2024 Future Pathway Event

On Wednesday 6th November from 1:00pm-3:30pm.  Around 28 partners from local businesses and educational establishments will be presenting their available pathways. 

The purpose of the event is to showcase the range of pathways e.g. school leaver positions, apprenticeships, college or university by giving pupils time to engage with as many of our partners as possible.  We hope that by talking to and asking questions of the many partners attending, the pupils will be better informed and perhaps establish some important contacts. 

Aberdeenshire Council

from mountain to sea... the very best of Scotland!

Helping to create and sustain the best quality of life for all through:

• happy, healthy and confident people

• safe, friendly and lively communities

• an enterprising and adaptable economy

• our special environment and diverse culture

Employment Support

The Employment Support Team (EST) is the council's central point for employment support. The team coordinates the Aberdeenshire Employability Partnership, which is geared to help people into work and training.

The EST assists anyone living in Aberdeenshire who is actively seeking employment, or looking to enter education or training to gain full-time or additional employment. We can offer practical assistance if you are returning to the work market following redundancy or after an absence such as raising children or health issues or perhaps you are looking to retrain for a better job.

We offer one to one support from a trained Key Worker, who will assess where you are in the job market, where would you like to be and help plan how we can help you get there.

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/employability-support/employment-support-team/

Work placement opportunities for pupils

Work placements should allow young people to experience a relevant, challenging, enjoyable and appropriate learning experience in a workplace. A placement should help young people make informed decisions about their future careers.

https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/work-placement-unit/

Jobs and Careers

Find council jobs and career opportunities including apprenticeships and volunteering, employee benefits, how to apply for a council job: https://jobs.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action (AVA)

Our mission is to promote the growth of strong, resilient communities by connecting, supporting and promoting the third sector in Aberdeenshire. If your group, organisation or charity requires advice or support relating to anything from governance to funding or volunteering, please contact us. We have a Development team of specialists.

Volunteering

AVA is a one-stop-shop for all aspects of local volunteering. Our staff can support you with finding suitable volunteering opportunities as well as advising groups on taking on and managing volunteers. As a volunteer, you can work towards three awards - iVolunteer (age 5-11), Saltire (age 12-25) and the Aberdeenshire Volunteer Award (age 18+). Organisations can also work towards a nationally-recognised Volunteer-Friendly Award. Click on the links below.

Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action

Aboyne Joinery and Construction

AJC Homes specialises in the design of high quality homes across a variety of attractive rural and suburban locations throughout Aberdeen City and Shire.

First time buyers, families, downsizers and retirees – we offer homes for a range of life stages, each one carefully created with people in mind.

AJC Construction comprises a talented team of tradespeople skilled in a host of disciplines from stone masonry to traditional joinery. We take pride in employing a local work force, and provide apprenticeships to ensure our team’s excellent levels of craftsmanship are passed on to the next generation. We depend entirely on our reputation, and strive to create successful partnerships with our customers and colleagues through a professional approach that prioritises integrity, honesty and open-ness.

Based in Aboyne, we are fully committed to the long term sustainable development of Aberdeenshire, creating beautiful places to live today, and for generations to come.

Apprenticeships - We invest in our people

Since our founding, we have continued to invest heavily in our in-house apprenticeships and are proud to provide many individuals with their first step in their construction careers.

If you are interested in joining AJC please email a covering letter and CV to info@ajcscotland.com

Our team

Our team comprises a range of dedicated individuals highly skilled in their particular field.  Together we prioritise quality, whether in relation to the build or in our dealings with clients. We take pride in drawing on decades of collective knowledge and experience to continually meet and exceed client expectations. 

Balmoral Arms (Crerar hotels)

Discover hospitality & hotel jobs with Crerar Hotels Careers.

Ever thought about a hotel job, or looking for your next move to develop within a quality hotel company with locations throughout the UK?

At Crerar Hotels, we aim to be the destination of choice through our values. We take pride in ourselves, our hotels and our surroundings to give guests a truly authentic experience.

A position with Crerar Hotels is more than a career. It is a lifestyle.

Explore your destination and go hiking, paddleboarding or kayaking after work.

