Academy Tutor (ref: SR-AT-0724-03)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic tutor to deliver high-quality procurement and commercial training to stakeholders within the Scottish public sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical experience in public procurement regulations, policy and commercial practices; as well as the ability to effectively engage and educate a diverse audience.

Scotland Excel’s Academy provides an award-winning multi-disciplinary training and development portfolio comprising procurement, commercial, leadership & management, project management, business analysis, decision making and innovation disciplines. Our primary objective is to develop the knowledge and skills of public sector stakeholders, enabling the immediate application of these for the benefit of their roles and organisations.

This Academy Tutor role focuses on working with Scotland’s 32 local authorities through a flexible hybrid working model splitting time between home and some time at our office at Renfrewshire House in Paisley.

You would be joining an effective and ambitious team striving to develop people and organisations to tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow. It’s an exciting time to join as we evolve our strategy to address our national community’s growing needs across procurement, construction, social care, net zero and others.

What we can offer you

As well as a competitive salary, you will have access to all the benefits of working for a public sector organisation including a defined benefits pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, hybrid working (1 day office, 4 days remote working at present) and other flexible working options. You will have access to staff discounts and a range of other initiatives which reflect our commitment to creating a positive work-life balance for all our employees.

Find out what makes Scotland Excel an employer of choice and what benefits we can offer you https://home.scotland-excel.org.uk/work-for-us/

How to apply

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, whether it is public or private sector.

The fixed term post may be open to secondment for applicants already working within public sector, providing agreement from your current employer.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and guarantee an interview to those candidates who meet the essential requirements for the position. If you have a disability, please make us aware of it in your covering letter.

In order to be considered for this post we ask that you submit

• a CV (max.3 pages)
• a covering letter in which you should describe how your work experience to date and personal qualities would make you an excellent fit for this position.
• Complete our online Online Equality Monitoring Survey (question 1 quote reference: SR-AT-0724-03)

submissions without a covering letter or received after the closing date, may not be considered.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences.

Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work