Assistant Principal, Growth and Income Diversification

This exciting new role of Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification will provide strategic leadership for the growth and income diversification in the College, developing innovative partnerships, developing and expanding commercial opportunities, and securing new revenue streams to strengthen financial resilience.

The postholder will be responsible for growing and diversifying income streams through expanding commercial and innovation activities, partnership opportunities and accessing grant, donation and sponsorship funding, which is key to providing ongoing financial stability to the College.

The role will come with clear financial targets each year, so the post holder must be able to identify and capitalise on opportunities for growth and diversification of income, supporting the long-term success and financial resilience of the College.

The Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification will provide vision and strong leadership across the College, working with faculties and curriculum teams to increase their alternative income. The role will require professional liaison between different teams, businesses and other organisations within their relevant sectors, to drive up commercial and other revenues. This liaison will also support the curriculum to ensure their sector specific knowledge is up to date and relevant.

The postholder will have responsibility for the College’s Communications and Marketing Team, which covers all aspects of internal and external communications and marketing, including recruitment, PR, Media, Advertising, the College’s internet and intranet and leading key events such as Graduation, Summer Awards, Freshers, Open Days, Recruitment Fayres, etc.

One of the Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification’s initial priorities is to support the College in designing and implementing a supporting structure that ensures the function is equipped with appropriately skilled and experienced staff, enabling the College to effectively drive sustainable income growth and diversification.

Further information, the job Description and guidance on application process via CV can be found within the attached Recruitment Pack.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop and enhance the systems and processes which support growth and income diversification, including growing staffing resources in this area on a cost neutral basis.
• Develop and implement a Growth and Income Diversification Strategy informed by national policies which is effective and responsive and supports curriculum and commercial portfolio development.
• Work with faculties and curriculum teams to focus on alternative income generation, supporting colleagues to identify, develop and exploit business and other income generation opportunities, achieving agreed contribution levels.
• Working with colleagues across the College, the Assistant Principal will enhance and maximise strong collaboration with business, local and regional stakeholders and national agencies to ensure that our curriculum teams develop the skills training and qualifications required to achieve and sustain positive outcomes in the fast-moving economy.
• Seek and identify funding opportunities that the College could access and leverage by maximising our specialist knowledge, expertise and links with a wide range of businesses, stakeholders, and our university partners, including grants and donations.
• Develop and manage employability, enterprise, business start-up and knowledge transfer activities.
• Establish and grow collaborative regional and national multi-agency partnerships to support the College’s externally funded activities, liaising with relevant funding bodies both public and private to secure diverse and increased funding.
• Ensure all communications, both internal and external, are clear and relevant to the audience, supporting the College Strategy and in line with the College brand and values. 
  Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the revised Marketing and Communications Strategy, ensuring appropriate targets and measures are reflected.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The ideal candidate should be educated to degree level or equivalent and have a proven track record in a senior manager role.

This role requires a strong understanding of the political, economic and sector-wide factors influencing curriculum and skills development, alongside knowledge of regional, national and European policy and funding frameworks. The postholder will bring expertise in sourcing and securing alternative funding, including bid writing and managing employability and skills initiatives, as well as experience in customer relationship management and contract management. Strong financial planning, monitoring and operational planning skills are essential to drive growth, support innovation and ensure the effective delivery of key priorities across the College.

This role requires a strong understanding of the political, economic and sector-wide factors influencing curriculum and skills development, alongside knowledge of regional, national and European policy and funding frameworks. The postholder will bring expertise in sourcing and securing alternative funding, including bid writing and managing employability and skills initiatives, as well as experience in customer relationship management and contract management. Strong financial planning, monitoring and operational planning skills are essential to drive growth, support innovation and ensure the effective delivery of key priorities across the College.

Benefits

Professional Development

Access to an extensive range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role, helping you reach your full potential and plan for your future.

Employee Assistance Programme

24-hour service that supports your health and wellbeing and that of your family.

Family Friendly and Flexible Working Policy
Access to flexible working, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, adoption leave and other paid leave to support you and your loved ones.

About Glasgow Kelvin College

About Glasgow Kelvin College:Glasgow Kelvin College seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engages learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and supports their progression to employment or to further study. We play a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and you will have the opportunity help us create progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Roles within the College are subject to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme and as such the successful candidate(s) will be required to make an application for membership under the Scheme.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diverse society we serve. We believe that our strength lies in our differences, and we actively seek to attract talent from a wide range of backgrounds. Our goal is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We are dedicated to being an employer of choice by prioritising diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Our inclusive policies and practices ensure that every team member experiences a strong sense of belonging and can thrive both personally and professionally. We are a Disability Confident employer and guarantee to interview applicants who meet the essential job requirements. 

Join us at Glasgow Kelvin College and be part of a team that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion. Your unique perspective and experiences are not just welcomed—they are essential to our collective success.

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