- Entry-level Sales ExecutiveThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration systemEntry-level Sales ExecutiveThis leading, innovative technology enterprise have an exciting job opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic candidates! They're searching for ambitious entry-level Sales Executives to join their team! You need a degree, and to be motivated by money and engaging with people!Specialists in their field, our client pride themselves on providing the best possible experience for their customers, offering innovative, integration system
- Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Business Development (Commercial)Salary: £25k basic salary/ with £40k OTEOur client are looking for ambitious graduates to help enhance their presence, to generate revenue by capitalising on warm leads and opening the door to new ones, thereby increasing their book of business with a customer-led approach.There is no limit to where you can go with our client - so if you've got a degree, excellent communication skills and plentyJob Title: Graduate Scheme - Business Development (Commercial)Salary: £25k basic salary/ with £40k OTEOur client are looking for ambitious graduates to help enhance their presence, to generate revenue by capitalising on warm leads and opening the door to new ones, thereby increasing their book of business with a customer-led approach.There is no limit to where you can go with our client - so if you've got a degree, excellent communication skills and plenty
- Job Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeSector: TechToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of Graduates as they look to expand theJob Title: Commercial Associate Graduate SchemeSector: TechToday, our client partners with thousands of companies across the UK and Europe. With yearly growth of 40%, they're a thoroughly exciting proposition for any candidate looking to start their career.Uniquely positioned within their market verticals, they're immediately recognisable the world over, a truly gigantic brand!They're now looking for a brand new team of Graduates as they look to expand the
- A renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling existing accounts and cross seA renowned, established name in the industry, our client are a large Financial organisation - one with proven, established pedigree. Empowering finance professionals and redefining financial performance, our client's influential enterprise benefits small and large businesses with the range of award-winning services they offer.They're now looking to bring on board Junior Account Managers. Your primary function will be handling existing accounts and cross se
- Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join the Adult Services in Fife.Key Responsibilities:Managing a caseload within Adult Services, including complex cases.Conducting assessments, care planning, and risk management.Responding to urgent referrals and crisis situations.Working collaboratively with multi-agency teams to support vulnerable adults.Ensuring compliance with relevant lAre you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join the Adult Services in Fife.Key Responsibilities:Managing a caseload within Adult Services, including complex cases.Conducting assessments, care planning, and risk management.Responding to urgent referrals and crisis situations.Working collaboratively with multi-agency teams to support vulnerable adults.Ensuring compliance with relevant l
- Children and Families Social Worker | Highlands Council | Make a DifferenceHighlands Council£30-£38 per hourFull-timeRelevant Social Work Degree & SSSC RegistrationHighlands CouncilAre you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families? Highlands Council is searching for a compassionate and skilled Children and Families Social Worker to join our team. This isChildren and Families Social Worker | Highlands Council | Make a DifferenceHighlands Council£30-£38 per hourFull-timeRelevant Social Work Degree & SSSC RegistrationHighlands CouncilAre you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families? Highlands Council is searching for a compassionate and skilled Children and Families Social Worker to join our team. This is
- Join Our Team: Social Worker for Children & Families Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker for Children & Families, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children andJoin Our Team: Social Worker for Children & Families Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a supportive team environment that values collaboration and innovation? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our team. As a Social Worker for Children & Families, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and
- Randstad is recruiting a Criminal Justice Social Worker in Falkirk. LSCMI training is required, and experience with SARAv3/SA07 is preferred. Key Responsibilities:Complete risk assessments and develop offender management plans.Provide supervision and interventions to support rehabilitation.Collaborate with the police, courts, and probation services.Monitor compliance and assess risks associated with re-offending.Prepare reports for case reviews and legal pRandstad is recruiting a Criminal Justice Social Worker in Falkirk. LSCMI training is required, and experience with SARAv3/SA07 is preferred. Key Responsibilities:Complete risk assessments and develop offender management plans.Provide supervision and interventions to support rehabilitation.Collaborate with the police, courts, and probation services.Monitor compliance and assess risks associated with re-offending.Prepare reports for case reviews and legal p
- Are you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families? Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Highland Council's Children's and Families Service based in Wick. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.Benefits: Hybrid workingCompetitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly payOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited referAre you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families? Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Highland Council's Children's and Families Service based in Wick. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.Benefits: Hybrid workingCompetitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly payOne committed and dedicated point of contactAn unlimited refer
