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Our current vacancies
Our current vacancies
Explore the jobs that are currently open for applications. Pay attention to each closing date so you can make sure to get your application in on time.
Job vacancies
Project Manager - Innovation and Place (x2)
We're looking for two Project Managers for our Innovation and Place team. You’ll help drive delivery and make a difference to companies, partners and places across Scotland.
Salary: £46,490 - £53,823 (rising to £47,376 - £54,849 from 1 January 2024)
Closing Date: 5 December 2023
Team Leader – Innovation and Place
Our Innovation and Place team are searching for a leader with experience in placemaking. You’ll create high-quality sites and premises for key growth sectors in Scotland.
Salary: £60,102 - £69,151 (rising to £61,247 - £70,469 from 1 January 2024)
Closing Date: 5 December 2023
Specialist - SMAS
We're looking for a specialist to join the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) and support the team to help manufacturing businesses stay competitive in a changing landscape.
Salary: £54,362 (rising to £55,398 from 01 Jan 24)
Closing date: 13 December 2023
Researcher - Evaluation and Appraisal
We're looking for a researcher to join our Evaluation and Appraisal Team to help estimate the economic impacts of projects and manage evaluations once these are complete.
Salary: £40,939 (rising to £41,719 from 1 January 2024)
Closing date: 13 December 2023
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The application process
Online application form
Fill out our online application form for the role you’re interested in. You can save as you go along, and return to complete it any time before the deadline. Only upload a CV if you’re asked to.
Initial decision
Using a blind recruitment process, we’ll review your application along with all other submitted applications. We’ll always contact you to let you know whether your application has progressed to the next stage or not.
Interviews
If your application looks suitable, we’ll invite you to an interview – either remotely or in person. You may be required to provide a presentation or complete an exercise. In some cases, you may be asked for a second interview.
Final decision
We’ll contact everyone we interview to let them know if they’ve been successful or not. If you’ve been successful we’ll be in touch with our offer. If you accept, we’ll provide your contract, confirm your start date and provide any other information you need.
Why choose Scottish Enterprise?
Adrian Gillespie, Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise, talks about some of the things that make Scottish Enterprise an exiting and unique place to work.
No matter what area you choose to work in, you’ll be contributing to our shared ambitions, like making Scotland’s economy fairer, wealthier and greener, as well as helping Scotland’s businesses to innovate, find investment and achieve their international ambitions.
Just starting a new career?
If you’re just starting your career or planning a career change, our graduate programmes, internships or apprenticeships could help you get started. They offer insights into various aspects of Scottish Enterprise, and in some cases give you the chance to work across multiple teams.
Got a question?
If you’ve got any questions about our vacancies, life at Scottish Enterprise or the application process, feel free to get in touch.
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Stonewall Scotland diversity champion
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Young Person's Guarantee employer
Top 10 Flexible Employer
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Investors in young people - Gold Award
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