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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 https://collegeemployersscotland.ac.uk/
Find out more π bit.ly/3MnU4BT
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Congratulations to all the finalists and winners at last nightβs #CollegeAwards and well done @coldevnet.bsky.social
for giving everyone such a fantastic night of celebration! tinyurl.com/e7b39frd
Wow, what a night at the #CollegeAwards! π€©
Celebrating the talent, innovation & achievements of our colleges, staff, and students! π
πΈ Photos coming soon!
View the winners π
www.cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
π’ We're delighted to announce that we've appointed Steve Farrell as our new Head of National Bargaining.
Steve brings extensive trade union experience and will help build on recent progress in collective bargaining and improved industrial relations.
Read more π bit.ly/4o19WXW
Following positive and constructive negotiations, College Employers Scotland has formally presented a pay offer for support staff. Trade unions have confirmed they will ballot their members on this offer.
Read more π bit.ly/4nZOQtc
CES Team is delighted to be attending this - reflecting on progress over the last ten years, current developments, and the role of Scotland's colleges in driving future change.
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
π’ Big news this #LivingWageWeek!
Scotland's colleges have fast-tracked a 6.7% pay rise for staff on the Real Living Wage - another demonstration of their commitment to #FairWork principles.
Read more π bit.ly/3JFOPMU
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more π bit.ly/48JEWYK
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#ShowRacismTheRedCard
#WorldMenopauseDay isnβt far away β the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:
π‘ Real support π Flexible hours π¬ Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention π bit.ly/4q4Q20s
The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotlandβs colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
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Well worth a look for educators and advisers who are guiding learners through the new Recognition of Prior Learning process.
#LifelongLearning
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Due to retirement, weβre seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:
βͺοΈ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
βͺοΈ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
βͺοΈ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more π bit.ly/3VqrOQe
Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development ππ
18.08.2025 07:50 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. π«΅
In this blog. our friends at Colleges Scotland share many more reasons why choosing college is a great option.
Take a look: info.sqa.org.uk/4o0vxRw
#SQAresults #NoWrongPath
Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here π bit.ly/4mv3sjR
07.08.2025 10:06 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Following the appointment of our former Director as permanent CEO of @collegesscot.bsky.social, we're delighted to announce new acting leaders who will work to ensure recent progress in a number of important areas is maintained π bit.ly/40kBjTU
26.06.2025 08:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege
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Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.
Weβre looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress π bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
The programme for this yearβs #FairWorkFestival (9 β 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more π
bit.ly/43wcuVT
Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W
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Thanks to staff, Scotlandβs colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect π #PrideMonth
02.06.2025 07:23 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotlandβs colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities π
26.05.2025 08:11 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 β 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more π
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... π
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.
Surveys suggest the trial has:
βοΈ improved work-life balance
π maintained or boosted staff performance
π increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
π CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 β Open for Entries! π
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotlandβs colleges.
π¨ New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
ποΈ Enter by 26 June
π Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
π«It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Scotlandβs colleges value diversity and equality β and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive π
#BlackInclusionWeek
High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotlandβs colleges π
#LearningAtWorkWeek
College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals π bit.ly/4jv5JdD
Scotlandβs colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
