Scottish Union Learning

03/07/2026

Scottish Union Learning’s annual Highlands and Islands Week of Learning took place from June 16th to 19th, celebrating work-based learning and skills, and empowering workplace reps across the region.

This year’s programme was our most ambitious yet with 11 learning events delivered over the four days reaching well over 100 learners.

Visit our website to read more about the events that took place: https://www.scottishunionlearning.com/news/news/hi-learning-week-2026

08/06/2026

Scottish Union learning’s Highlands and Islands 2026 Week of Learning will take place from 15 to 19 June 2026.

As ever, our programme is a snapshot of the broad range of learning available through Scottish Union learning. It reflects the substantial growth in the scope of our work over the last 12 months which is built on strong partnerships with our valued partners and stakeholders across Highlands and Islands.

Please have a look at our programme and register for any events that catch your eye. Everyone is welcome to take part, from ULRs, trade union activists, members, non-members, partnership organisations and learning providers.

View and book individual events here:

As ever, our programme is a snapshot of the broad range of learning available through Scottish Union learning. It reflects the substantial growth in the scope of our work over the last 12 months which is built on strong partnerships with our valued partners and stakeholders across Highlands and Isla...

02/06/2026

🎬 Intimacy Coordination for Costume Teams 🤝
📅 Tuesday 9 June | 0900 - 1200 | 📍 Online

We're hosting a session exploring the role of the intimacy coordinator and how they work with the costume department to create the best environment when preparing for and filming intimate scenes.

Led by Intimacy Coordinator, Vanessa Coffey (Wolfe, Fate the Winx Saga, I Hate Suzie), the course covers:

🔸What is included in the concept of “intimacy” on screen
🔸The history of the role and why it is so needed
🔸What is an intimacy coordinator and how do they work?
🔸The responsibilities of the costume department
🔸What happens before during and after filming intimate scenes
🔸Closed set protocols

More info & apply: https://bectuvision.org/events/intimacy-coordination-for-costume-teams/

⏰ Application deadline: 0900, Monday 8 June 2026

This course is free of charge and is supported by Screen Scotland and BFI Skills Cluster Fund.

BECTU Vision is supported by Screen Scotland, BBC and Scottish Union Learning, in partnership with Bectu.

01/05/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐂 𝐕𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲: Director of Scottish Union Learning

𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 15th May 2026 at midday

The STUC – Scotland’s Trade Union Centre – is seeking to recruit a Director of Scottish Union Learning to join Scottish Union Learning.

The Director of Scottish Union Learning will develop and lead Scottish Union Learning as a key part of the STUC’s overall learning offer. The Director will report to the General Secretary of the STUC and be part of the Senior Management Team at the STUC. The Director will lead Scottish Union Learning and have operational responsibility for the staff and financial management of Scottish Union Learning. They will also play a key role in developing the strategic direction of union-led learning.

Candidates 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 have a commitment to trade union values.

We offer an excellent package of terms and conditions, including a defined benefit staff pension scheme, 29 days annual leave plus 15 public holidays, and a range of family friendly policies such as support with childcare costs.

The role will be based in our modern, purpose-built office in the East End of Glasgow.

We have a flexi time system and a home working policy, with full-time employees able to work up to two days per week from home.

A recruitment pack can be obtained by request by emailing: [email protected]

or can be downloaded from the STUC website: www.stuc.org.uk/about-vacancies-stuc

or the Scottish Union Learning website: www.scottishunionlearning.com

You can also get in touch to arrange an informal discussion about the job before submitting your application.

Closing date for receipt of applications is midday on Friday 15th May.

Interviews are likely to take place on the 26th May in person in Glasgow.

We value diversity in our workforce, and we particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups. The STUC is a ‘two-ticks’ employer and all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

www.scottishunionlearning.com/news/news/stuc-vacancy-director-of-scottish-union-learning-team-closing-date-15-may-2026

15/04/2026