A wide range of hotel jobs in the UK available

With live in hotel jobs, chef jobs, bar staff, waiters & waitresses, housekeeping jobs, receptionists, spa therapists, lifeguards, trainees, and hotel jobs with accommodation available, there are so many options to choose from.

Our wonderful locations mean we have hotel jobs in Nairn (near Inverness), Oban, Inveraray (Argyll and Bute), Inverurie (Aberdeenshire) and Ballater (Cairngorms National Park), Dunkeld (Perthshire), Pitlochry (Perthshire) and Grasmere (Lake District).

You will even benefit from free hotel staff transport options for our picturesque locations in Glencoe (Highlands, near Fort William) and the Isle of Mull (Inner Hebrides).

We are looking for new talent to join our team and can offer you more pay, better employment benefits and ongoing training and development.

Crerar Hotel's Early Careers Programmes - Bespoke Future Hotelier & Culinary Programmes

Are you aged 16-24, perhaps considering leaving school and not sure what you want to study at college? Perhaps you have left school in the last few years and are still not sure what you want to do. Do you enjoy learning on the job rather than in the classroom? Perhaps like the idea of working in hotels, but not sure what part?

Then a Crerar Hotels Modern Apprenticeship sounds like the ideal path for you.

The Launch of Early Careers Programmes

In partnership with SDC-Learn, we have two industry-leading early careers learning programmes, designed to introduce the next generation of talent to the ways in which they can make a fulfilling hospitality career for themselves.

• Future Hotelier Apprenticeship

• Culinary Apprenticeship

Both apprenticeships will be delivered as work-based qualifications, allowing hands-on learners the chance to gain industry on-job learning experience while they are supported towards achieving recognised qualifications. Our early careers programmes will initially open to 16-24 year olds.

Balmoral Arms (Formerly Deeside Inn) | Ballater Hotel

Bancon Homes

Bancon Homes, the new homes development company within the Bancon Group, have been building homes for more than 40 years and are widely recognised as one of the north east of Scotland’s foremost homebuilding brands.

Part of the Bancon Group, we currently have developments in Aberdeen, Banchory and Mintlaw and have an enviable reputation for the quality of our workmanship and design led approach. In 2022 the company was a finalist in three categories of The Scottish Home Awards, two for our Aden Meadows development in Mintlaw and one for The Reserve at Eden in Aberdeen. In 2021 Bancon Homes was also nominated as a finalist in three categories, two for our Lochside of Leys development in Banchory and one for the Housebuilder of the Year (less than 100 units). 

https://www.banconhomes.com/about-us/

Barnardo’s Works

What we do

Barnardo’s Works delivers employability training and support to 16 to 24 years olds within Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.

Our service delivers a wide range of programmes that will help you gain confidence to progress towards work or further training. You can get support on a one-to-one basis or within a group setting. You could even get a work placement or some SQA qualifications that you can add to your CV or Job applications.

Barnardo’s Work offers a range of programmes to support school transition. These include Head2Work, Explore and Believe and our new YPG Winter Leaver's programme. These programmes focus on helping school leavers to take their next steps into employment or further training.

Barnardo’s Works also delivers direct support to young people to learn more about the work place, gain a qualification and apply for a job or an apprenticeship under our YPG Shire programme and also our Access to construction providing direct access to construction employers. Our service works with a wide range of employers to provide work experience placements across the city and Aberdeenshire.

We can help with

Employability/skills

Providing advice and advocacy on the skills needed to support sustained employment. Focuses on increasing confidence, resilience and self esteem through employment, work experience, volunteering, educational opportunities and qualifications.

Employment

Supporting young people into education, employment or training. Increasing confidence, resilience and self-esteem through mentoring, work experience, volunteering, educational opportunities and qualifications.

If you are interested in finding our more or would like to make a referral then please contact us on 01224 624090 or send an enquiry to barnardosworksnortheast@barnardos.org.uk

https://www.barnardos.org.uk/get-support/services/barnardos-works-aberdeen-and-aberdeenshire

Cairngorms National Park Authority

The Cairngorms National Park is the largest park in the UK and is situated in the heart of the Scottish Highlands.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a Non Departmental Public Body, and currently employs approximately 110 staff across a range of disciplines including Planning, Communities, Visitor Services, Conservation, Land Management, Communications and Corporate Services.

