College Employers Scotland

As @scotgov's #FairWorkFestival2026 enters its final day, it’s worth recognising the commitment Scotland’s colleges show to delivering #FairWork - from early Living Wage adoption to strengthened national bargaining and local wellbeing initiatives. College Employers Scotland looks forward to continuing our work with government, trade unions and partners to ensure colleges remain leaders in Fair Work as the next phase of implementation takes shape.

Scotland’s Essential Skills Network launches soon! Join college staff and partners online to share ideas and strengthen essential, meta and core skills across Scotland's colleges 🤝 📅 29 April 2026 🕛 09:30–11:30 💻 Online via Teams 🔗 bit.ly/4bm3jva

Today we are pleased to jointly announce the launch of College Sector of the Future, an evidence-based future-proofing exercise to shape colleges for the next generation, and ensure they are a first-choice for future learners: bit.ly/4ugxoou

To reduce the risk of industrial disputes and strikes, college employers and trade unions have changed how they negotiate staff pay and conditions. Learn more 👇

Did you know that 61% of college staff and 49% of college students in Scotland are women? We celebrate their vital contribution to learning, skills and the future workforce on #IWD2026.

Happy #EmployeeAppreciationDay2026! Today we’re celebrating the people who make Scotland’s colleges great places to learn, work and grow. From lecturing and professional services staff to specialist and campus teams - thank you for everything you do. #ScotlandsColleges #FurtherEducation

🗣️The Employment Rights Act 2025 and Fair Work in Scotland 💻Joint Webinar with @CIPD 🗓️Thursday 19 March, 2pm 🫵BOOK NOW 👉fairworkconvention.scot/the-employment…

“The reforms will provide a simpler, clearer structure for negotiations on staff pay and conditions, keeping our focus on delivering learning excellence for students...” Collective bargaining for Scotland's colleges is changing - find out more 👇 scotsman.com/education/coll…

A new agreement has been launched setting out how staff pay and conditions will be negotiated across Scotland’s colleges. A step forward for industrial relations - and for the high-quality teaching and learning our students deserve. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4r7eyxp

Today we launch Opportunity That Works - our 2026 Election Manifesto. Scotland needs strong, well funded colleges to deliver skills, drive growth and reduce poverty. It’s time to choose investment over decline. Read more ➜ bit.ly/40lpXyC #OpportunityThatWorks

📣 National collective bargaining for Scotland's colleges is changing. Our director, @chomczuk, has written about the reforms for @TheScotsman. Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/4qJbEP0

We're delighted to introduce the next keynote: Building Credibility, Voice & Impact Across the College Sector with Callum Chomczuk @CollEmployScot   Callum shares how colleges can strengthen their collective voice, build partnerships & craft messages that resonate 🌟   #YourCDN

The College Employers Scotland team is delighted to be taking part in the 2026 @ColDevNet Marketing and Communications Conference at New College Lanarkshire’s Coatbridge Campus. Among those due to address the event is our new Director, @chomczuk, who will deliver a speech looking at how partnerships, shared storytelling, and collaboration can strengthen the collective voice of colleges. We’re looking forward to taking part and developing new insights! 💪

An update has been published on new developments in the Job Evaluation project for college support staff 👉 bit.ly/4rzR0BL

“Governance is not sustained by frameworks alone. It is sustained by how governance is interpreted, enacted and lived.” An evidence-based look at governance as culture, behaviour and leadership - not just structure. Read further here: aoc.co.uk/news-campaigns…

Today we mark the retirement of John Anderson, our former Head of National Bargaining. In his two years with CES, John played a key role in delivering a positive step change in industrial relations across the college sector, securing vital agreements along the way – including the recent support staff pay deal. We thank John for his leadership and contribution and wish him all the very best for his retirement. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4bAbFkA

Thank you @enlighten_scot for hosting a discussion on the future of colleges in Scotland - meeting demand for learning and skills. Angela Cox Principal @AyrshireColl, Gavin Donoghue CEO Colleges Scotland, joined Chris Deerin, Enlighten. View the discussion bit.ly/4jYna7o

We welcome the proposed 10% increase in investment in college funding announced as part of the draft Budget today bit.ly/4pDVqGq