College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 09/09/2026📢 In case you missed it, last month Scotland's colleges introduced a national grievance policy for lecturing staff. The framework supports the early and effective resolution of workplace concerns and provides a shared approach to grievance handling. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4h1vUsz 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This week's publication of the Fair Work First evaluation report is a timely contribution to the ongoing conversation about fair work in Scotland. We've set out our initial response 👉 bit.ly/4fGT0VY You can access the report here 👉 bit.ly/4pZSCp7 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 04/08/2026In his summer message, CES Director Callum Chomczuk reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing Scotland's colleges as employers - from sustainable funding and workforce development to digital transformation and innovation. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4w3jHsA 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Want the latest news, insights and developments from Scotland's colleges as employers? Our new newsletter, CES Connect, is here. Featuring sector analysis, digital transformation insights, workforce updates and more. 📩 Sign up: bit.ly/4btGhDm 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 17/07/2026CES and the EIS-FELA have developed a new national grievance policy for lecturing staff, set to be implemented across colleges from 1 August 2026. The framework prioritises early resolution, consistency, and fairness to support positive working relationships. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3RHmWbd 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 03/07/2026📢 We're seeking a research partner! Help us investigate how Scotland's college workforce needs could evolve amid rapid technological change & financial pressures. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/4w2saNT #TertiaryEd #Scotland #AI 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Scotland's college lecturers to receive 10% pay rise after offer from employers is overwhelmingly backed. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3SRa1nb 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 18/06/2026'Historic first' as multi-year pay deal proposed for Scotland's college lecturers. Read more 👇 bit.ly/3QMgMWQ 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Final hours to apply! ⏰ Join us as a National HR Policies Officer. CIPD-qualified and confident turning employment law into real-world policy? We'd love to hear from you. Deadline: midnight tonight. Apply here 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn 001
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Still a few days to go until the application deadline! 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 06/05/2026A reminder that there’s still time to apply. Join us and help shape national HR policy for Scotland's colleges 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn #ICYMI 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 01/05/2026Interested in shaping the workforce at Scotland's colleges? Help lead national HR policy and bargaining 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 29/04/2026#ICYMI 👇 College Employers Scotland is hiring a National HR Policies Officer. A key role shaping sector-wide HR policy, supporting national bargaining, and providing expert advice across Scotland’s colleges. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 23/04/2026College Employers Scotland is looking to recruit a National HR Policies Officer. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/42aEnTn 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 07/04/2026A new website is now live providing information on the joint work of college employers and trade unions as they negotiate staff pay and conditions under the revised National Recognition and Procedures Agreement 👇 bit.ly/41l0dTD 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 02/04/2026📣 Major changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025 kick in from 6 April, including: • Day-one rights for parental leave & paternity leave • Wider eligibility for Statutory Sick Pay • New Fair Work Agency (7 April) CES will support colleges through the changes. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4segIeZ 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 10/03/2026To reduce the risk of industrial disputes and strikes, college employers and trade unions have changed how they negotiate staff pay and conditions. Learn more 👇 010
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Happy #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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 02/03/2026A 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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 19/02/2026📣 National collective bargaining for Scotland's colleges is changing. Our director, Callum Chomczuk, has written about the reforms for @scotsman.com. Read the article here 👉 bit.ly/4qJbEP0 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 06/02/2026John Anderson, our former Head of National Bargaining, retires today. In his two years with CES, he played a key role in improving college sector industrial relations, securing vital agreements along the way - including the support staff pay deal. We wish him well. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4bAbFkA 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3MnU4BT 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 18/11/2025📢 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 010
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11/11/2025CES 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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 10/11/2025📢 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 010
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 23/10/2025College Employers Scotland is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Director. Read more 👉 bit.ly/48JEWYK 001
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 10/10/2025#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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 02/09/2025Due 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 020
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 07/08/2025Recruitment is now open for the role of Director at College Employers Scotland - read more about the opportunity here 👉 bit.ly/4mv3sjR 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11/06/2025Colleges 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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 03/06/2025The programme for this year’s #FairWorkFestival (9 – 13 June) is continuing to grow. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/43wcuVT 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Thanks to staff, Scotland’s colleges are places where learning can take place in an atmosphere of dignity and respect 👇 #PrideMonth 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 26/05/2025As Glasgow Tech Week begins, Scotland’s colleges are ensuring staff have the digital abilities needed to support learning communities 👇 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 23/05/2025The event listings for the upcoming Fair Work Festival (9 – 13 June 2025) have been published. Find out more 👇 bit.ly/43wcuVT #FairWork 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 15/05/2025West 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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 14/05/2025Scotland’s colleges value diversity and equality – and staff are playing their part in ensuring every learner can thrive 👇 #BlackInclusionWeek 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 12/05/2025High-quality professional learning is key to the world-class education offered by Scotland’s colleges 👇 #LearningAtWorkWeek 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 30/04/2025College 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. 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Mentoring 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 011
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2025Scotland’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 021
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11/03/2025From 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 011
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 10/03/2025"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 012
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 11/02/2025This 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 010
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Echoing 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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 24/01/2025Training 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 001
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 18/12/2024UK #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 000
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 02/12/2024The proportion of Glasgow Kelvin College staff with a disclosed disability is now above 13 per cent. Read more about how the college is setting the pace on engagement with disabled employees 👇 bit.ly/4ii8i2w #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth #FairWork 010
College Employers Scotland @collemployscot.bsky.social · 29/11/2024The proportion of college staff with a declared disability has increased sharply since 2016/17 – a sign of growing confidence that employers will provide meaningful support. #UKDisabilityHistoryMonth #FairWork 010