The purpose of the Park Authority is to promote partnership working and give leadership to all the bodies and agencies involved in the sustainable growth and development of the Cairngorms National Park. Through co-ordinating development and collective agreement of the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP), the Park Authority aims to ensure the 'collective and co-ordinated delivery' of the four aims of the National Park, which are:

a) To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area;

b) To promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area;

c) To promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public; and

d) To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area’s communities.

The Cairngorms National Park is one of the last wildernesses in the UK. It is a place of sheer abundance having more high level mountain ground than anywhere else in Britain or Ireland, the largest Caledonian forest, some of the UK’s purest rivers and it also hosts 25 per cent of the UK’s threatened species – it is a truly unique landscape.

Cairngorms National Park is more than just an idyllic place to work and is listed in the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for. Our Grantown on Spey headquarters is within easy reach of Aviemore and Inverness. We also offer many benefits such as; a great place to work, cycle to work scheme, generous annual leave allowance, flexitime and a very competitive pension scheme.

For more information visit Working For The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) - Cairngorms National Park Authority

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW)

About us

Our goal is to make a difference and empower the young people of Aberdeen City and Shire with knowledge, inspiration, and experience before entering the workforce.

Bridging the gap between industry and education

DYW North East is one of 20 regional DYW groups in Scotland; we bridge the gap between industry and education by helping employers to play an active role in preparing young people for life beyond school. Our Employer School Coordinators provide each secondary school in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with on-the-ground support to develop strong and sustainable industry partnerships.

Since its inception in 2014, DYW has played a significant role in ensuring that young people have a work-relevant educational experience. Through the combined efforts of regional groups, partners and stakeholders, the DYW programme accomplished its headline aim of reducing 2014 levels of youth unemployment by 40% by 2021.

Jobs portal  Jobs portal | Din - DYW

Looking for your first job after school? Check out our range of trainee positions and apprenticeships.

FortyTwo Studio

We're a brand and digital agency who like to nurture long lasting relationships - while building your brand and growing your business.

https://fortytwo.studio/

We create work that helps our clients do what they need to do — sell a product or service, build a brand, communicate more effectively or just look really cool. We like to make new friends, work with nice people and try new things. If you've got a plan, an idea, or are just curious about who we are, come in or get in touch.

42 is built on these values, and we look for clients who share them too

• No Horror Stories

• Win Together & Lose Together

• Authentic & Honest

• Corporate & Boutique

• Get Involved

• Do It Yourself

Glen Tanar Estate

Stretching across 25,000 acres of Caledonian pine forests, heather-clad hills and fertile farmland, Glen Tanar Estate is situated in Royal Deeside. Home to Scotland’s most easterly Munro, Mount Keen, as well as the tumbling Water of Tanar and the River Dee, Glen Tanar is in the east of the Cairngorms National Park and includes a large National Nature Reserve.

The estate was formed in 1865 when a merchant banker and MP from Manchester, Sir William Cunliffe Brooks, bought the land from the Marquis of Huntly. Brooks made many changes to the glen: he built houses and bridges, the Tower of Ess, the Victorian Ballroom and the landscaped gardens, all of which still stand proud to this day.

In 1905, Glen Tanar was bought by George Coats, who later became Lord Glentanar. The present owners, Michael and Claire Bruce, are the fourth generation of the family to own and look after the estate. Today they manage a thriving and award-winning working estate, which comprises forestry, farming and conservation, as well as holiday cottages, outdoor pursuits and a nationally recognised Victorian Ballroom wedding venue.

Managing the land through a mix of traditional and modern techniques. Tourism and events are key components of the Glen Tanar business model, but the traditional activities of a working Highland estate form a crucial backdrop to these enterprises.

Background about Glen Tanar Estate

Health and Social Care Partnership

There are 31 health and social care partnerships in Scotland.

