Delivery and Engagement Partner

6 month Fixed Term Full Time position with possible extension

(Secondments considered)

£53,672 per annum per annum

Hybrid working (home/office) supported. The role will involve travel throughout Scotland and wider afield to support our delivery.

About Us

College Development Network (CDN) is the national enhancement agency for Scotland’s college sector. We work in partnership with Scotland’s colleges to develop their people, strengthen skills across the sector, champion collaboration through networks and curriculum groups, and shine a spotlight on the outstanding impact of colleges.

Everything we do is about celebrating and supporting the great work happening across Scotland’s colleges — helping the sector to share knowledge, build capability, and continually improve.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated Delivery and Engagement Partner to join our passionate team working behind the scenes to support Scotland’s college sector. As part of CDN’s Delivery and Engagement Team, you will bring your skills, experience, and energy to a dynamic environment where collaboration, innovation, and impact are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation committed to sparking ideas, encouraging collaboration and sharpening skills across the sector.

Reporting to the Head of Delivery and Engagement, you will work closely with colleagues across CDN, in addition to a wide range of partners and stakeholders across the tertiary sector, to deliver CDN’s Strategic Plan and Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Agreement Framework. You will lead on impactful projects that drive enhancement and support transformation across the college sector. Your proven skills in project management and collaboration will bring people together to deliver results and support quality enhancement.

As a CDN Delivery and Engagement Partner, you will be committed to providing impactful professional learning and will lead the way in bringing people together to improve and enhance practice. You will respond to emerging sector needs, creating and delivering engaging programmes, workshops, and resources that inspire others and align with strategic priorities.

Key skills:

• Expert facilitation skills and the ability to bring professionals and leaders together to solve wicked problems.

• Skilled in developing and delivering engaging programmes, workshops and resources with digital skills and capability embedded throughout the learning design process.

• Solutions-focussed and a strong commitment to supporting transformation and innovation in further and higher education.

• A strong commitment to creating positive outcomes within an education setting.

For more information and an application pack, please click the Apply button now.

Please note that the closing date for applications is 2nd November 2026 at 9 AM.

Formal interviews are expected to take place online w/c 9th November 2026.

College Development Network is an equal opportunities employer.

College Development Network, a Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in Scotland No: 143514, Scottish Charity No. SC021876, VAT No. 617148346.

Registered Office: Stirling Enterprise Park, John Player Building, Stirling, FK7 7RP

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