- Are you ready to rise to a new challenge in a top-rated secure and residential childcare service? Do you have what it takes to help a young person through the toughest of times? If the answer is YES, then read on!Randstad is looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join an expert team in an award-winning service near Dundee.About the ServiceThis service supports children and young people aged 10-21 who have experienced past trauma and presenAre you ready to rise to a new challenge in a top-rated secure and residential childcare service? Do you have what it takes to help a young person through the toughest of times? If the answer is YES, then read on!Randstad is looking for passionate Residential Childcare Workers to join an expert team in an award-winning service near Dundee.About the ServiceThis service supports children and young people aged 10-21 who have experienced past trauma and presen
- Are you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families? Do you have child protection experience?Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Children's and Families Service in their Child Protection team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.Benefits: Hybrid workingCompetitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly paAre you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families? Do you have child protection experience?Yes?Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Children's and Families Service in their Child Protection team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.Benefits: Hybrid workingCompetitive rates of payMileage reimbursementSupervisionWeekly pa
- Are you an experienced and certified telehandler driver looking for a stable, long-term contract to kick off the New Year? We are recruiting for a significant construction project located right in Alloa Town Centre.The Role and Responsibilities: Working on a major development in an urban setting requires precision, safety, and excellent spatial awareness. Your key duties will include:Safe and efficient operation of the telehandler, including transporting,Are you an experienced and certified telehandler driver looking for a stable, long-term contract to kick off the New Year? We are recruiting for a significant construction project located right in Alloa Town Centre.The Role and Responsibilities: Working on a major development in an urban setting requires precision, safety, and excellent spatial awareness. Your key duties will include:Safe and efficient operation of the telehandler, including transporting,
- Are you an experienced Support Worker with at least 6 months UK based care experience?Looking to work full time and earn up-to £10,000 over 3 months?Successful candidates will be happy to work on a contract basis offering excellent pay rates up to £22 p/h. The role is working with adults in a care at home or residential setting within the offshore islands in Scotland.As a support worker you will be a committed and caring individual with relevant experienceAre you an experienced Support Worker with at least 6 months UK based care experience?Looking to work full time and earn up-to £10,000 over 3 months?Successful candidates will be happy to work on a contract basis offering excellent pay rates up to £22 p/h. The role is working with adults in a care at home or residential setting within the offshore islands in Scotland.As a support worker you will be a committed and caring individual with relevant experience
- Are you an experienced and compassionate Care Professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on leading a team and ensuring the highest quality of care?We are partnering with a large, well-known care provider to recruit a dedicated Senior Care Worker to join their committed team. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a senior member of staff, providing essential support to service users and efficiently managing your own careAre you an experienced and compassionate Care Professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive on leading a team and ensuring the highest quality of care?We are partnering with a large, well-known care provider to recruit a dedicated Senior Care Worker to join their committed team. This is a pivotal role where you will act as a senior member of staff, providing essential support to service users and efficiently managing your own care
- Are you reliable, hardworking, and seeking a stable, long-term contract to start in the New Year? We are looking for dedicated general labourers to join our team on a large construction project in the Alloa area. The Role:Working on a significant town centre development, your commitment will be vital to maintaining site efficiency and safety in a high-profile location. Duties will include:Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the entire site, inAre you reliable, hardworking, and seeking a stable, long-term contract to start in the New Year? We are looking for dedicated general labourers to join our team on a large construction project in the Alloa area. The Role:Working on a significant town centre development, your commitment will be vital to maintaining site efficiency and safety in a high-profile location. Duties will include:Maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the entire site, in
- We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Engineer to work on a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.We can pay outside IR35 or CIS. Duties: Ensure compliance with method statements and risk assessmentsResponsible for day to day Setting out and SurveyingReviewing Designs Monitoring of movementWe are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Engineer to work on a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.We can pay outside IR35 or CIS. Duties: Ensure compliance with method statements and risk assessmentsResponsible for day to day Setting out and SurveyingReviewing Designs Monitoring of movement
- We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.We can pay outside IR35 or CIS. Working on a rotational basis & accomodation is covered. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Provide overall leadership and direction for the project, ensurinWe are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Project Manager to lead a significant Energy project on the Isle of Skye. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development of vital infrastructure in a remote and beautiful location.We can pay outside IR35 or CIS. Working on a rotational basis & accomodation is covered. Key Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Provide overall leadership and direction for the project, ensurin
