About the role

  • 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
  • Defined benefits pension scheme
  • A wide range of staff discounts
  • Family-friendly initiatives
  • Flexible work options

Job title

Director of CALL

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

£63,606 - £78,469 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

Location requirements

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