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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
£89,900
Details
Borders College is the largest provider of education in the Scottish Borders with a strong record of learner success. The College is engaged in a large number of partnerships in the Borders and across the South of Scotland. We play a leading role in learning and skills development working with a range of stakeholders to drive forward social and economic development.
We are seeking to appoint to the role of Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services. The successful individual will lead a range of functions, primarily financial planning and estates strategy, and also including digital and data, our marketing team, legal compliance and programme and project support.
You will be a qualified accountant with significant experience of financial management in a complex organisation. While not essential, experience and knowledge of further education would be an advantage. You should be someone who can work with our Board, and our Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, to successfully realise our values – respectful, responsible and people-centred.
To arrange an informal discussion or to note your interest please contact peopleservices@borderscollege.ac.uk
To apply, please visit the College web site https://www.borderscollege.ac.uk/jobs
where the Job Description and Person Specification are available along with the application form.
Applications will only be accepted by email, if this is an issue please contact peopleservices@borderscollege.ac.uk
Closing date for applications is Monday 16th March 2026
Downloads
Job Description - Vice Principal - Finance and Corporate Services - February 2026.pdf
DownloadApplication Form 2023.docx
DownloadClosing date
Mon 16 March, 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
if you need the application form and/ or job description in a different format e.g. language, printed version etc. or if you would like the information emailed to you then please contact PeopleServices@borderscollege.ac.uk or call 01896 662501
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
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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.