Principal and Chief Executive
Edinburgh College
Edinburgh
- Expired
- Salary:
- c. £140,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2018
Job overview
Inspiring Futures, Transforming Lives, Supporting Communities
The opportunity
Are you a motivated, innovative and inspirational leader with success in transforming the lives of others? Would you like to inspire future careers and support the wider communities of Edinburgh and the Lothians? We are looking for our next Principal and Chief Executive to continue the transformation we have achieved over the last few years. We want to make sure our college makes the very best of the opportunities in our region and that our change programmes are delivered well – to benefit our college community, our capital city and the wider economic region.
Our college
Edinburgh College is one of the largest colleges in the UK, serving a population of more than 680,000 people and providing more than 700 courses annually to 19,000 students. We employ around 1,250 people across four campuses and 30 outreach centres.
Our mission is to be a leading college providing excellent education through a quality curriculum. Our students will be enriched through their experience and achievements. The college will continue to support the region’s economic development and enhance its reputation as a valued partner.
Our approach
We strive to deliver a superb student experience, support and inspire our people, value our partnerships and enrich our communities, while transforming our college to be even more efficient and effective - ultimately providing an excellent curriculum for all who learn here. We work together to put students at the centre of all we do, while being responsible, respectful and trustworthy.
How can you help us?
Working with our ambitious senior management team, you will be used to solving complex problems and making a real impact. We're looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about education to lead our Executive team. We want someone who will also inspire and support all staff to continue making our vision a reality.
Interested?
Contact our search partner Aspen People for more information by calling Donogh O’Brien or Liam Kelly on 0141 212 7555 for a confidential discussion.
You can also find out more by visiting www.aspenpeople.co.uk/edinburghcollege.
Next steps
Our deadline for applications is 22 April 2018, with shortlisting on 1 May and the selection process taking place across 10 and 11 May.
About Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College is one of the largest colleges in the UK, serving a population of more than 680,000 people and providing more than 700 courses annually to 19,000 students. We employ around 1,250 people across four campuses and 30 outreach centres.
Our mission is to be a leading college providing excellent education through a quality curriculum. Our students will be enriched through their experience and achievements. The college will continue to support the region's economic development and enhance its reputation as a valued partner.
Our students are at the centre of everything we do and it is our duty to prepare them for the next steps in their lives, making them work ready or able to progress in education. Students come from diverse backgrounds and communities across the region, Scotland and 128 countries in total.
The college provides flexible learning opportunities to suit all learning needs across our expansive curriculum. Courses range from entry-level and short courses to HNC, HND and degree level on a full and part-time basis. With work-based learning opportunities and alternatives to full-time study, we support people to develop and progress whatever stage they are at in their lives.
Our four faculties have expertise in specialist areas to offer students the very best educational experience. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of industry and we are committed to the highest academic standards and excellence in learning and teaching.
Students continue to thrive, with 98% of full-time students going on to employment or further studies within eight months of graduation. Student satisfaction levels are high, as recorded in our induction and exit surveys.
Our people are the heartbeat of the organisation and we are committed to being an excellent employer, recruiting the best people and giving them all the support, tools and development opportunities to progress and excel.
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