Vacancy at Youth Scotland
Senior Development Worker (Location Youth)
Salary
£ 38,080 – £ 40,169
Edinburgh
Vacancy listed
02/03/2026
Application deadline
18/03/2026
Details
Youth Scotland, Scotland’s national charity for the support and delivery of community-based youth work, would love you to come and join our dynamic team.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Development Worker to join our Location Youth Team. Location Youth is a Scotland-wide, large-scale youth participation and leadership programme for young people impacted by crime, poverty and anti-social behaviour, it is delivered by a partnership of organisations, with Youth Scotland as the Lead Partner.
This role will suit an experienced worker who has excellent partnership working skills and experience of co-ordinating ambitious national projects and programmes. The Senior Development Worker (SDW) will play a key role in effectively managing key relationships with funders and partners as part of Location Youth, They will also line-mange the Location Youth Development Worker and other Youth Scotland staff and youth participation projects.
Role Details
- Full-time: 35 hours per week
- Salary Scale: £38,080 – £40,169 (Salary Points 35 – 37)
- Based in Edinburgh but with hybrid working available
- Contract to 31 March 2029, with continuation subject to funding
- Ref: YS-SDWLY26
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th March 2026.
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday 24th March 2026.
To discuss any aspect of the post contact Youth Scotland on 0131 554 2561 or email jobs@youthscotland.org.uk
To discuss any aspect of the post contact Youth Scotland on 0131 554 2561 or email jobs@youthscotland.org.uk
Benefits
Living Wage Employer
Hybrid working
Generous salary sacrifice pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Life insurance scheme
Notes
To apply, download and complete the Application Pack. When you are ready to submit your application use the apply button below. You must upload the completed Application Pack to your online application after entering your personal details.
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Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Additional Information | Additional_Information.pdf |
| Application Pack | Application_Pack_2026.docx |
| Job Description | Job_Description_YS-SDWLY26.pdf |
| Person Specification | Person_Specification_YS-SDWLY26.pdf |