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To contact the College HR Department, please email: PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk
We do not accept CVs; only applications completed on the Borders College application form will be considered.
Latest vacancies
Location
Scottish Borders Campus
Salary
£44,235.87 per annum, pro rata
Details
- Part-Time, Permanent
- 21 Hours per week
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to support learner achievement, progression and employability through industry-informed learning, workplace assessment and employer engagement activities.
The successful candidate will work with businesses across the Scottish Borders to identify skills needs, develop training opportunities and support workforce development through flexible learning and work-based assessment. Building strong relationships with employers and stakeholders, you will help ensure training provision meets industry needs while creating valuable opportunities for learners.
The role will also contribute to enterprise and innovation initiatives, supporting entrepreneurial activity within the College and across the region. Working with businesses, schools, community organisations and partners, you will help promote entrepreneurship, business growth and innovation opportunities.
You should have experience or be qualified to at least SCQF Level 9 in a Business, Enterprise, Management, Innovation or related discipline and have experience of engaging with employers, stakeholders or external partners.
Most importantly, you will demonstrate our College values of Respect, Responsibility and Being People-Centred, placing learners, employers, partners and communities at the heart of everything you do.
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
Closing date for all applications is Friday 20th November 2026
Downloads
Job Description -Business, Enterprise and Leadership Facilitator - November 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Fri 20 November, 2026
Location
Scottish Borders Campus
Salary
£61,575.70 per annum
Details
- Full Time, Permanent
- 35 Hours per week
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join our Finance and Corporate Services Team as Head of Finance.
The successful applicant will manage the College’s Finance and Procurement functions, including management and financial reporting and provision of support to the Executive Team via the Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services.
You should be able to demonstrate the values and behaviours of our College.
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026 (12 noon)
Downloads
Job Description - Head of Finance - October 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Mon 16 November, 2026
Location
Scottish Borders Campus, Galashiels
Salary
£72,600.59 per annum
Details
- Full Time, Permanent
- 35 Hours per week
Borders College is seeking an exceptional and inspiring leader to join its Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Principal - Delivery & Sustainability.
This strategic role offers the opportunity to shape curriculum delivery, quality improvement and sustainability across the College. Working closely with the Vice Principal, Student Experience, you will lead key areas of performance, drive innovative and responsive provision, and strengthen partnerships that enhance opportunities for learners, employers and communities across the Scottish Borders.
If you are an experienced educational leader with a passion for continuous improvement, people development and positive student outcomes, we would welcome your application.
You will be able to demonstrate the values and behaviours that underpin our College culture.
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th November 2026 (12 noon)
Downloads
Job Description - Assistant Principal Delivery and Sustainability - October 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Mon 16 November, 2026
Location
Newtown St Boswells Campus
Salary
£39,338.00 per annum, pro rata
Details
Borders College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Instructor(s) to join our team, delivering and supporting commercial short course provision within our Rural Skills department. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who is committed to further education and is looking to contribute to a progressive and innovative organisation.
We are particularly interested in hearing from but not exclusively, candidates who are approved and experienced in delivering LANTRA-accredited training and assessment in one or more of the following areas:
Chainsaw Operations
ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)
Pesticide Application
Tele-handler Operations
Brush Cutting
Use of Small Plant Machinery
Applicants should hold relevant industry qualifications and certification in their specialist areas, together with current LANTRA approval and demonstrable industry experience or able to demonstrate high level of competency to deliver Borders College certificated provision.
We are looking for an individual with a genuine passion for further education, who is motivated to support learners in achieving their goals and eager to embrace new challenges within a dynamic learning environment.
If this sounds like you, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered
Application forms are available below and will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please make contact by emailing PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or telephone 01896 662501
Closing date for all applications is Friday 13th November 2026
Downloads
Job Description - Supply Commercial Skills Facilitator - Rural - October 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Fri 13 November, 2026
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Please email your completed application forms to PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk
if you have a disability, you will be supported through your application and interview process. By indicating on your application that you have a disability, our team will contact you to find out what adjustments we can make to the process to ensure that you can demonstrate your ability to undertake the role.
Any reasonable adjustment required will be provided for you to support you in this process.
At Borders College, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to being a fair and inclusive employer. We also understand that diverse workforces lead to greater creativity and innovation. We would therefore encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our current workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQ+ people.
Application Form
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Supported Employment at Borders College
The Scottish Union of Supported Employment (SUSE) is the national representative body for supported employment providers and anyone interested in ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions, across our country, have the opportunity of a working life.
Have a look at how we support Ryan, one of our Business Skills Advisors, by watching the video below.
This video was produced in partnership with the Scottish Union of Supported Employment.
Job Application Form - Word
If you have any issues downloading the application form, we suggest trying an alternative browser. If you continue to have problems downloading the form please email PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk to request a copy.
People Strategy
This strategy is about creating the conditions for people to succeed – individually and collectively. By working together with respect and shared purpose, we ensure Borders College is a fair work employer and a place where colleagues feel proud to work, students achieve their best, and our community benefits from our success.
Equality Matters
Find out about how we take Equality, Diversity and Inclusion very seriously at Borders College.
Staff Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct sets out the professional standards expected of staff in Borders College.
Vision 2030
Vision 2030 will build on our current success. We know our College changes lives. We know that we are a critical part of the learning and skills infrastructure of the Scottish Borders. But we also believe we can and must do more. Ours is a journey from very good to excellent. Vision 2030 is inspired by the heritage of our Scottish Borders and is combined with an ambition to drive a successful future for learners and businesses across the region, but also recognises our impacts must extend far beyond the region.