Employment, Training, Volunteering and Work Experience Opportunities

These are opportunities that external organisations have asked us to promote to our members and who welcome applications from disabled people.

These opportunities are presented for information only and are the sole responsibility of the organisation named. Please contact them directly with any enquiries.

If you have an opportunity that you would like us to post, contact [email protected]

BBC Scotland job: Journalist

The BBC are advertising a vacancy for a full-time journalist as part of their Extend programme, which offers dedicated support for disabled job seekers and employees.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take on the role of production journalist in the BBC TV News team. On Reporting Scotland, you will be producing a range of bulletins and providing support, as you build towards contributing to the flagship 1830 bulletin.

This role will provide a huge amount of opportunity to develop your TV production skills and to work with an experienced team of journalists who lead the agenda in Scottish news every day.

This role involves some weekend working, on a rotation basis.

Main Responsibilites

Prepare and produce TV news bulletins and other content.
Work closely with reporters and correspondents to produce journalism to the highest standard, making key editorial decisions in collaboration with colleagues.
Make confident decisions under time pressure, knowing when to seek editorial and legal advice.
Use desktop editing, scripting software and other technology to bring stories to life.
Develop strong relationships with the wider BBC Scotland news team.

More information at this link: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Glasgow-Journalist-Glasgow-G511DA/794023502/

This is not a GDA job, so we cannot answer any questions in relation to this vacancy.

The Glasgow Guarantee

If you are unemployed and live in the Glasgow City Council area you can register with the Glasgow Guarantee to get instant access to a large number of permanent vacancies (paying the Glasgow Living Wage) and Modern Apprenticeship opportunities.

For more information see the website: Home – Glasgow Guarantee

As an approved employability provider GDA can help our members to complete the registration process. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Young Person’s Guarantee – volunteering opportunities with Glasgow Life.

Glasgow life are currently recruiting young people aged 16 – 25 years to participate.

Working with our partners Glasgow Council Voluntary Sector (GCVS), Glasgow Life are proud to offer funded and supported volunteering placements for young people who often face barriers.

Recognising that some individuals are not yet ready for a work placement it offers an opportunity to develop confidence, skills and experience to move onto a positive destination. Designed to match personal interests, priorities, skills and experience, there is a wide range of opportunities to choose from across the city.

To register or refer a young person please email: [email protected]