Deputy Director, Strategic Institutional Support

Scottish Funding Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 days pro-rata holiday entitlement

Pension benefits

Job summary

Jobs247 is seeking a Deputy Director to advise on contingency plans ensuring continuity of supply for institutions with financial sustainability concerns. The role will oversee the new Strategic Institutional Support team and coordinate with SFC and Scottish Government senior management.

You will lead complex projects, develop stakeholder relationships, and deliver expert, evidence-based guidance to inform board-level decisions.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the further and higher education sector
• Proven ability to plan, lead, prioritise, and deliver complex projects
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions and financial due diligence
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders in challenging situations
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Advise on contingency planning to ensure continuity of supply for institutions
• Develop and lead the Strategic Institutional Support team
• Manage multiple cases and brief SFC and Scottish Government senior staff
• Provide expert advice to senior management, executives and boards based on evidence and knowledge

Education

Accountancy or legal qualification (Scottish / English / international equivalent)

Job description

Jobs247 is seeking a Deputy Director to advise on contingency plans ensuring continuity of supply for institutions with financial sustainability concerns. The role will oversee the new Strategic Institutional Support team and coordinate with SFC and Scottish Government senior management.

You will lead complex projects, develop stakeholder relationships, and deliver expert, evidence-based guidance to inform board-level decisions.