Director of Business Development
Shape the future of skills, business and economic growth across Ayrshire.
Ayrshire is entering a period of significant opportunity and transformation. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead a diverse portfolio spanning employer engagement, apprenticeships, innovation, enterprise, income generation, marketing and communications.
Working with employers, industry bodies, public sector partners and regional stakeholders, you will help position Ayrshire College as a strategic partner of choice while developing commercially sustainable opportunities that deliver lasting impact.
Why Ayrshire College
Ayrshire College is one of Scotland's largest colleges, serving more than 12,000 students across three campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning.
Our strategic ambition, Empowering People for a Changing World, guides everything we do. Through our strategic objectives — Outstanding Experiences, Partner of Choice and Enabling the Future — we are helping learners, businesses and communities thrive.
As an Investors in People Gold organisation, we are committed to creating a culture where people can lead, innovate and make a difference.
Living and Working in Ayrshire
Ayrshire combines an outstanding quality of life with the opportunity to influence one of Scotland's most ambitious regions.
With vibrant communities, stunning coastline, affordable living and excellent transport links, Ayrshire offers a rewarding place to build both a career and a life.
Application Information for Director of Business Development
Job Type : Permanent (1 FTE)
Salary: £77,022 - £82,383
Closing date: 12 noon on Wednesday 17 June 2026
To make arrangements to discuss the role on an informal basis please contact Sara Rae, Vice Principal of Skills and Enterprise on sara.rae@ayrshire.ac.uk.
Selection Process
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Post advertised on Wednesday 3 June 2026
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Post closes at 12 noon on Wednesday 17 June 2026
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Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Ayrshire College is an Equal Opportunities employer and in this respect it would be most helpful if you could complete and return with your application form the appropriate questionnaire. This questionnaire will be retained by Human Resources and will not be used in the selection process. Similarly, you are also asked to complete and return the Criminal Conviction Declaration. The information given on these forms will be treated in the strictest confidence. Both forms are incorporated within the College’s application form.
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
Completed applications should be returned to Stephanie Campbell, HR Advisor on stephanie.campbell@ayrshire.ac.uk. Should you require further information on the application process, please do not hesitate to contact Stephanie.
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