Each health and social care partnership works towards a set of national health and wellbeing outcomes. All Partnerships are responsible for adult social care, adult primary health care and unscheduled adult hospital care. Some are also responsible for children’s services, homelessness and criminal justice social work.

https://hscscotland.scot/hscps/

James Jones & Sons Ltd

James Jones & Sons Ltd is a family owned and managed forest products company, now under its 5th generation leadership, operating from 25 locations strategically located across the UK. The Group has evolved through more than 180 years of trading and has been active in the following activities and sectors: sawmilling, timber engineering, pallet manufacturing, forestry and land management, windfarms, iron foundry, ship building, nail manufacturing, mechanical engineering, telegraph poles, telecommunications.

Throughout this history, our employees remain our most important asset and these now number 1,220 contributing many skills and qualifications, thereby ensuring we meet our commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality and service to our valued customer base.

Careers

At James Jones & Sons Ltd we pride ourselves on being a responsible employer, providing long term and rewarding employment prospects at all of our locations across the UK. Many of our employees have stayed with us their entire careers and, as well as the Jones family, we have several employees who are the second and even third generation of their family to work for James Jones & Sons.

It is this two-way loyalty that creates the continuity across our business that makes James Jones the succesful company it is today.

Employees of James Jones enjoy a good range of employee benefits and we support staff with professional development and training needs to allow them to develop as individuals and to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the timber industry.

We will display all job vacancies on this page as they arise so please check back if you are interested in working for James Jones & Sons Ltd.

For any specific enquiries please email - recruitment@jamesjones.co.uk

 https://www.jamesjones.co.uk/work-with-us/

Lantra

Develop your skills and career with Lantra: As one of the UK and Ireland’s leading awarding bodies for training in the land-based industries, we’ve been dedicated to developing the land-based workforce for over 40 years. We develop quality training and nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by a carefully selected network of approved training partners. And because we’re a not-for-profit, we put your needs first. 

Lantra Awards’ industry leading training and qualifications are nationally recognised and highly respected. Developed by Lantra - in partnership with industry experts who know the sector inside out - our training is delivered by our trusted network of experienced Providers, Instructors and Assessors.

With an unrivalled selection of land-based courses, paired with a range of flexible delivery options, we’re your one-stop-shop for skills development and career progression.

There are so many rewarding careers in the UK land-based industries! We have over 200 career descriptions on our website, along with information about salary, skills, qualifications and training. You can also hear from people already working in the sector who will help to give you a picture of what a day in the life of a variety of careers might look like.  Home - Lantra

Select an industry below and click on the Careers Map to discover the huge range of career opportunities. Careers - Lantra

Laurie & Co, Solicitors

Originally founded in 1955, Laurie & Co is firmly established one of the most reputable and progressive legal firms in Aberdeen.

Our partners and staff are dedicated to forming constructive and enduring professional relationships with clients. Almost all of our new business is generated from referrals and recommendations from our existing clients, demonstrating the confidence that our clients have in us.

What sets us apart from many of our competitors is our commercially astute and innovative approach to problem solving. We also make a point of straight talking, whilst keeping legal jargon to an absolute minimum.

We offer a full range of legal services for individuals and families and for businesses of all sizes, helping our clients to make the right decisions no matter what the circumstances.

Legal Services

• Commercial & Development Property

• Contract Law

• Corporate & Company

• Debt Recovery

• Divorce & Separation

• Employment Law

• Dispute Resolution

• Insolvency

• Property Sales

• Property Purchases

• Residential Property Leasing

• Property Disputes

• Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney

Leys Estate

Leys Estate is the historical home of the Burnett family and has been within the ownership of the family since 1323. Although there has been continuity of land ownership over the 700 year period, the size of the estate has reduced substantially over the period, although the main core has remained largely intact.  The most recent reduction in size was with the gift of Crathes Castle and surrounding policies to the National Trust for Scotland in 1952.

Leys Estate lies to the north east of the town of Banchory nestled between the Rover Dee and the southern slopes of the Hill of Fare and is approximately 25km west of Aberdeen.

