Business Gateway West Lothian

09/11/2026

Are you searching for an exciting new role that fits around your schedule? 💼

Shin-Etsu Handotai Europe are currently hiring Production Operator Support Assistants at their state-of-the-art silicon manufacturing plant in Livingston. They are offering:
✔️ Part-time, school/nursery-compatible hours for parents and carers
✔️ Weekend-only/evening shifts for school, college and university students
✔️ Full-time shifts with career progression options

They are hosting a Recruitment Open Day on Thursday, the 19th of November, from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at their office in Livingston.

Learn more and register via the Shin-Etsu website! 🔗

09/11/2026

Scottish Careers Week brings together educators, employers, partner organisations and communities to inspire people across Scotland to explore their futures 🎉

It's a great opportunity for employers to showcase the opportunities within their organisations and inspire young people and job seekers. Skills Development Scotland are encouraging them to get involved by:
✅ Hosting a workplace visit, webinar or Q&A
✅ Encouraging employees to share their career journeys
✅ Offering mentoring, mock interviews, work placements or shadowing opportunities
✅ Supporting a local school, college, DYW activity or community careers event with speakers, demonstrations or employer insight
✅ Showcasing apprenticeships, training routes, progression opportunities and the skills needed within the workplace now and in the future

You can learn more and access free resources via the Skills Development Scotland website 🔗

06/11/2026

Are you searching for an exciting new role? 🔎

There's a wide range of opportunities available in West Lothian and the surrounding areas. This includes roles in admin, retail, hospitality and management.

Start your search below ⬇️

Invest in your future. Explore the latest job vacancies and career opportunities in West Lothian. Find your next role and build your professional life here.

06/11/2026

Can you believe it's time for our November newsletter already?! 🗞️

This month, we're proud to share an overview of the support that we have provided West Lothian businesses so far this year. We're also highlighting our Project Grant and keeping you up to date with the exciting events taking place throughout the month.

You can read it via the link on our profile! 🔗

05/11/2026

Remember, remember the fifth of November as the day you took the first steps towards launching your dream business! 🎆

You can utilise our free Business Support Tool to:
✔️ Get helpful advice on how to successfully launch your business
✔️ Access free resources to save you time and stress
✔️ Be connected to an adviser who will provide you with 1:1 tailored support

All you have to do is answer some simple questions about your business idea - it only takes approximately 10 minutes!

Get started below ⬇️
https://www.bgateway.com/personalised-support

04/11/2026

Our Digital Development Grant helps eligible West Lothian-based businesses improve their digital capabilities 💻

It can be used towards:
✔️ Enhancing the digital skills of your workforce
✔️ Purchasing software, IT, or digital hardware
✔️ Improving IT infrastructure
✔️ Building an e-commerce website
✔️ Developing an app

Learn more and apply via the funding link on our profile 🔗

03/11/2026

If you are thinking of starting, or have recently started your own business in West Lothian, you could be eligible for funding support 💰

Applications are currently open for our:
✔️ Intro to Business Grant - this grant assists eligible local residents with the costs of starting a new business, such as purchasing essential equipment and tools
✔️ High Growth Start Up Grant - eligible businesses can receive grant support to bring products to market, attend trade events and build capacity within the business
✔️ Parental Business Start Up Grant - this is available to support eligible West Lothian parents with funding towards starting their own businesses
✔️ The Shop Front Improvement Scheme - this provides eligible businesses with funding to help towards the costs of external improvements to premises, such as painting or new signage.

You can learn more below ⬇️
https://www.investinwestlothian.com/business-support/business-funding/start-up-funding/

02/11/2026

We're looking forward to hosting some very exciting events in November! 🎟️

Join us for our:
🎟️ AI Video Editing Made Easy with Descript webinar on Friday, the 6th of November, delivered by the NSDesign Ltd team
🎟️ Influencing Skills in person workshop on Thursday, the 12th of November, delivered by Dylan Harper
🎟️ Goal Setting for Growth in person workshop on Monday, the 16th of November, delivered by Dylan Harper
🎟️ Pinterest for Business webinar on Tuesday, the 24th of November, delivered by the NSDesign Ltd team
🎟️ AI Power User: Getting Real Results from LLMs webinar on Monday, the 30th of November, delivered by the NSDesign Ltd team

All of the events are free to attend for West Lothian businesses.

Book your spaces via the events link on our profile! 🔗

30/10/2026

We know that marketing your business can be scary 🫣

During today's Live & Learn, our Marketing Officer Emma Peters and Marketing Expert Michelle Brown were helping viewers overcome that fear by sharing helpful tips to start or improve their marketing. Michelle broke down her 10-step Marketing Essentials Toolkit, covering topics including customer personas, social media and networking.

Don't worry if you missed it, you can catch up on the West Lothian Women in Entrepreneurship Facebook group!

30/10/2026

Our Business Sustainability Adviser Amanda was in Glasgow yesterday for the Procurex Exhibition! 🎟️

This is one of Scotland's largest public procurement events, with over 70 exhibitors (including West Lothian's Workflo Solutions!) and 1,500+ procurement professionals in attendance. There were also some inspiring guest speakers throughout the day discussing topics, including, Community Wealth Building, delivering public procurement contracts with real social value, and the 'role of the procurement profession of the future'.

It was a great opportunity to form new connections, learn about future trends within the industry, and to spread the word about the procurement support we offer West Lothian businesses 👏