Assistant Principal, and Diversification

Assistant Principal, Growth and Income Diversification

Final date to receive applications: 1 February 2026

Department:
Administration and Business

Employment Type:
Full Time

Location:
Glasgow

Description

This exciting new role of Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification will provide strategic leadership for the growth and income diversification in the College, developing innovative partnerships, developing and expanding commercial opportunities, and securing new revenue streams to strengthen financial resilience.

The postholder will be responsible for growing and diversifying income streams through expanding commercial and innovation activities, partnership opportunities and accessing grant, donation and sponsorship funding, which is key to providing ongoing financial stability to the College.

The role will come with clear financial targets each year, so the post holder must be able to identify and capitalise on opportunities for growth and diversification of income, supporting the long-term success and financial resilience of the College.

The Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification will provide vision and strong leadership across the College, working with faculties and curriculum teams to increase their alternative income. The role will require professional liaison between different teams, businesses and other organisations within their relevant sectors, to drive up commercial and other revenues. This liaison will also support the curriculum to ensure their sector specific knowledge is up to date and relevant.

The postholder will have responsibility for the College’s Communications and Marketing Team, which covers all aspects of internal and external communications and marketing, including recruitment, PR, Media, Advertising, the College’s internet and intranet and leading key events such as Graduation, Summer Awards, Freshers, Open Days, Recruitment Fayres, etc.

One of the Assistant Principal – Growth and Income Diversification’s initial priorities is to support the College in designing and implementing a supporting structure that ensures the function is equipped with appropriately skilled and experienced staff, enabling the College to effectively drive sustainable income growth and diversification.

Further information, the job Description and guidance on application process via CV can be found within the attached Recruitment Pack.

Key Responsibilities

• Further develop and enhance the systems and processes which support growth and income diversification, including growing staffing resources in this area on a cost neutral basis.
• Develop and implement a Growth and Income Diversification Strategy informed by national policies which is effective and 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, achieving agreed contribution levels.
• Working with colleagues across the College, the Assistant Principal will enhance and maximise strong collaboration with business, local and regional stakeholders and national agencies to ensure that our curriculum teams develop the skills training and qualifications required to achieve and sustain positive outcomes in the fast-moving economy.
• Seek and identify funding opportunities that the College could access and leverage by maximising our specialist knowledge, expertise and links with a wide range of businesses, stakeholders, and our 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 support the College’s externally funded activities, liaising with relevant funding bodies both public and private 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.

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