The estate covers around 7,500 acres of mixed-use land and provides:

• 5,250 acres of mixed agricultural land to 16 agricultural tenants and one in-hand farm

• Woodland management over 1,400 acres of mixed-use forestry (both commercial and non-commercial) and enabling recreational activities

• Land for community projects, activities, commercial enterprises and residential developments

• Land and buildings for over 130 commercial leases for a wide variety of independent local businesses

• 80 residential properties offering long and short term lets on affordable and market rents

As well as:

A 9 hole golf course, floodlit driving range with Toptracer Range Technology, café and self catering holiday villas.  Opportunities for food, drink and tourism enterprises and investment in the local area.  Sustainable biomass energy to over 200 households and commercial business. Tradition estate activities such as shooting, stalking and fishing and protection and enhancement of the heritage, environment and conservation values of local sites and educating the future.

Roles are varied with Leys Estate, find out more by visiting Leys Estate | A modern Scottish Estate - Leys Estate

MacRobert Trust

The MacRobert Trust is a dynamic charity based in Tarland, Aberdeenshire.  Every year the Trust provides charitable grants, awards and scholarships to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations.  Within its 7,200 acre estate in the Howe O’ Cromar, the Trust’s charitable activity includes offering various apprenticeship and training opportunities, supporting community projects, and developing and encouraging initiatives to improve climate sustainability and biodiversity.

The MacRobert Trust offers training and apprenticeship opportunities in horticulture, hospitality and professional cookery.  They are designed to develop practical skills and gain valuable on-the-job experience. These apprenticeships offer excellent opportunities for career growth, skills development, and meaningful employment. We believe it is important to invest in the future of young people and build a skilled workforce in these key sectors. Our focus on sustainable development and rural community opportunities is reflected in these apprenticeships.

The MacRobert Trust also offers many part-time or school-leaver employment opportunities at Douneside House.

Home - The MacRobert Trust

Hospitality Apprenticeship North East – Shape Your Future With Us

Medics&Me

We enable, support and inspire students from every background to excel in their medicine application, whilst providing medical students with outreach, community and opportunity.

APPROACH

Medics&Me is a free widening access programme for medicine made up of over 200 volunteers. Founded in 2020 we pair to non-selective state schools to enable, support and inspire students to excel in their medicine applications. We provide mentoring from current medical students, mock multiple mini interviews, problem based learning sessions and open access Meet the Doctor/Surgeon events.

https://www.medicsandme.com/

NESCOL

Open Day: Saturday 30 November

Register your interest in our Open Day at Aberdeen Altens, Aberdeen City, and Fraserburgh campuses to receive updates about the event.

Join the single largest provider of vocational education and training in the North East of Scotland.

Over 20,000 students. 4 locations. 500+ courses.

We have a course to suit everyone; whether you’re fresh out of school, currently working, returning to education or simply want to try something new – whatever your educational or occupational background, an opportunity awaits at NESCol.

https://www.nescol.ac.uk/

RAF

Air and Space Power to Protect Our Nation

For over a hundred years the Royal Air Force has defended the skies of Britain and projected Britain’s power and influence around the world. We work with our UK and international partners to watch the skies, respond to threats, prevent conflicts, and provide assistance in an uncertain world.

Careers.          

You’ll be given opportunities you won’t find in any other careers and, equipped with the skills and training we give to you, you’ll be working at the top of your field in the UK and overseas.

We look at you differently: a career in the RAF is about discovering your natural talent and working together to find out what makes you happy, productive and brings you the most value in your life.  The RAF is full of ordinary folk who come to us often with nothing more than a desire to lead a less ordinary existence.

Officer or Aviator?

If you join the RAF full time your training depends on which level you join at  - Officer or Aviator.  Basic training looks at military skills, fitness, operational policies of the RAF, its structure and management. Once this is complete you will “pass out” and move on to your specialist training.

To find our more visit  RAF Recruitment | Life in the RAF | Royal Air Force

Robert Gordon’s University

Robert Gordon University provides industry led undergraduate and postgraduate courses leading to highly relevant awards and degrees. Situated on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK, the university provides facilities that will have a real influence on your capacity to learn.

Robert Gordon University is an innovative, inclusive, impactful and professionally-focused institution focused on demand-led teaching and research.

https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study

Royal Navy/Marines

Maritime branch of the armed forces protecting our interests at sea both home and abroad.

A job in the Royal Navy means adventure, camaraderie, and lifelong prospects.  Every day is different, whether you’re policing oceans, delivering aid during disasters, or engaged in combat.  Join us and be a key part of global operations.

