A reminder that we are currently recruiting for a Development Consultant to join our staff team.
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026.
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.
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 include 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 involve occasional international travel.
You will have a commitment to supporting the role of students in delivering improvements to college and university life and a good range of key skills, including excellent interpersonal skills, written communication skills and experience of delivering training or facilitating workshops. Experience of working in a student engagement or similar role and knowledge of student partnership in quality processes is desirable but not essential.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 13th April 2026.
For full information on the post and application details, please see the recruitment webpage.
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.
Queries
If you have any queries, please contact Eve Lewis, Director - eve.lewis@sparqs.ac.uk.
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