Interim CEO​/Deputy CEO — Scotland Education Reform

The Scottish Funding Council is looking for an exceptional senior leader to step into the role of Interim CEO, providing key leadership during a pivotal transformation. This position will evolve into the fixed-term Deputy CEO role, expected to last 12 months initially.

The role requires a strategic leader with significant experience in executive-level leadership and delivering transformational change. The Deputy CEO will operate at the highest levels across government, education, and industry to drive Scotland’s tertiary skills, research, and innovation system.

Located in Edinburgh, the successful candidate should be ready to start by early September 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit  for further details and application instructions.