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05/06/2026

An exciting opportunity to join the ACVO and Volunteer Aberdeen team as Senior Development Officer (Employability).

Find out more and apply by 10th June here - https://acvo.org.uk/vacancies/senior-development-officer-employability/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSPsiNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3N2c4aDZmRWw5dzhVQllhc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm-gr9MR2qF5BFIPVoNjL8rjgzq78XeyP_lprEh2wjD9x_PkcmmOj0KgjD6e_aem_HpdjdCQ0LOTEjH4G1zqPvg

📢 1 week to go to apply to join our team as our new Senior Development Officer (Employability)!

🗓️ Application deadline extended to 10th June 2026

💼 We’re looking for a passionate and collaborative Senior Development Officer (Employability) to help strengthen employability support across Aberdeen’s third sector.

Working closely with Aberdeen’s Local Employability Partnership and Employability Training Providers Forum, this role will support collaboration across the sector, helping organisations identify opportunities, strengthen partnership working and grow their impact.

The postholder will engage with local and national third sector providers, support organisational development and help expand the reach of employability support through stronger community connections and strategic partnership working.

If you have experience in employability, partnership development and collaborative working, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Aberdeen
💷 £34,000
⏰ Full time | 35 hours per week (open to flexible working requests)

📝 Find out more and apply: https://acvo.org.uk/vacancies/senior-development-officer-employability/

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04/06/2026

Have you booked your free slot at Tuesday's ABZWorks Job Fair?

If you are looking for live, local employment opportunities, come along to the Sandman Hotel, Aberdeen between 10am and 3pm to meet employers across a range of sectors.

We will also be providing CV 'glow ups' and practice mock interviews on the day.

Book your free slot here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/abzworks-jobs-fair-tickets-1988909934153?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Aberdeen City Council Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

Jobs Fair for those looking for work.

28/05/2026

This week at our Language Cafe!

We will talk about blood donation. ❣️

Did you know Scotland currently has a shortage of blood donors, with less than 2% of people donating?

🗓 Thursday 28th
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King St, Aberdeen AB24 5AA

As always, we’ll chat, connect, and enjoy the friendly atmosphere. Plus, we’ll be listening to the wonderful storyteller .cordiner

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS

Pauline Cordiner, A Scottish Storyteller

18/05/2026

As young mum to a disabled toddler, Andi Shand had to put her career plans on hold. But sheer determination and hard work carried her to her dream of setting up her own business - and she's now shortlisted for national awards.

We're incredibly proud of everything Andi has achieved. You can read her story here: https://abzworks.co.uk/rising-star-andi-is-thriving-in-new-business/

Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire

Young Aberdeen mum Andi was determined to learn, train, and get into work. Unfortunately, her wee girl had significant health issues which classified her as disabled and due to the level of care she needed, and hospital visits, Andi was unable to take her plans forward. But as little Brandi grew, he...

30/04/2026

Andrea's dream of running her own business is a step closer to reality, after she successfully applied for our ABZWorks Green Skills Individual Training Fund.
You can read her story here: https://abzworks.co.uk/green-skills-training-fund-sews-up-andreas-business-plans/
Business Gateway - Aberdeen City & Shire Community Planning Aberdeen Aberdeen City Council Community Planning Aberdeen Communities Aberdeen Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership

Andrea is realising her ambitions to launch her own business, teaching others how to make their own clothes by repurposing discarded fabrics

29/04/2026

Our latest blog post showcases the eleven grassroots organisations which secured funding via the ABZWorks Development Fund to deliver employability support activities in the heart of Aberdeen's communities.

The ABZWorks Development Fund was set up to help up reach people furthest from the labour market and support them to build confidence and skills, while moving closer to getting a job, getting a better paid job, moving on to formal training or education, or into volunteering.

It was also designed to build and enhance the employability capacity of community organisations operating in Aberdeen, with a particular focus on parents, young people, and inclusion.

Find out more here: https://abzworks.co.uk/abzworks-development-grants-boost-grassroots-employability-offer/

ELEVEN community organisations have secured funding via the ABZWorks Development Grants Fund. The Fund focused on community-based, early-engagement employability activity to help Aberdeen residents overcome barriers to employment and move towards training, volunteering, education, self-employment or...

23/04/2026

16/03/2026

Don’t miss this one! 🌿

We’ve got a very special Language Café session this week. As part of the session, we’ll be heading outdoors! Karina from ship will be taking us for a walk, with chats and fun activities happening along the way. 🚶‍♀️✨

📅 Thursday, March 29
🕚 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Aberdeen Arts Centre

Please arrive on time so you can enjoy all the activities!