At Fife College, we’re passionate about making a positive impact in our community through dynamic partnerships. We are seeking a visionary leader to join our team to focus on enhancing income streams and developing sustainable positive business and education partnerships, including identifying new areas of commercial income, maximising associated training and skills development opportunities, and delivering targeted growth in the College’s work with employers, apprenticeships, secondary schools and other partners. The Role Reporting to the Assistant Principal: Enterprise & Partnerships, you will provide clear and effective strategic leadership to our teams in Business Development, DYW School Partnerships and Scholarships. You will manage, promote and foster a collaborative cross-college approach to the development and delivery of commercial business growth. As Head of Commercial, Employer & DYW Engagement you will, by developing a deep understanding of the Fife and wider Scottish economy, work with the Head of Innovation & Work Based Learning in identifying new funding opportunities and the future needs for business training and skills development. You will also work closely with the Head of Enterprise Development & Outreach on shared goals that will support a wide and integrated provision of business focused solutions meeting the needs of industry locally and nationally that align to the College’s Strategy. You will work collaboratively with other College teams to align opportunities for the co-design and co-delivery of training and skills programmes including our highly successful Modern Apprenticeship contract. Working closely with the Assistant Principal: Enterprise & Partnerships, agree income targets for commercial income streams, create a relevant product portfolio offering aligned to business needs, and sales plans to achieve income and performance targets. Qualifications and Experience – what we’re looking for: Educated to degree level or with demonstrable relevant professional experience at SCQF level 9 or above. Proven track record in successful commercial and business development. Proven track record in management of MA contracts. Knowledge and experience of funding streams in the education and skills sector. Proven experience of driving innovative quality improvements. Excellent leadership and communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the College and its community. If you are passionate about promoting innovation and fostering partnerships, we’d love to hear from you.