College Employers Scotland
@collemployscot.bsky.social
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/
https://collegeemployersscotland.ac.uk/
📢 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 👉 bit.ly/4o19WXW
Steve brings extensive trade union experience and will help build on recent progress in collective bargaining and improved industrial relations.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4o19WXW
November 18, 2025 at 4:27 PM
📢 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 👉 bit.ly/4o19WXW
Steve brings extensive trade union experience and will help build on recent progress in collective bargaining and improved industrial relations.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4o19WXW
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
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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
#FairWork #LivingWageWeek
📢 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 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
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 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
November 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
📢 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 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
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 👉 bit.ly/3JFOPMU
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
October 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM
College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK
#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
October 10, 2025 at 10:36 AM
#WorldMenopauseDay isn’t far away — the perfect time to spotlight how colleges and trade unions have developed a Menopause Policy that shows what Fair Work looks like:
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
💡 Real support 🕓 Flexible hours 💬 Open conversations
Read more in this joint blog for the Fair Work Convention 👉 bit.ly/4q4Q20s
Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
September 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Due to retirement, we’re seeking a new Head of National Bargaining. This role will:
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
▪️ Lead negotiations with trade unions at strategic and operational levels
▪️ Drive forward job evaluation for college support staff
▪️ Build strong relationships with stakeholders
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3VqrOQe
Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR
August 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR
Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
June 11, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Colleges are committed to embedding #FairWork principles and have taken forward a range of measures. These include accelerated payment of the #RealLivingWage increase.
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
We’re looking forward to exploring how Fair Work Convention tools could help to deliver further progress 👉 bit.ly/3Fx6Z1r
The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
bit.ly/43wcuVT
June 3, 2025 at 10:28 AM
The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
bit.ly/43wcuVT
Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth
June 2, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth
As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇
May 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇
The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
May 23, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
bit.ly/43wcuVT
#FairWork
West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
May 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
West Lothian College has been trialling a reduction in staff working days.
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
Surveys suggest the trial has:
⚖️ improved work-life balance
📈 maintained or boosted staff performance
🙌 increased enthusiasm for permanent access to flexible hours
Read more: bit.ly/4j1SrEF
#FairWork
Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇
#BlackInclusionWeek
#BlackInclusionWeek
May 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇
#BlackInclusionWeek
#BlackInclusionWeek
High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇
#LearningAtWorkWeek
#LearningAtWorkWeek
May 12, 2025 at 8:05 AM
High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇
#LearningAtWorkWeek
#LearningAtWorkWeek
College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
April 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
College Employers Scotland welcomes the Scottish Government's new #FairWork digital hub, which offers resources to help organisations achieve their Fair Work goals 👉 bit.ly/4jv5JdD
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
Scotland’s colleges are proud to be places where fair working conditions for staff help to drive world-class learning.
Mentoring has been integral to the success of many women with leadership roles at Scotland’s colleges.
In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇
bit.ly/3FDOXdd
In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇
bit.ly/3FDOXdd
March 13, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Mentoring has been integral to the success of many women with leadership roles at Scotland’s colleges.
In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇
bit.ly/3FDOXdd
In a new article to mark #IWD2025, Anne Campbell, @ayrshirecollege.bsky.social Vice-Principal, reflects on how strong female mentors supported her own professional growth 👇
bit.ly/3FDOXdd
Scotland’s colleges have an excellent record in supporting women into leadership positions - but there’s much to do to build on hard-won progress and ensure it's not reversed, argues @nescollege.bsky.social Regional Chair Susan Elston.
Read her blog 👉 bit.ly/3FqgTBy
#IWD2025
Read her blog 👉 bit.ly/3FqgTBy
#IWD2025
March 12, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Scotland’s colleges have an excellent record in supporting women into leadership positions - but there’s much to do to build on hard-won progress and ensure it's not reversed, argues @nescollege.bsky.social Regional Chair Susan Elston.
Read her blog 👉 bit.ly/3FqgTBy
#IWD2025
Read her blog 👉 bit.ly/3FqgTBy
#IWD2025
From offering part-time and job share principal roles to targeted career coaching, there are many ways to enhance professional opportunities for women, says @ly-ro.bsky.social, leader of Scotland’s newest college 👉 bit.ly/4hn4zPt
#IWD2025
#IWD2025
March 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
From offering part-time and job share principal roles to targeted career coaching, there are many ways to enhance professional opportunities for women, says @ly-ro.bsky.social, leader of Scotland’s newest college 👉 bit.ly/4hn4zPt
#IWD2025
#IWD2025
"Education has been a powerful platform for women to thrive, yet the path to leadership remains steep."
