Ayrshire College - Director of Business Development

Thank you for your interest in Ayrshire College and in the opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team as Director of Business Development.

This pivotal role comes at a defining moment for both Ayrshire College and the wider region. As Ayrshire enters a period of significant economic, social and industrial transformation, we are seeking an exceptional leader who can help shape and deliver our ambition for the future.

Leading a diverse portfolio encompassing employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation, enterprise, marketing and communications, and income generation, you will play a key role in strengthening the College’s contribution to inclusive economic growth and community prosperity. Working collaboratively with employers, industry bodies, public sector partners and regional stakeholders, you will position Ayrshire College as a strategic partner of choice, creating sustainable commercial opportunities and partnerships that deliver long-term impact.

Above all, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference: enhancing the lives and prospects of our students, supporting businesses and communities, and contributing to the continued growth and success of Ayrshire’s economy and Scotland as a whole.