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- Vice Principal: Student Success, Partnerships and Impact
Vice Principal: Student Success, Partnerships and Impact
Salary: £106,195
Organisation: Edinburgh College
Location: Edinburgh
Closing Date: 28 Sept 2026
Edinburgh College is seeking an exceptional and inspirational leader to join our Executive Team as Vice Principal: Student Success, Partnerships and Impact.
This pivotal role will lead a diverse portfolio focused on student success, quality improvement, strategic partnerships, income generation and regional impact. Reporting to the Depute Principal, you will champion outstanding learner outcomes, drive organisational performance, and ensure students remain at the heart of everything we do.
As a visible and influential ambassador for the College, you will build and strengthen relationships with employers, communities, public agencies, and key stakeholders, helping to position Edinburgh College as a leading regional anchor institution. You will also lead strategic planning, quality enhancement and evidence-informed decision-making, while fostering a culture of innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for a proven senior leader with substantial experience of strategic change, organisational improvement and partnership development within a complex environment. As one of Scotland’s leading colleges, we help tens of thousands of learners reach their educational goals and achieve the future they want. The successful candidate will be charged with inspiring high-performing teams to continue delivering meaningful impact for learners, communities and the regional economy.
If you would like to discuss any aspects of this job with the Depute Principal, please contact vprecruitment@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
View the college website here Visit the Edinburgh College vacancy site here
Key Dates to Note:
Closing date for applications is: Monday 28 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interviews to be held at the College: Wednesday 21 October 2026
Application Information:
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to vprecruitment@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.