Team Leader: Apprenticeships & External Funding (Permanent)

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 45 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Edinburgh College are seeking a Team Leader for Apprenticeships & External Funding to join the External Funding & Contracts team in Edinburgh. You will oversee contract performance, compliance, audit prep and reporting, and support bids and negotiations while leading the Modern Apprenticeship and Foundation Apprenticeship teams.

The role is mainly office-based with occasional travel. The department manages SDS-funded and commercial contracts, collaborating with employers, academic staff and

Qualifications

• Organised, analytical leader with contract or compliance experience.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• IT skills including Excel.
• HND/SCQF Level 8/9 or equivalent.
• Understanding of apprenticeships and publicly funded training.

Responsabilités

• Manage contract performance, compliance, audit preparation and reporting.
• Support bids and negotiations.
• Lead Modern Apprenticeship and Foundation Apprenticeship teams.
• Mostly office-based with occasional travel.

Connaissances

Contract admin

Performance mgmt

Compliance

Staff mgmt

Analytics

Excel

Formation

HND/SCQF Level 8/9 or equivalent

Description du poste

Edinburgh College are looking for a new Team Leader for Apprenticeships & Contracts to join our External Funding & Contracts team.

As Team Leader: Apprenticeships & External Funding, you'll manage contract performance, compliance, audit preparation and reporting, support bids and negotiations, and lead the Modern Apprenticeship (4) and Foundation Apprenticeship (2) teams. Mainly office-based, with occasional travel.

Our department manages SDS-funded and commercial apprenticeship contracts, working with employers, academic staff and external agencies to meet funding, quality and compliance targets.

We're looking for an organised, analytical leader with contract or compliance experience, team management skills and strong communication.To be considered, you will need:A HND / SCQF Level 8/9 or equivalent, or significant relevant experienceAn understanding of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and publicly funded trainingExperience of contract administration, performance management or compliance monitoringExperience of managing staffStrong analytical and reporting skills, including management informationExcellent communication and stakeholder managementAbility to prioritise and meet deadlinesStrong IT skills, including ExcelWe operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.Provisional Interview Date: w/b 23 November 2026

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Team Leader: Apprenticeships & External Funding (Permanent)

Company: Edinburgh College Salary: £42,773 to £45,407 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Edinburgh Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

Edinburgh College are looking for a new Team Leader for Apprenticeships & Contracts to join our External Funding & Contracts team.

As Team Leader: Apprenticeships & External Funding, you'll manage contract performance, compliance, audit preparation and reporting, support bids and negotiations, and lead the Modern Apprenticeship (4) and Foundation Apprenticeship (2) teams. Mainly office-based, with occasional travel.

Our department manages SDS-funded and commercial apprenticeship contracts, working with employers, academic staff and external agencies to meet funding, quality and compliance targets.

Essential requirements

We're looking for an organised, analytical leader with contract or compliance experience, team management skills and strong communication.To be considered, you will need:A HND / SCQF Level 8/9 or equivalent, or significant relevant experienceAn understanding of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and publicly funded trainingExperience of contract administration, performance management or compliance monitoringExperience of managing staffStrong analytical and reporting skills, including management informationExcellent communication and stakeholder managementAbility to prioritise and meet deadlinesStrong IT skills, including ExcelWe operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.Provisional Interview Date: w/b 23 November 2026

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