Intercultural Youth Scotland

What is Intercultural Youth Scotland?

Intercultural Youth Scotland is an Edinburgh-based nonprofit founded in 2019, dedicated to providing safe spaces, community, and vital services for Black and People of Colour (BPoC) young people in Scotland. The organisation delivers a comprehensive range of programmes spanning youth work, education, employability support, advocacy, and mental health services.

As a BPoC-led organisation, Intercultural Youth Scotland centres the lived experiences and voices of the young people it serves, creating culturally responsive programmes that address the specific challenges faced by racialised young people in Scotland. The organisation was among the first in Scotland to adopt a 4-day working week, reflecting its commitment to staff wellbeing alongside its social justice mission.

Where will I work?

Intercultural Youth Scotland is based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The organisation operates a hybrid working model, combining time at the Edinburgh base — which serves as a safe space and community hub for young people — with remote working for planning, administration, and development tasks. Some roles involve delivering programmes and sessions at various locations across Edinburgh and Scotland.

What is the team like?

With approximately 17 employees, Intercultural Youth Scotland has a small but dedicated team of youth workers, educators, mental health practitioners, employability advisors, and support staff. As a BPoC-led organisation, the team reflects the communities it serves, bringing personal understanding and cultural competence to every programme and interaction.

The team culture is values-driven, collaborative, and deeply committed to social justice and anti-racism. Being among the first Scottish organisations to adopt a 4-day week shows that the organisation practises the care and equity it advocates for in wider society.

Work-Life Balance

Intercultural Youth Scotland operates a 4-day working week at 32 hours with full pay. The organisation was among the first in Scotland to adopt this model, pioneering reduced-hours working in the Scottish third sector. For a youth-facing organisation that delivers intensive programmes and support, this demonstrates that a 4-day week is achievable even in demanding, people-centred work.

The hybrid working model provides additional flexibility, allowing staff to balance community-facing delivery with remote planning and development time.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day working week at full pay (32 hours)
• Among first organisations in Scotland to adopt 4-day week
• Hybrid working model
• Professional development opportunities
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Meaningful work supporting BPoC young people
• Values-driven, anti-racist organisational culture