Principal and Chief Executive
Argyll College UHI
Argyll
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary in line with UHI partner College Principal salary levels
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 June 2018
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the University of the Highlands and Islands partnership for a professional, experienced and highly motivated individual to lead Argyll College UHI at a time of significant change in the sector.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who is highly motivated and has the ability to strategically plan, deliver and drive change whilst ensuring successful outcomes for students.
Argyll College UHI, whose mission is to help all of its students achieve their full potential, is the largest provider of further and higher education Argyll. The College offers a curriculum ranging from leisure and evening classes, local business focused training, secondary school provision, and a wide range of vocational and academic qualifications, including degrees.
Applicants will understand the importance of further and higher education in meeting the needs of local learners, attracting others to study in the area and the contribution that high quality education can contribute to the local economy.
The post-holder will have responsibility for the leadership of the College; its operational and strategic management, financial viability, the delivery of public value and achievement of internal and external key performance measures
Applicants should ideally have experience of working in a Tertiary institution, significant relevant management and financial/budget management experience, experience of developing and implementing organisational strategy.
You will also be qualified to a minimum of Degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Argyll College UHI operate a network of 10 learning centres throughout the region. The post will involve significant travel around Argyll and the most appropriate College campus location for this post will be agreed with Chair of the Board of Governors.
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About Argyll College UHI
Argyll College UHI is the largest provider of Further and Higher Education in Argyll, and one of the thirteen academic partners of the University of the Highlands and Islands.
The development of Argyll College UHI is seen by Argyll and Bute Council and the Community Planning Partnership as a key part of the strategy for economic development in the area.
We operate 10 Learning Centres throughout the region in the towns of Campbeltown, Dunoon, Lochgilphead (2 centres), Oban and Helensburgh, and on the islands of Arran, Bute, Islay and Mull.
We currently have approximately 2,000 students enrolled. Full Time students number 400 with a 50/50 split between FE and HE students. Our HE student numbers have increased by 50% in the last three years.
We work with 500 pupils in the region's 10 high schools teaching Skills for Work courses, Foundation Apprenticeships and National 4, 5 and Highers to senior phase pupils as part of their school curriculum.
Due to our dispersed geography, much of our teaching provision uses Video Conference (VC) technology and each Learning Centre is equipped with computers, high-speed internet access, VC facilities and student study areas.
Argyll College UHI currently employs 240 staff across all centres, although more than a quarter of staff are based in Oban, including the majority of the college’s full time staff.
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