We offer apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships, sponsorship and graduate roles in a range of professions including medical and healthcare, warfare, logistics, engineering and aviation.

There are multiple pathways options with the Royal Navy/Marines such as further education, modern apprenticeships, school leaver employment, and others such as university sponsorship and graduate positions in medical and engineering roles.

To find out more visit Royal Navy Jobs | Royal Navy or pop into the Armed Forces careers offices in Belmont Street, Aberdeen.

RTS Forestry

Scotland and Northern England’s leading forest management and contracting company.

Working from our offices in Crieff, Hexham, Inverness and Inverurie, RTS Forestry provides independent professional forest management and contracting services across Scotland and Northern England.

Our focus is on providing a tailored service to each client utilising the experience of our uniquely skilled team of foresters. We deliver the full suite of Forest Management services to a wide variety of private individuals, investment portfolio clients and charitable organisations.

Timber Harvesting

RTS was founded as a timber harvesting organsiation over forty years ago and this remains a core part of our business. Our projects ranage from windfarm construction projects of scale through to smaller scale thinning operations.

Windfarm & Transmission

RTS Forestry is the leading infrastructure consultancy and delivery company. We work with developers through every stage of a project process from intital concept and design through planning to project delivery. Our work encompasses windfarms, hydro, solar and grid connections.

Woodfuel

RTS Forestry is one of the largest suppliers of woodchips in Scotland. As woodchip suppliers we are unique in that we can control every aspect of the supply chain - from planting the tree to delivering into boilers as conditioned woodchips.

Roles range from Woodland Managers, Forestry Project Manager, Financial Controller, Infrastructure Project Manager, Graduate Forester, Project Administrator and more.

Home - RTS Forestry

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

SRUC was established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, we can trace our lineage back over 100 years.

Our vision: To be Scotland’s enterprise university at the heart of our sustainable natural economy.
Our mission: Creating and mobilising knowledge and talent. Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland’s natural economy.

Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy. A natural economy fuelled by responsible use of the world's natural resources: people, land, energy, water, animals and plants.

By working in partnership, we focus on solving the "wicked challenges" facing the planet, including climate change, biodiversity and access to nutritious food and clean water.

By focussing on the sustainable natural economy, SRUC will strive to lead the way in delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all, in Scotland, and beyond. 

Study With Us

With hundreds of courses across more than 20 disciplines, we provide the skills, experience and confidence you need to create a successful career.

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/study-with-us/

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Working together for a safer Scotland

We are committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.

Careers

Make a difference. Our firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role.

Roles range from Firefighters, control room operators, vehicle technicians, community action team and fire safety enforcement.

Find out what it takes to become a firefighter. Careers | Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Skills Development Scotland

Skills Development Scotland is the national skills body supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills.

What we do

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.

Apprenticeships

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is Scotland’s national skills body. We contribute to Scotland’s sustainable economic growth by supporting people and businesses to develop and apply their skills. We work with our partners to provide services that deliver the very best outcomes for Scotland’s people, businesses and the economy.

We all want our young people to be effective lifelong career planners who can make informed and confident decisions about their future.

Our work in schools

Here at Skills Development Scotland (SDS) we support pupils, parents and teachers with a comprehensive range of career information advice and guidance (CIAG) services.

Our professionally qualified careers staff provide face-to-face guidance. We also have our digital channels including My World of Work and Apprenticeships.scot.

About SDS - Skills Development Scotland

Sugplumb

Sugplumb is different because we cover all aspects of plumbing, heating and renewables.

We can offer the complete mechanical package for installations on both retro fit and new build houses and including small commercial.
Sugplumb understand that every customer's needs are unique, and we do not tie ourselves to any specific manufacturer or system. Our experienced Operations Manager is available to conduct surveys and supply expert advice to help you find the best system for your property's requirements. We can also assist with finance packages and help with grant funding applications when available.

Experience In The Industry

Sugplumb boasts a decade of success driven by a highly knowledgeable and experienced senior team dedicated to the industry. The company's growth is attributed to their commitment to traditional values. Unlike the typical sales-driven approach, Sugplumb emphasises personal contact and a friendly, efficient service. Whether through MD Stuart or Renewables Manager Iain, the team ensures continuous support from project onset to completion, promising personalized attention to every inquiry.

