Assistant Principal - Skills, Business Growth & Partnerships
Executive Leadership Opportunity
Walsall College is continuing to develop its leadership capacity as it delivers its strategic ambitions and builds on its existing strengths. As part of this next phase of development, the College is appointing three senior leaders to its Executive Leadership Team: a Vice Principal - Curriculum, an Assistant Principal - Business Growth & Partnerships and an Assistant Principal - Quality.
About the role
This is an opportunity to shape how the College develops its external relationships and responds to emerging skills and economic opportunities, creating sustainable growth and new opportunities for learners, employers and communities.
The Assistant Principal will provide strategic leadership in developing the College’s relationships with employers, partners and stakeholders and in identifying opportunities for sustainable growth, income diversification and curriculum innovation.
The role will lead the College’s approach to employer engagement, ensuring that intelligence from employers, industry, local and regional partners and the wider labour market informs curriculum development and the opportunities available to learners.
A key focus will be developing and securing new business and commercial opportunities, including external funding and bidding, strengthening market intelligence and supporting the development of new curriculum and delivery models. The role will also provide strategic leadership for partnerships across local, regional and wider networks, representing the College externally and ensuring that relationships create tangible opportunities for learners, employers and the College.
About you
You will bring:
- Substantial senior leadership experience in further education, education, skills or a comparable environment
- A strong track record of developing employer, business or strategic partnerships
- Commercial awareness and experience of identifying and securing growth or income opportunities
- The ability to translate labour market and stakeholder intelligence into practical opportunities
- Strong external influencing and relationship-building skills
- A clear commitment to learner success, inclusion and the College’s ICARE values
About Walsall College
Walsall College is one of the leading further education colleges in the West Midlands, providing technical, professional and community education across the region. The College has strong employer and community partnerships, a substantial programme of estate investment and an Ofsted rating of Good, with Outstanding judgements for Personal Development and Provision for Learners with High Needs.
The College offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, including a defined benefit pension scheme , generous annual leave, flexible working arrangements and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply
For further information about this opportunity, including the Executive Recruitment Pack, Job Description and Person Specification, please download the recruitment information from our website.
Applications should be made using the College's application form and include a supporting statement demonstrating how your experience, knowledge and leadership approach meet the requirements of the role.
Closing Date: 10.00am 19 October 2026
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Principalship PA PAmailbox@walsallcollege.ac.uk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Walsall College is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected, supported and able to achieve their full potential.
Safeguarding
Walsall College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to the College's safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory pre-employment checks, online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This post is subject to a Section 128 direction check.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Please see detailed list of our benefits within the advert
Assistant Principal - Skills, Business Growth & Partnerships in Walsall employer: Walsall College
Walsall College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the welfare and development of both staff and children. With opportunities for professional growth and training, including First Aid and Food Hygiene qualifications, employees can thrive in a nurturing environment while making a meaningful impact in early years education at our vibrant Wisemore Campus.
