Exploring Ethical Partnerships Between the Youth Work Sector and the Tech Sector: Fellowship Opportunity
Could you or someone you know, help us create guidance to support the youth work sector to build positive, ethical, values-led relationships with digital technology companies?
Purpose of the Fellowship
This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to support the youth work sector in Scotland to explore how it can build ethical, values-led partnerships with digital technology companies. In a challenging funding environment, there is growing interest in working with new sectors — including the tech industry — to attract investment and widen opportunities for young people. At the same time, youth work organisations are mindful of the need to protect their core values, particularly in relation to young people’s rights, inclusion, and wellbeing. The purpose of the fellowship is to understand where there is genuine alignment between youth work and the tech sector, identify opportunities for ethical collaboration, and develop practical guidance that helps youth work organisations assess and navigate potential partnerships with confidence and integrity.
Details
- Host Organisation: YouthLink Scotland
- Location: Flexible within Scotland (with regular engagement online and occasional in-person meetings)
- Contract Type: Fellowship (freelance or consultancy arrangement)
- Duration: Work must be completed by March 2026
- Fee: Up to £15K is available to support the fellowship, including fee, VAT and expenses. The day rate is capped by the funder at £300 per day.
The application deadline is 15th September 2025, find out more here.
Contact for queries: Hilary Phillips