College Employers Scotland

Want the latest news, insights and developments from Scotland's colleges as employers? Our new newsletter, CES Connect, is here. Featuring sector analysis, digital transformation insights, workforce updates and more. 📩 Sign up: bit.ly/4btGhDm

College Employers Scotland and the EIS-FELA have jointly developed a new national grievance policy for lecturing staff, set to be implemented across colleges from 1 August 2026. The framework prioritises early resolution, consistency, and fairness to support positive working relationships sector-wide. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RHmWbd

📢 We're seeking a research partner! Help us investigate how Scotland's college workforce needs could evolve amid rapid technological change and financial pressures. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4w2saNT #TertiaryEd #Scotland #AI

Scotland's college lecturers to receive 10% pay rise after offer from employers is overwhelmingly backed. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3SRa1nb

'Historic first' as multi-year pay deal proposed for Scotland's college lecturers. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3QMgMWQ

Great Ministerial update from @BenMacpherson to delegates at the Colleges Scotland conference, which is being wonderfully hosted today by Jim Metcalfe at @fifecollege in Dunfermline.

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.

With an extended comment piece by our Director, Callum Chomczuk 👉 heraldscotland.com/opinion/260997…

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 👇 heraldscotland.com/news/26099895.…

🎉 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 👇 heraldscotland.com/news/26125401.…

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 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

Still a few days to go until the application deadline! 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

A reminder that there’s still time to apply. Join us and help shape national HR policy for Scotland's colleges 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn #ICYMI

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 👉 bit.ly/4n7iNbL

Interested in shaping the workforce at Scotland's colleges? Help lead national HR policy and bargaining 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

#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 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

College Employers Scotland is looking to recruit a National HR Policies Officer. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn

⭐ 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: ow.ly/nnJH50YIVkl