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
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 👉 bit.ly/4nZOQtc
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4nZOQtc
November 14, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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 👉 bit.ly/4nZOQtc
Read more 👉 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
#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
Colleges Scotland and campus trade unions (EIS-FELA, UNISON, Unite and GMB) are supporting Wear Red Day and showing racism the red card. Read the joint statement: bit.ly/48A5mvP #WRD25
October 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#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
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The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
Audit Scotland report highlights 20% cut to colleges
Colleges Scotland is the collective voice of the college sector in Scotland; striving to create cohesive and sustainable partnerships, demonstrate positive impa
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October 2, 2025 at 8:27 AM
The latest @auditscotland.bsky.social report on Scotland’s colleges has highlighted a real-terms 20% cut to college funding since 2021/22. Read our response: bit.ly/3KRI8r2
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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#LifelongLearning
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RPL Hub - Educators and Advisors
We provided dedicated advice to educators and advisors in Scotland on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Try our RPL Guide today.
scqf.org.uk
September 17, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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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#LifelongLearning
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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
Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇
🚀 New to teaching in Scotland’s colleges?
Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice.
Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇
bit.ly/3JudJOS
Our Teaching in Colleges Today (TiCT) units at SCQF Levels 7 & 8 support your professional development – from your first day to building confident, effective practice.
Learn more on #CDNLearnOnline 👇
bit.ly/3JudJOS
August 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Lots of fantastic resources here for college lecturing and support staff who are looking to progress their professional development 👇👇
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BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵
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
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
August 8, 2025 at 12:06 PM
BLOG: Want to open up loads of career and education opportunities? If so, college could be the right next step for you. 🫵
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
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 👉 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
Following 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 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU
June 26, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Following 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 👉 bit.ly/40kBjTU
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Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege
June 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Our annual Keyfacts booklet has been published bit.ly/449twcG #choosecollege
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
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Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W
May 28, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Gavin Donoghue announced as new CEO for Colleges Scotland: bit.ly/4kwkk8W
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
College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
College's compressed working week could see changes to working life #fairwork ... 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2513273...
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
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🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
🌟 CDN #CollegeAwards 2025 – Open for Entries! 🌟
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
Celebrate innovation, talent & achievement in Scotland’s colleges.
🚨 New for 2025: Changemakers Award!
🗓️ Enter by 26 June
📍 Ceremony: 4 Dec, Glasgow
💫It's your time to shine, submit your entry now:
cdn.ac.uk/college-awards-2025/
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