In a new article, @jmecampbell.bsky.social, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, says now is the time for accelerated action to empower aspiring female leaders 👉 bit.ly/4kEnBDM #IWD2025
In a new article, @jmecampbell.bsky.social, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, says now is the time for accelerated action to empower aspiring female leaders 👉 bit.ly/4kEnBDM #IWD2025
March 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"Education has been a powerful platform for women to thrive, yet the path to leadership remains steep."
In a new article, @jmecampbell.bsky.social, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, says now is the time for accelerated action to empower aspiring female leaders 👉 bit.ly/4kEnBDM #IWD2025
In a new article, @jmecampbell.bsky.social, Principal of Dumfries and Galloway College, says now is the time for accelerated action to empower aspiring female leaders 👉 bit.ly/4kEnBDM #IWD2025
This year’s #InternationalDayOfEducation focused on empowering students to harness new technology.
The award-winning Healthcare Pathways programme at @fifecollege.bsky.social is doing exactly that – and providing a deep professional learning experience to educators.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WWAUpf
The award-winning Healthcare Pathways programme at @fifecollege.bsky.social is doing exactly that – and providing a deep professional learning experience to educators.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WWAUpf
February 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This year’s #InternationalDayOfEducation focused on empowering students to harness new technology.
The award-winning Healthcare Pathways programme at @fifecollege.bsky.social is doing exactly that – and providing a deep professional learning experience to educators.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WWAUpf
The award-winning Healthcare Pathways programme at @fifecollege.bsky.social is doing exactly that – and providing a deep professional learning experience to educators.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/3WWAUpf
Echoing this year’s #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges are committed to supporting staff to thrive through tech-enabled teaching innovation.
Read more about how West College Scotland helped lecturers go beyond the classroom in a pioneering tie-up with @kilmarnockfc.co.uk 👇
bit.ly/40TGJG0
Read more about how West College Scotland helped lecturers go beyond the classroom in a pioneering tie-up with @kilmarnockfc.co.uk 👇
bit.ly/40TGJG0
January 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Echoing this year’s #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges are committed to supporting staff to thrive through tech-enabled teaching innovation.
Read more about how West College Scotland helped lecturers go beyond the classroom in a pioneering tie-up with @kilmarnockfc.co.uk 👇
bit.ly/40TGJG0
Read more about how West College Scotland helped lecturers go beyond the classroom in a pioneering tie-up with @kilmarnockfc.co.uk 👇
bit.ly/40TGJG0
Training college educators to understand #AI will ensure they and their learners can harness it in positive ways.
To mark #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges have announced professional learning programmes that will help staff prepare students for an AI-powered future. Read more: bit.ly/42vqv7l
To mark #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges have announced professional learning programmes that will help staff prepare students for an AI-powered future. Read more: bit.ly/42vqv7l
January 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Training college educators to understand #AI will ensure they and their learners can harness it in positive ways.
To mark #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges have announced professional learning programmes that will help staff prepare students for an AI-powered future. Read more: bit.ly/42vqv7l
To mark #InternationalDayOfEducation, colleges have announced professional learning programmes that will help staff prepare students for an AI-powered future. Read more: bit.ly/42vqv7l
UK #Disability History Month draws to a close this week.
To mark it, we’ve been looking at how colleges are making rapid progress towards the creation of fully inclusive workplaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/4iE2pNt
#FairWork
To mark it, we’ve been looking at how colleges are making rapid progress towards the creation of fully inclusive workplaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/4iE2pNt
#FairWork
December 18, 2024 at 10:55 AM
UK #Disability History Month draws to a close this week.
To mark it, we’ve been looking at how colleges are making rapid progress towards the creation of fully inclusive workplaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/4iE2pNt
#FairWork
To mark it, we’ve been looking at how colleges are making rapid progress towards the creation of fully inclusive workplaces.
Read more 👇
bit.ly/4iE2pNt
#FairWork