Working at West

At West College Scotland, we’re proud to be a modern, ambitious and innovative College and our people reflect exactly that.

As winners of multiple national awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for digital innovation, the CDN College Community Award, the ICON Health & Wellbeing Award and The Herald’s Diversity Award, we are recognised as a sector‑leading place to work.

With campuses across Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley, we are one of Scotland’s largest regional colleges, supporting around 21,500 students and employing over 1,150 talented colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

A People-Centred Culture

At West College Scotland, your ambitions are supported at every stage.

We offer:

  • A broad range of CPD and leadership development opportunities.
  • Support to build digital, green and future‑focused skills.
  • Access to rich professional networks and communities of practice.
  • Opportunities to collaborate across campuses, teams and disciplines.
  • A culture that celebrates curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. 

Whether you're an experienced professional or starting a new chapter, we will empower you to thrive

A Place to Grow Your Career

At West College Scotland, your ambitions are supported at every stage.

We offer:

  • A broad range of CPD and leadership development opportunities.
  • Support to build digital, green and future‑focused skills.
  • Access to rich professional networks and communities of practice.
  • Opportunities to collaborate across campuses, teams and disciplines.
  • A culture that celebrates curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. 

Whether you're an experienced professional or starting a new chapter, we will empower you to thrive

Making a Real Impact 

We play a vital role across the West of Scotland, from delivering exceptional learning and training to working closely with local and global employers.

By joining us, you become part of a team that:

  • Strengthens local communities.
  • Supports learners of all ages and backgrounds.
  • Helps shape the workforce of the future.
  • Contributes to regional growth and opportunity.

Your work here makes a genuine difference.

Supporting Your Wellbeing

We are deeply committed to staff wellbeing and have been recognised nationally for our approach. You’ll benefit from:

  • A wide range of health and wellbeing support.
  • Flexible and modern ways of working (role-dependent).
  • Supportive leadership and a culture of trust.
  • A focus on balance, sustainability and inclusion.

Your wellbeing is central to our success.

A Fair, Welcoming and Inclusive Process

Our application and selection processes are designed to help you showcase your strengths, feel comfortable, and understand whether West College Scotland is the right place for you. We want every candidate to feel respected, informed and valued from the very first interaction.

Join us. Be part of something impactful.

At West College Scotland, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, belonging, and opportunities to grow.

Together, we’re shaping a college where people and communities thrive.

We’d love you to be part of it.

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