At Sugplumb, we are committed to excellence in our services, and this commitment starts with our exceptional team. We are constantly on the lookout for talented and experienced individuals to join our dynamic workforce. If you have a passion for the plumbing and heating industry and bring expertise in mechanical ventilation, heat recovery systems, oil boiler fitting, or other related fields, we want to hear from you. We value skill, dedication, and a strong work ethic, and we offer an environment where your expertise is recognized and your contributions make a real difference.

https://sugplumb.com/careers/

Tax Assist Accountants Banchory

At TaxAssist Accountants Banchory, our mission is to support you and your business’ growth and financial success. Our expert team, led by Steven Mearns and Cameron Allan, is committed to providing bespoke, jargon free, professional advice to help you fulfil your ambitions.

We take pride in being different from other accountants by providing a local and personal service, where you can easily come and meet with us at your convenience. Our friendly team, are here to provide expert advice tailored to your situation.

Careers at TaxAssist

The world of accountancy is constantly changing and clients want real time information on how their businesses are operating and where improvements can be made. At TaxAssist Accountants, we aim to be market leaders in providing these insights to small businesses through being proactive and utilising technologies to achieve these goals.

We are looking for people who want to work with modern technology and who can build relationships with clients to help them see how this will help their business operate efficiently and effectively. Most of our people working in a TaxAssist practice will get real experience across all business types and industries which many accounting firms cannot offer.

Ideal candidates will work well on their own initiative, will thrive when faced with new challenges, will be forward-thinking, and embrace technology and how it changes what we do.

Training & Development

Continuous learning is an essential feature of life at TaxAssist Accountants. Sitting within a small team, but with access to advice and guidance from the central Support Centre, you will receive great exposure to client support queries and on-the-job coaching. We encourage staff to pursue professional qualifications and regular formal training.

 TaxAssist takes its commitment to staff development very seriously and can offer a two-year diploma course for senior practice staff designed to nurture management and leadership skills. There are also regular webinars covering business development, accounting, tax and software training days for staff to attend.

A number of franchisees in the network are also recognised as ICAEW accredited trainers, helping to attract and retain talented individuals by offering the ACA qualification.

As part of a network of over 400 offices across the UK, you could join a wider team and will have the opportunity to share in best practice sharing sessions to encourage cross learning. Knowing that happy teams who feel engaged and supported are key to the success of a practice, TaxAssist holds regular staff regional meetings.

TaxAssist Accountants in Banchory | TaxAssist Accountants Banchory

 The Fife Arms Hotel (Artfarm)

Artfarm is a one-of-a-kind independent hospitality company founded by Iwan and Manuela Wirth. Renowned for developing and reinventing distinctive sites including the award-winning Fife Arms Hotel in Braemar, The Fish Shop Restaurant & Fish Mongers in Ballater, The Audley Public House & Mount Street Restaurant in Mayfair, London, Manuela restaurant in Los Angeles, Roth Bar, Da Costa Italian Restaurant and Durslade Farm Shop in Somerset, and Cantina Restaurant in Menorca. Artfarm uniquely brings together art, community, education, people, and place.  

Located in the heart of Braemar, the hotel houses 46 beautifully appointed bedrooms - each one a homage to place, person, or event with links to the area along with the stunning Albamhor Spa and some of the most unique event spaces. Dining experiences extend to the Clunie Dining Room showcasing the art of open wood-fire cooking, The Flying Stag Pub serving up local beers and firm Scottish favourites, Bertie’s our glamorous and elegant Whisky Bar, Elsa’s our Art Deco Cocktail Bar, and our more relaxed Drawing Room – all of which celebrate the best in local ingredients and are expertly prepared by our dedicated culinary team.

The Fife Arms has recently been awarded Conde Naste Readers’ Choice Best Hotel – UK, as well as the prestigious 2 Michelin Keys, and Aberdeen City & Shire’s Hospitality Employer of the Year.

The Fife Arms team is made up of talented individuals from Scotland and all over the world who are united in their passion for the art of hospitality. Working at The Fife Arms is an opportunity to join a dedicated, inspiring and fun group of people and to be part of one of the most exciting hotel openings in Scotland.