- Dumper Operator: Major Energy Infrastructure (Isle of Skye)Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland (Accommodation Paid)Rate: £23.63 per hour (CIS)Rota: 11 days on, 3 days offStart Date: February 2026 Duration: Long-Term Ongoing Contract (Expected 2-3 Years) The Role:We are seeking reliable, highly experienced Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) Operators to join a critical long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. The work involves preparing the grounDumper Operator: Major Energy Infrastructure (Isle of Skye)Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland (Accommodation Paid)Rate: £23.63 per hour (CIS)Rota: 11 days on, 3 days offStart Date: February 2026 Duration: Long-Term Ongoing Contract (Expected 2-3 Years) The Role:We are seeking reliable, highly experienced Articulated Dump Truck (ADT) Operators to join a critical long-term energy infrastructure project on the Isle of Skye. The work involves preparing the groun
- Title: Operations Team Leader Location: Bargeddie, GlasgowShifts: 4 on 4 off (days 7am - 7pm)Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum + 14% Bonus + Overtime Opportunities + 7% Pension Contribution Scheme + Enhanced Benefits Package + Fantastic hands-on training and progression opportunities! Overview: My client is a national recycling & energy recovery company, operating over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector-leading firm is seeking an experiencedTitle: Operations Team Leader Location: Bargeddie, GlasgowShifts: 4 on 4 off (days 7am - 7pm)Salary: Circa £38,000 per annum + 14% Bonus + Overtime Opportunities + 7% Pension Contribution Scheme + Enhanced Benefits Package + Fantastic hands-on training and progression opportunities! Overview: My client is a national recycling & energy recovery company, operating over 300 sites across the country. This ethical, sector-leading firm is seeking an experienced
- Groundworks Gang Needed: (2 Groundworkers + 1 Excavator Operator) - Edinburgh CivilsAre you a reliable, established 3-Man Groundworks Gang looking for immediate, ongoing work in Edinburgh? We have a position available for a proven team to join a busy civils project in the city centre.Job Details:Role: Experienced Groundworks Gang (Team of 3)Team Composition: Must include 2 Skilled Groundworkers and 1 Competent 360 Excavator Operator.Location: Edinburgh DurGroundworks Gang Needed: (2 Groundworkers + 1 Excavator Operator) - Edinburgh CivilsAre you a reliable, established 3-Man Groundworks Gang looking for immediate, ongoing work in Edinburgh? We have a position available for a proven team to join a busy civils project in the city centre.Job Details:Role: Experienced Groundworks Gang (Team of 3)Team Composition: Must include 2 Skilled Groundworkers and 1 Competent 360 Excavator Operator.Location: Edinburgh Dur
- We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Social Worker to join a dynamic team working within a Prison. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the prison system, supporting their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.CompetitiveWe are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Social Worker to join a dynamic team working within a Prison. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals within the prison system, supporting their rehabilitation and successful reintegration into the community. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Competitive
- Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact in the criminal justice system? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join the team in Falkirk. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.Professional Development: OpportunitieAre you a qualified and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact in the criminal justice system? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join the team in Falkirk. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.Professional Development: Opportunitie
- Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join the team. If you have significant statutory children and families experience and thrive on managing complex casework, we want to hear from you! Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.ComAre you an experienced Social Worker passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to join the team. If you have significant statutory children and families experience and thrive on managing complex casework, we want to hear from you! Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Com
- Are you a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for criminal justice and domestic abuse prevention? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our innovative Domestic Abuse Service in Edinburgh. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.Professional DeveloAre you a dedicated and compassionate social worker with a passion for criminal justice and domestic abuse prevention? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our innovative Domestic Abuse Service in Edinburgh. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hours and choose assignments that fit your lifestyle.Competitive Pay Rates: We offer highly competitive remuneration for each placement.Professional Develo
- Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? Do you want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team in the stunning coastal town of Oban? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.We're seeking an experienced and compassionate social worker to join our team, providing high-quality support and advocacy for adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a crucial rAre you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities? Do you want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team in the stunning coastal town of Oban? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.We're seeking an experienced and compassionate social worker to join our team, providing high-quality support and advocacy for adults with learning disabilities. You'll play a crucial r
