Edinburgh College
Director of Communications, Marketing & Policy
Edinburgh
£77,543
www.aspenpeople.co.uk/edinburghcollege/
About us
Edinburgh College is Scotland’s Capital College with around 30,000 students across four campuses. We provide high-quality education and training to people and businesses across the region and beyond. We welcome students from 139 countries worldwide, who choose from over 700 courses across 17 different subject areas and with full-time, part-time, evening and distance learning options available from access to degree level. We have established relationships with employers and universities to create a connected community that provides students with strong links to work or further study. We are committed to ensuring our students are prepared for successful careers through work placements and engagement with employers.
About the role
As a member of the College’s Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director of Communications, Marketing and Policy will provide leadership in all aspects of the direction, management and financial sustainability of this corporate support function. You will be responsible for ensuring that the provision meets the requirements of students, customers and other stakeholders, with improvements following service design approaches. In addition, as a member of the SMT, you’ll contribute to the development and implementation of robust whole College strategic and operational planning.
About you
The successful candidate will have a relevant Professional Qualification and extensive experience related to the role with evidence of CPD, including management/leadership development activities. You will be an excellent problem solver with exceptional people, financial and data skills, understanding the key issues and challenges relevant to the portfolio. Working in a collegiate manner, you will be an engaging leader and confident presenter to the relevant Board committee, who leads by example in line with our values and takes pride in our students’ development.
For full details of these roles, please refer to the Job Description in ‘The Role’ section.
For more information, please visit www.aspenpeople.co.uk/edinburghcollege/
For a confidential discussion, please contact Donogh O’Brien, Katharine Price or Gillian Blackadder at Aspen People on 0141 212 7555.
- Closing date for applications: Monday 27th January 2025
- Virtual 1st stage interviews: Monday 10th February (AM only) and Tuesday 11th February (AM only) 2025
- Final in person interviews: Tuesday 25th February 2025