Assistant Principal, Growth and Income Diversification

Assistant Principal Growth and Income Diversification This exciting new role will provide strategic leadership for the growth and income diversification in the College. It involves developing innovative partnerships, expanding commercial opportunities and securing new revenue streams to strengthen financial resilience. Key Responsibilities Further develop and enhance systems and processes that support growth and income diversification, including growing staffing resources on a cost‑neutral basis. Develop and implement a Growth and Income Diversification Strategy informed by national policies that is effective, 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 and achieve agreed contribution levels. Seek and identify funding opportunities that the College could access and maximise specialist knowledge, expertise and links with a wide range of businesses, stakeholders and 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 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, and provide leadership in the development and implementation of the revised Marketing and Communications Strategy. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise The ideal candidate should hold a degree level or equivalent and have a proven track record in a senior manager role. They should have 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, 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. Benefits Professional Development: access to extensive staff development opportunities and events. Employee Assistance Programme: 24‑hour service that supports your health and well‑being and that of your family. Family Friendly and Flexible Working Policy: flexible working, maternity leave, parental leave, paternity leave, adoption leave and other paid leave. About Glasgow Kelvin College Glasgow Kelvin College provides learning opportunities of the highest quality, engaging learners from the widest range of backgrounds and supporting their progression to employment or further study. We deliver high‑quality programmes to around 15,000 students each year across our campuses and community centres, and partner with organisations to create inclusive progression opportunities. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and promoting equality, inclusion and wellbeing. The College is a Disability Confident employer . #J-18808-Ljbffr