Building
Youth Work
Project Management