Head of Business Management and Digital Innovation
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £66,963 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 April 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Edinburgh College |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EC01654 |
Summary
Lead the future of business education and digital transformation. We’re seeking an ambitious, forward‑thinking leader to drive two of the College’s most dynamic curriculum areas: Business Management and Digital Innovation.
In this high‑impact role, you’ll shape curriculum direction, embed digital learning, build strong industry partnerships and lead dedicated teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll play a key part in the College Transformation Plan, ensuring our provision reflects the latest industry trends, workforce needs and global developments.
What You’ll Do
• Set a bold strategic vision and co‑lead a key College priority area
• Lead curriculum design, quality enhancement and digital innovation
• Build partnerships with employers, universities, schools and industry bodies
• Manage staff performance, development, recruitment and team culture
• Oversee budgets, data reporting, compliance and operational delivery
What You’ll Bring
• SCQF Level 9 qualification in either Business, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., TQFE)
• Strong leadership experience in a relevant discipline
• Proven success improving KPIs, culture and curriculum performance
• Expertise in curriculum design, quality assurance and change leadership
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to lead a high‑profile curriculum area at a time of significant opportunity. You’ll drive innovation, influence practice and help shape the future of business and digital learning, supported by a forward‑thinking leadership team and a culture that encourages creativity and impact.
In this high‑impact role, you’ll shape curriculum direction, embed digital learning, build strong industry partnerships and lead dedicated teams to deliver outstanding outcomes. You’ll play a key part in the College Transformation Plan, ensuring our provision reflects the latest industry trends, workforce needs and global developments.
What You’ll Do
• Set a bold strategic vision and co‑lead a key College priority area
• Lead curriculum design, quality enhancement and digital innovation
• Build partnerships with employers, universities, schools and industry bodies
• Manage staff performance, development, recruitment and team culture
• Oversee budgets, data reporting, compliance and operational delivery
What You’ll Bring
• SCQF Level 9 qualification in either Business, Financial Services, Cybersecurity or Computing
• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., TQFE)
• Strong leadership experience in a relevant discipline
• Proven success improving KPIs, culture and curriculum performance
• Expertise in curriculum design, quality assurance and change leadership
Why Join Us?
This is your chance to lead a high‑profile curriculum area at a time of significant opportunity. You’ll drive innovation, influence practice and help shape the future of business and digital learning, supported by a forward‑thinking leadership team and a culture that encourages creativity and impact.
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