Job Description
Fife College is recruiting a new Deputy Principal who will work closely with the Principal and other colleagues on the Executive Team to provide leadership and direction across the College, embedding a culture of student-centred continuous improvement and teamwork.The vacancy comes at an exciting time for the College which will have a new learning campus in Dunfermline due to open during the 2024/25 academic year.The Deputy Principal will play a strategic role in the overall leadership and direction of the College and will, in particular, provide strategic financial leadership in order to drive, deliver and support the strategy for promoting financial sustainability and growth in a rapidly changing and competitive environment. The successful candidate will be values driven and a highly motivated team player who has inspirational leadership skills. As well as an outstanding track record of achievement as a senior finance professional within a large organisation, you will have a good understanding of the role of colleges in providing a quality learning and teaching environment that delivers personal, social, cultural and economic benefits and operates effectively within a commercial environment.Fife College is one of the largest and most ambitious skills organisations in East Central Scotland, a major regional employer, and a respected public body. The College has around 30,000 enrolled learners, with 6,000 studying on a full-time basis. We have a total turnover of over £57 million, of which 78% is funding from the Scottish Funding Council. Fife College employs over 1,000 staff.More information on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available for download from the "Apply" button. EnquiriesIf you have any queries or would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Zelda Franklin-Hills (Director: OD and HR) at deputyrecruitment@fife.ac.uk. ApplicationApplicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their CV matching the detail provided in the job description and person specification. We would therefore ask you to provide a covering letter setting out evidence of your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as your thoughts on why you are interested in the role.To apply, please visit the "Apply" button.Recruitment TimetablePlease note the key dates in the recruitment process below.Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 March 2023 Date by which you will be advised if you have been shortlisted: No later than Friday 17 March 2023Recruitment event and interviews (Dunfermline): Friday 24 March 2023 Outcome notified to interviewed candidates: No later than Wednesday 29 March 2023