Vice Principal – Learning, Skills & Student Success

Permanent, full-time

Location: Greenock, Paisley & Clydebank (multi-campus role)

West College Scotland is seeking an exceptional senior leader to join its Executive Team as Vice Principal - Learning, Skills & Student Success, at a pivotal point in the delivery of our Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and transformation programme, Shaping Our Future Together (SOFT).

Reporting to the Principal & Chief Executive, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for learning, skills and the student experience, ensuring provision is high-quality, inclusive, financially sustainable and aligned to regional and national skills priorities. You will shape a future-focused learning portfolio, drive performance and quality, and lead innovation that delivers strong outcomes and progression for learners. You will be a values-led executive with senior leadership experience, ideally in FE, education or a related sector, with a strong track record of leading change, improving performance and managing complex budgets. You will bring credibility at Executive and Board level, a deep understanding of the skills landscape, and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style. Above all, you will share our commitment to unlocking potential and enabling success and be motivated by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on learners, communities and the regional economy. If this is you, please follow the link below.

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Key Dates:

Below are some of the dates pertinent to the selection process:

• Job Applications close –Monday 4th May 2026

• Stage 1 Interviews – Wednesday 13th May 2026

• Stage 2 Interviews – Tuesday 26th May 2026

The recruitment process will take place at our Paisley Campus.

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