23 Sep 2025

sparqs is recruiting a Deputy Director!

We are excited to announce that sparqs is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director to join our staff team.

Please share the details to anyone you think may be interested in this exciting new post!

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.

Within this newly-created post you will provide leadership across a range of exciting projects including the development of student partnership within a new tertiary quality enhancement framework, embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion in learning and teaching, and supporting effective learner journeys.

You will have a commitment to championing the role of students in delivering improvements to college and university life and proven skills in developing effective project and operational plans, managing relationships with a range of stakeholders, strong team leadership, and effective political judgement. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead in a values-based organisation working alongside the Director to ensure sparqs continues to innovate and achieve ambitious goals.

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

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

For full information on the post and application details, please see the recruitment webpage.

Please note that we do not accept CVs. The full application form should be completed and emailed to admin@sparqs.ac.uk.

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.