Vacancies
About Glasgow Kelvin College: Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.
Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.
At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.
Vacancies
Project Support Lead - Raising Income Through Skills and Education (RISE)
Glasgow Kelvin College is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Project Support Lead to play a key role in the planning, coordination, delivery and ongoing development of our Raising Income Through Skills and Education (RISE) programme.
The successful candidate will lead the operational management of RISE funded provision, supporting priority learners to access skills, training and progression opportunities that improve employability and contribute to tackling poverty. Working across both community based settings and College programmes, you will develop inclusive learning opportunities for parents, carers and individuals facing barriers to participation.
You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to create effective pathways into education, training and employment. You will also lead project monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and demonstrating positive learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, coordination, delivery and evaluation of RISE-funded programmes.
- Design and implement flexible and inclusive learning opportunities.
- Develop learner pathways that support engagement, progression and positive destinations.
- Build and maintain effective partnerships with external agencies and community organisations.
- Monitor learner engagement, retention, progression and outcomes in line with funding requirements.
- Analyse data and produce reports demonstrating project impact and compliance.
- Support and guide staff involved in programme delivery.
- Oversee programme administration, documentation and resource management.
- Lead outreach and engagement activities.
- Promote learner voice, participation and continuous improvement.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Community Learning and Development competencies, values and ethics.
- Local and national policies relating to CLD, employability and tackling poverty.
- Programme design and delivery within community and employability settings.
- Partnership and multi-agency working.
- Monitoring, evaluation and reporting requirements associated with funded programmes.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Competence in data management, reporting and ICT systems.
- Ability to motivate and support learners and colleagues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience delivering CLD, employability or community-based programmes.
- Experience planning and managing projects or funded activities.
- Experience monitoring outcomes and reporting against targets.
- Experience engaging priority groups and supporting learner progression.
- Experience working with partners and multi-agency networks.
Head of Corporate Communications, Brand & External Engagement
Application Deadline: July 08, 2026
Employment Type: Full Time
Department: Growth and Income Generation
Location: Glasgow
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: £61,086 - £66,345 / year
Strategic Context
- Our Students: promoting inclusive access, aspiration and success
- Our People: supporting values‑led culture, clarity and engagement
- Our Partners: strengthening influence, employer confidence and alignment to economic priorities
- Our Place: positioning the College as a regional anchor institution for inclusive growth and community impact
It also provides leadership for the Friends of Kelvin programme, a flagship institutional initiative supporting reputation, relationships, opportunity and income diversification.
Key Responsibilities:
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The postholder will:
- Champion Kelvin’s TIME values and inclusive ethos across all communications and engagement activity.
- Provide professional leadership to communications and marketing staff and external partners.
- Build strong internal partnerships to enable whole‑College alignment around strategy and narrative.
- Operate with high levels of professional judgement, discretion and autonomy.
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Please refer to the Recruitment Pack for further details on the specific role responsibilities.
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Senior CLD Worker
Glasgow Kelvin College is delighted to invite applications from existing staff for the role of Senior Community Learning & Development Worker.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated practitioner to play a leading role in the coordination, delivery and development of Community Learning and Development (CLD) provision across the College. Working closely with the CLD Manager and wider Community team, you will help shape and deliver high-quality programmes that support young people and communities to achieve positive educational, personal and social outcomes.
The successful candidate will contribute to a range of programmes including Youth Access, Youth Start and Supported Programmes, providing guidance and support to learners while promoting innovative and effective CLD practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of youth work and community learning activities.
- Support young people to overcome barriers to participation, learning and progression.
- Promote safe, inclusive and trauma-informed practice.
- Develop and maintain effective partnerships with schools, local authorities, community organisations and external agencies.
- Support programme monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
- Mentor colleagues and contribute to the sharing of best practice across the team.
- Champion learner voice and community engagement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
You will have:
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An HNC (SCQF Level 7) or above in Community Learning and Development, Youth Work or a related discipline.
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Experience of delivering Community Learning and Development services.
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Excellent communication, relationship-building and partnership-working skills.
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Experience of developing innovative approaches to engage learners and communities.
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Strong organisational, reporting and ICT skills.
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A commitment to inclusion, equality and learner-centred practice.