Team Leader: Apprenticeships & External Funding

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 experience

An understanding of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and publicly funded training

Experience of contract administration, performance management or compliance monitoring

Experience of managing staff

Strong analytical and reporting skills, including management information

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Strong IT skills, including Excel We 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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

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 experience

An understanding of apprenticeships, vocational qualifications and publicly funded training

Experience of contract administration, performance management or compliance monitoring

Experience of managing staff

Strong analytical and reporting skills, including management information

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Strong IT skills, including Excel We 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.