Director for CALL Scotland leading a national centre in Assistive Technology and AAC. A strategic role influencing policy, research, and digital inclusion in Scotland.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and academic direction for CALL Scotland, aligned with University Strategy 2030.
Lead organisational change, including developing structures, roles and operational models to support CALL’s evolving remit.
Strengthen CALL’s system-level contribution to inclusive education, digital accessibility and AI readiness.
Drive income diversification through service-level agreements, consultancy, partnerships, research funding and other external sources.
Lead procurement-readiness, bid development and governance oversight.
Expand CALL’s research profile through collaborative partnerships within the University and beyond.
Oversee development of innovative national digital and AI-supported resources.
Lead CALL’s national Professional Learning programme to build workforce capability in AT, AAC and digital inclusion.
Enhance CALL’s communications, visibility and national influence through a coherent digital strategy and strengthened brand presence.
Requirements
Proven leadership experience in a multidisciplinary context (education, health, AT or AAC).
Strong strategic planning, change leadership and organisational development skills.
Experience of financial leadership, income diversification and managing significant budgets.
Deep understanding of Scottish, UK and international inclusion and accessibility policy.
Evidence of influencing policy through research, practice or national collaboration.
Expertise in AT, AAC, inclusive digital learning and accessibility tools.
Experience in research, innovation or knowledge exchange activity.
Excellent communication, partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, with evidence of inclusive leadership.
Benefits
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement
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