- Navigating a complex and challenging environment requires a special kind of professional. As a social worker in a Glasgow prison, you'll provide vital support and guidance to individuals who have committed sex offences. This unique role demands exceptional resilience, empathy, and a commitment to helping people make positive changes in their lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working to rehabilitate offenders and contribute to the safety of our comNavigating a complex and challenging environment requires a special kind of professional. As a social worker in a Glasgow prison, you'll provide vital support and guidance to individuals who have committed sex offences. This unique role demands exceptional resilience, empathy, and a commitment to helping people make positive changes in their lives. You'll be part of a dedicated team, working to rehabilitate offenders and contribute to the safety of our com
- We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our dynamic criminal justice generic team in Glasgow. If you're committed to making a real difference in people's lives and want to contribute to a supportive and innovative team, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to use your skills to support individuals, promote social justice, and help build a safer community. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible HoWe're looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our dynamic criminal justice generic team in Glasgow. If you're committed to making a real difference in people's lives and want to contribute to a supportive and innovative team, we'd love to hear from you. This is an opportunity to use your skills to support individuals, promote social justice, and help build a safer community. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Ho
- Are you an experienced and dedicated Social Worker passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older adults? Do you possess a strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals aged 65 and over? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and supportive Older People's Team in the beautiful coastal town of St Andrews. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: ControlAre you an experienced and dedicated Social Worker passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older adults? Do you possess a strong understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by individuals aged 65 and over? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and supportive Older People's Team in the beautiful coastal town of St Andrews. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control
- Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? An exciting opportunity awaits you in the beautiful region of Moray! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our Children and Families team, working across a diverse caseload that includes Child Protection, Looked After Children, Children's Hearings, and parent assessments. If you're committed to safeguarding anAre you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? An exciting opportunity awaits you in the beautiful region of Moray! We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Social Worker to join our Children and Families team, working across a diverse caseload that includes Child Protection, Looked After Children, Children's Hearings, and parent assessments. If you're committed to safeguarding an
- Discover a rewarding career opportunity in the stunning coastal town of Wick! Our dedicated Children and Families Care and Protection team is seeking a motivated Social Worker to help us continue providing high-quality support and intervention to vulnerable children and their families in the area. If you're ready for a challenging yet highly fulfilling role, apply today. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work hoDiscover a rewarding career opportunity in the stunning coastal town of Wick! Our dedicated Children and Families Care and Protection team is seeking a motivated Social Worker to help us continue providing high-quality support and intervention to vulnerable children and their families in the area. If you're ready for a challenging yet highly fulfilling role, apply today. Benefits of our brilliant rewards package include:Flexible Hours: Control your work ho
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Social care jobs in Scotland are consistently in demand due to the increasing need for in-home and residential support across the nation. This sector is suitable for compassionate professionals seeking meaningful and secure employment. Housing support and care at home roles show particular growth in Scotland. Learn more about roles such as social worker, care assistant and support worker.
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The construction sector in Scotland is growing, driven by a high volume of new infrastructure and housing developments across the country. The industry is suited for skilled tradespeople and management professionals, with frequent openings for roles like a construction manager. Major work in Glasgow and Edinburgh drives many of the available construction jobs in Scotland. Learn more about roles such as groundworker, building surveyor and construction project manager.
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Customer service jobs in Scotland are frequent across various industries, including large financial institutions and public sector contact centres. This area is ideal for organised individuals with strong communication skills looking for roles such as a Customer Service Advisor. Edinburgh and Glasgow, in particular, see high volumes of open jobs in Scotland requiring customer support. Learn more about customer service roles such as administrator, advisor and representative.
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There are broad job opportunities in Scotland, with strong growth sectors in technology, renewable energy, and life sciences. The largest employers are in key areas such as health and social care, and education.
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The most in-demand roles in Scotland are currently in technology and IT, healthcare (including social care), and renewable energy. There is also a continuous need for skilled workers in the construction trades.
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which careers are easiest to start in scotland?
Careers with frequent entry-level jobs in Scotland are generally found in the service industries, such as retail and customer service. Entry-level roles in social care are also accessible and offer pathways for growth.
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The field with the largest number of payrolled employees and therefore the most job opportunities in Scotland is health and social work, followed closely by wholesale and retail, with significant employment also found in construction roles and education roles.