VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Volunteering and Employability Manager (Scottish Canals)

Company Name: Scottish Canals

Location: Falkirk

Hours / Days Of Work: 35 hours per week

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: £49,588 - £54,187

Job Description:
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteering & Employability Manager to join our People Team in Falkirk. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, proactive leader to shape and deliver a structured, consistent and supported approach to volunteering and employability across Scottish Canals, with Lock 16 at its heart. You’ll work closely with canal societies, community organisations, third-sector bodies and corporate partners to strengthen community participation and create meaningful opportunities to develop confidence, skills and experience.

Experience and Qualifications:
You will be educated to degree level or equivalent. Ideally have a professional or post graduate qualification in volunteering or a related discipline. Knowledge of volunteering, the voluntary sector and canal-side communities, including additionality and the distinctions between volunteering, paid employment, employability programmes and partnership delivery. Have an understanding of the funding context for volunteering in Scotland. Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and its application to volunteering. Full UK Driving Licence (desirable). Understanding of health and safety, risk assessment, appropriate supervision and governance for safe, supported volunteering. follow link below for full entry requirements.

Application Process:
apply via link below.

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Web Link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/scottishcanals/Job/JobDetail?JobId=674

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