Director of Strategic Partnerships

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom University of Edinburgh Full time

Job Summary:

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of the Lothian Equal Access Programme for Schools (LEAPS) to provide strategic leadership and management for the development and delivery of the LEAPS programme.

About the Role:

LEAPS is a successful and unique widening participation programme that aims to increase progression to higher education in South East Scotland. The programme is funded by its higher education and local council partners, as well as the Scottish Funding Council, and is supported by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and the Scottish Funding Council's (SFC) Schools for Higher Education Programme (SHEP) in South East Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic leadership and management for the development and delivery of the LEAPS programme.
  • Lead the partnership project, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility and financial management of project and team budgets.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including higher education and local council partners, and Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase progression to higher education in South East Scotland.
  • Work closely with the University of Edinburgh to ensure the successful delivery of the LEAPS programme.

Requirements:

  • Significant experience of leading partnership projects or services, with a proven track record of success.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to motivate, negotiate, influence, and build effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrable commitment to and understanding of the principles of widening access and social mobility.

What We Offer:

The University of Edinburgh offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth. We are open to considering requests for hybrid working that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.



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