College Employers Scotland is the representative body for the colleges as employers, and plays a key role in ensuring that colleges are great places to work
Congratulations to @JohnSwinney on his re-election as First Minister, and to @MairiMcAllan and @BenMacpherson on their new Scottish Government roles.
We also congratulate the wider ministerial team and look forward to working together to support colleges as excellent employers that deliver high-quality education for learners.
Important coverage in @heraldscotland on Fair Work and its impact on Scotland’s colleges.
Fair Work is fundamental to supporting staff and a strong economy – but must not constrain colleges’ ability to diversify income and build resilience.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/7zsW1mfMoz
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Stuart Gibb (@UHI_NWH) on winning Outstanding Contribution from a Staff Member at the Herald Education Awards!
A well-deserved recognition of his impact on policy and practice across the Highlands.
Read more 👇
https://t.co/elIgHzdDVk
Final hours to apply! ⏰
Join us as a National HR Policies Officer.
CIPD-qualified and confident turning employment law into real-world policy? We'd love to hear from you.
Deadline: midnight tonight. Apply here 👉 https://t.co/QK7tCoJOD7
An update has been published on new developments in the Job Evaluation project for college professional services staff.
The update can be found in the Latest News section of the National Negotiating Committees website 👉 https://t.co/C2H61rR5WH
#ICYMI 👇
College Employers Scotland is hiring a National HR Policies Officer.
A key role shaping sector-wide HR policy, supporting national bargaining, and providing expert advice across Scotland’s colleges.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/QK7tCoJOD7
⭐ We're hiring! ⭐
Edinburgh College is seeking ambitious leaders to drive two of the College’s most dynamic curriculum areas:
🔹Business Management and Digital Innovation
🔹Head of Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Find out more and apply: https://t.co/omyqwM8D9v
New employment rights take effect from 6 April, bringing important updates for employers.
For more details, catch up on our webinar recording. 🔗 https://t.co/GSQ7s7nvI6
#EmploymentRightsAct#EmploymentLaw#HR#Policy
A new website is now live providing information on the joint work of college employers and trade unions as they negotiate staff pay and conditions under the revised National Recognition and Procedures Agreement 👇
https://t.co/ZGIGpMuXST
Borders College is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 6th year in a row. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Borders College. 🎉🏆
👉 Read more: https://t.co/BqP5LsiD5s
#GreatPlaceToWork
The College Employers Scotland office will be closed for the Easter break on Friday 3 and Monday 6 April.
We hope you have a restful and enjoyable long weekend, and we’ll be back open as normal on Tuesday 7 April.
📣 Major changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 kick in from 6 April, including:
• Day-one rights for parental leave & paternity leave
• Wider eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay
• New Fair Work Agency (7 April)
CES will support colleges through the changes.
Find out more 👉 https://t.co/mvvodvKFqJ