Fairer Life Chances – Project Coordinator

Job Description

Hours: 28 hours per week

Fixed Term September 26 – 31 July 2029 (externally funded position)

Salary: Grade 4 Points 18 to 22

£32,613 to £35,655 per annum pro rata (subject to pending job evaluation)

 

West Lothian College is looking to appoint a Fairer Life Chances Projects Co-ordinator. This role will report directly to the Student Support Manager, supporting the diverse and proactive delivery of Access, Employability and Schools supported by Lottery funding.

 

Duties will include participating in project activities to widen access to those who currently face barriers or have previously found challenges in education. The postholder will coordinate and deliver special project activity to ensure efficient participation and use a wide range of evaluation methods to inform ongoing improvement and to capture impact of the project. They will maintain a positive brand image, facilitate internal and external communication to publicise work, via online social media, blog activity, project publicity events, etc.

 

The successful post holder will require to be flexible and work well as part of a small team.

 

Working for the college you will benefit from a generous leave entitlement, career average pension scheme, excellent on-site facilities such as gym and restaurant, together with transport, health, wellbeing benefits and retail discounts. The College is located within the town centre with an array of shops and restaurants all within a few minutes walking distance.

 

Those shortlisted for interview will be required to comment on a related case study prior to interview.

 

Closing date for applications is 2359hrs on 20 July 2026.

Interviews will take place on 4^th of August 2026.

To find out more about West Lothian College, working for us, our application process, our accreditations of being a Disability Confident Employer as well as being an SCQF Inclusive Recruiter please refer to the information tabs beside our home section on myjobscotland.

 

All applications must be made through myjobscotland. If you require support with your application, would like to discuss the application process or require documentation in an alternative format please contact HR@west-lothian.ac.uk.