Scottish Highland Hotel Careers | The Fife Arms, 5 Star Hotel

Hospitality Apprenticeship North East – Shape Your Future With Us

UHI – Scottish School of Forestry

Scotland’s forestry sector is expanding rapidly and more skilled workers are needed to meet targets for new woodland, timber processing/production and climate change. Arboriculturalists are also in demand as our urban trees face new pressures from a changing climate and more development.

It means there’s never been a better or more exciting time to join the forestry sector. Contact us to arrange a 1-1 chat with one of our subject leaders.

Courses

• Introduction to the Woodland Environment | SCQF Level 4 - Full-time

• Woodland Skills | SCQF Level 5 - Full-time

• Trees and Timber (Modern Apprenticeship) | SCQF Level 5 - Work-based

• Forestry and Urban Woodland Operations | SCQF Level 6 - Full-time

• Forestry HNC | SCQF Level 7 - Full-time

• Forestry Operations PDA | SCQF Level 7 - Work Based

• Horticulture (Next Gen) HNC/HND | SCQF Level 7/8 - Full-time, Part-time

• Forestry and Treescapes Management BSc (Hons) | SCQF Level 7-10 - Full-time, Part-time, Work-based

UHI also offer an huge range of courses not related to forestry, you can find out more here Courses - UHI Inverness or attend the open on Saturday 16th November.

Woodlands Nursery

Woodlands Nursery is a purpose built building, specifically designed for childcare and nursery activities.  It offers a secure, friendly environment for children introducing fun, activity, learning and sociability.  We opened on the 16th of August 2011 after successfully registering with The Care Inspectorate.  Children are welcomed and valued for who they are as individuals; they are supported and nurtured to promote active play and socialisation.

Each individual child’s needs are met as Woodlands promotes an environment of equality and safety.

Staff At Woodlands Nursery

At Woodlands we always have your child's individual needs at the forefront of our minds. We aim to provide a professional and well run establishment where parents and carers feel confident to leave their most precious possession, in the knowledge that their child will be cared for as well and as carefully as they are at home.

The Company is committed to excellence from all angles. Investment in staff is fundamental, along with an investment in the children themselves. The basic standards are set by the Care Commission ( Now named Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland) and the SSSC. Woodlands strives to exceed these standards wherever possible and a number of our staff are currently working towards a further Qualification.

In order for us to support your child's development in the best possible way, we employ people with different educational training backgrounds. They all attend regular further training courses, which enable them to bring new ideas and proposals to their daily work - ideas that will also benefit your child!

Qualifications

The Staff all have the necessary qualifications to work with the children and have fully and satisfactorily completed the statutory disclosure process. The staff are allocated to the classrooms to comply with the child/staff ratio set by the Care Inspectorate.

All Staff are trained in Paediatric First Aid, Elementary Food Hygiene, Infection Control, Child Protection and GIRFEC.

https://woodlandsnurseryltd.co.uk/

Woodside Veterinary Group

Woodside Veterinary Group is based in Torphins, with our branch surgeries in Aboyne and Banchory.

• Our Torphins surgery on Woodside Road is a purpose built site with its own easily accessible car park.

• Our Aboyne branch surgery is located within Station Square, Aboyne and also enjoys ample convenient car parking.

• Our Banchory branch surgery is located on Kinneskie Road, Banchory and also enjoys ample convenient car parking.

We deal with all types of pets by prebooked appointment and treat all farm animals and horses by prebooked visit. As our Torphins surgery is self-contained, we can also deal with horses and farm animals at the premises if required.

https://www.woodsidevets.co.uk/

Careers

Join a world-leading team in your local area

As part of the IVC Evidensia network, we offer world-class veterinary care, delivered locally. Our global network of practices, hospitals, and referral centres collaborate to ensure healthy animals and happy owners.

For our team members, we offer clinical independence, a genuine commitment to your well-being, incredible support and mentorship, and defined opportunities to develop.

Be part of our vital network of skilled veterinary professionals and discover what it means to be part of the world’s best veterinary group for our patients and our teams

https://www.woodsidevets.co.uk/about-us/careers