Director of CALL Scotland
Grade UE09: £63, – £78, per annum pro-rata for part-time
CAHSS / Moray House School of Education and Sport
Part-time: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Open-ended (permanent, subject to continued funding)
Help us redefine what’s possible. Be part of something bigger.
The Opportunity:
CALL Scotland is seeking an experienced, strategic and visionary leader to direct a national centre of excellence in Assistive Technology (AT) and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).
This is a significant leadership opportunity to take CALL Scotland into its next phase of development, strengthening its national role, expanding its research activity, enhancing financial sustainability, and shaping the future of digital inclusion, accessibility and AI-informed innovation for learners with additional support needs in Scotland.
The role offers the chance to influence national policy, lead sector-wide workforce development, and contribute to teaching, research and knowledge exchange across Moray House School of Education and Sport.
Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.
This is an Academic role. The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area.
Your Key Responsibilities
As Director, you will:
Provide strategic leadership and academic direction for CALL Scotland, aligned with University Strategy .
1. Lead organisational change, including developing structures, roles and operational models to support CALL’s evolving remit.
2. Strengthen CALL’s system-level contribution to inclusive education, digital accessibility and AI readiness.
3. Drive income diversification through service-level agreements, consultancy, partnerships, research funding and other external sources.
4. Lead procurement-readiness, bid development and governance oversight.
5. Expand CALL’s research profile through collaborative partnerships within the University and beyond.
6. Oversee development of innovative national digital and AI-supported resources.
7. Lead CALL’s national Professional Learning programme to build workforce capability in AT, AAC and digital inclusion.
8. Enhance CALL’s communications, visibility and national influence through a coherent digital strategy and strengthened brand presence.
Your Skills and Attributes for Success
9. Proven leadership experience in a multidisciplinary context (education, health, AT or AAC).
10. Strong strategic planning, change leadership and organisational development skills.
11. Experience of financial leadership, income diversification and managing significant budgets.
12. Deep understanding of Scottish, UK and international inclusion and accessibility policy.
13. Evidence of influencing policy through research, practice or national collaboration.
14. Expertise in AT, AAC, inclusive digital learning and accessibility tools.
15. Experience in research, innovation or knowledge exchange activity.
16. Excellent communication, partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
17. Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, with evidence of inclusive leadership.
Why Join Us?
People have always been at the heart of our work. As part of the University, you are a part of our community. We are looking for people with drive, determination, and a passion for what they do.
18. Lead a centre with national responsibility and international recognition in AT and AAC.
19. Shape the future of inclusive digital learning and AI-supported accessibility in Scotland.
20. Work with a skilled, committed and innovative multidisciplinary team.
21. Contribute to academic programmes, research and KE activity within Moray House with opportunities for publication
22. Flexible/hybrid where the role allows
Benefit from excellent University employment conditions, pension scheme, annual leave and staff development opportunities.
This post is part-time, 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) and combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working. There are also expectations of regular travel across Scotland and beyond.
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How to apply
Applications should include:
23. a CV, and
24. a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:
25. A competitive salary.
26. An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
27. To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
28. Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits pageand use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits.
Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter, and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.