12 Cool Organisations Hiring in Scotland

Whether you’re a current resident or thinking about making a move to Scotland, this UK country offers the perfect combination of countryside and bustling cities. As for the job market, unemployment in Scotland hit a record low of just 3.6 percent this past month, according to the BBC, and wages have also risen to 3.3 percent over the past year.

If you want to be in a culturally-rich city like Edinburgh or Glasgow by week, and off-the-grid experiencing nature on the weekend, look for a new position in Scotland. Start by checking out the below list of cool companies currently hiring in Scotland!

1. Arnold Clark

Where Hiring: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Paisley & more

What Roles: Content Executive, Product Owner, Front End Developer, Information Security Governance Risk & Compliance Analyst, Accounts Assistant & more

What Employees Say: "Good pay, fair management, good for progression and have provided me with a life like no other." —Current Senior Product Consultant

2. University of Edinburgh

Where Hiring: Edinburgh

What Roles: Donor Relations Manager, Research Assistant, Web & Digital Content Developer, Project and Internal Communications Officer, Data Processing Officer & more

What Employees Say: "Excellent work atmosphere, prompt communication with peers, knowledgeable staff." —Current Employee

3. Sky

Where Hiring: Livingston, Edinburgh

What Roles: Scrum Master, Data Modeller, Agile Coach, Customer Service Advisor, Sales Advisor & more

What Employees Say: “Great people, empowered to make meaningful decisions, allowed to fail fast, great places to eat on campus and on most sites around the group, opportunity to make a difference, flexible working, great life balance.” —Current Operations Manager

4.  Royal London

Where Hiring: Edinburgh

What Roles: Customer Services Consultant, Health and Safety Manager, Senior Release Analyst, Senior UX Designer, Account Manager & more

What Employees Say: “People are a delight to work with. It’s so refreshing having worked in the industry for over 25 years to work for a company that not only passionately cares about its customers but also cares about its employees. These kinds of behaviours filter down for the very top.” —Current Underwriter

5. University of Glasgow

Where Hiring: Glasgow

What Roles: Events Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Professor in Finance, Bioinformatician, Senior Lecturer in Media History & more

What Employees Say: “Flexible working hours and good pay as well as many benefits such as travel insurance and a very good pension scheme.” —Current Employee

6. Skyscanner

Where Hiring: Edinburgh, Glasgow

What Roles: Partner Success Manager, Engineering Manager, Talent Specialist, Growth Marketing Manager, Senior Legal Counsel & more

What Employees Say: “High amounts of empowerment and autonomy for an organisation of its size. You are surrounded by smart people who you can learn from every day. Great place to work, nice environment, good perks and benefits, supportive people team.” —Current Director

7. Webhelp

Where Hiring: Larbert, Glasgow

What Roles: Operations Manager, Recruitment Manager, Customer Sales Advisor, Account Director, Facilities Officer & more

What Employees Say: “This is genuinely one of the best places you could hope to be employed. The atmosphere created by staff at all levels is fantastic. Constant training is provided to keep all staff up to date with all the latest policies, procedures and systems. There are lots of fun days and events provided by the ambassador team and management on a regular basis.” —Current Customer Service Manager

8. Amazon

Where Hiring: Edinburgh, Dunfermline, Gourock

What Roles: Technical Sourcer, Front-End Engineer, Regional HR Manager, Senior UX Designer, Senior Machine Learning Scientist & more

What Employees Say: “Flexible working hours and working from home. Average holiday package. Above average salaries. Lots of learning and growth." —Current Finance Graduate Analyst

9. Optical Express

Where Hiring: Glasgow, Dumbarton, Inverness, Larkhall, Cumbernauld & more

What Roles: HR Advisor, Regional Manager, Optical Advisor, Assistant Manager, Digital Marketing Executive & more

What Employees Say: “Flexible working, no micro-management, good pay, free laser eye surgery for employees, get to work on interesting projects." —Current Employee

10. next

Where Hiring: Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Motherwell, Kilmarnock & more

What Roles: Assistant Store Manager, Sales Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Office Assistant, Sales Coordinator & more

What Employees Say: “Great people—everyone is very welcoming and engaging. Always thinking ahead, the different teams and the business on the whole: What else can we do? What can we do better? There are various training courses available at the Head Office. Fast-paced environment, the business never stops!” —Current Head Office Employee

11. Sainsbury

Where Hiring: Edinburgh, Rosyth

What Roles: Data Scientist, AML Systems & Analytics Manager, Paralegal, Head of Delivery, Sourcing and Commercial Manager & more

What Employees Say: “Sainsbury's are very keen to help drive your development and guide you in making the next step up in your career.” —Current Employee

12. Royal Bank of Scotland

Where Hiring: Edinburgh, Greenock, Aberdeen

What Roles: Legal Counsel, Customer Service Representative, Quantitative Model Risk Analyst, Splunk Platform Administrator, Capital Analytics Manager & more

What Employees Say: “The team I worked with was brilliant. With the right attitude, the opportunities are considerable.”—Former Employee