Development Consultant

Applications for this vacancy have now closed. This page will remain available for reference until the recruitment process is complete.

Development Consultant

  • Salary: £34,798 (total range £34,798 - £38,458)
  • Contract: Permanent, full time – 35 hours a week 
  • Location: Edinburgh - hybrid working available with at least 2 days a week in the office (other requests for flexible working will be considered)

The Organisation

sparqs is a charity funded by the Scottish Funding Council to work with Scotland's university and college sectors. Our mission is to foster a culture of partnership between students and staff which enables the Scottish education sector to respond to challenges and realise its ambitions to provide the best possible experience for each and every student.

sparqs recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality, and challenges discrimination.  We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and with diverse kinds of life experiences. 

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated person to deliver a range of activities including training, consultancy support and research and development projects.  Some of our current projects includes supporting the development of student partnership within a new tertiary quality enhancement framework. supporting equality, diversity, and inclusion in learning and teaching and supporting effective learner journeys.  We would welcome applicants with experience (or similar) in these areas.  The role involves regular travel throughout Scotland and may also invlove occasional international travel.  

About You

You will have a commitment to supporting the role of sutdents in delivering improvements to college and university life and a good range of skills including excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops.

Please refer to the Role Profile for further details about the post.

How to apply

Full details and an application form can be downloaded below:

Completed application forms should be sent to admin@sparqs.ac.uk.  Please note that we do not accept CVs.  Due to the volume of applications typically received, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Closing date:  9am Monday 16th September 2024.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 2nd October 2024. 

If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted to confirm availability to attend an interview in person. We will aim to provide as much notice as possible in the event that the above dates change.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Scotland check under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

Queries

If you have enquiries about the role, please contact Eve Lewis, Director - eve.lewis@sparqs.ac.uk or call 0131 622 6599.

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