Director of Finance

About SQA

SQA is the national accreditation and awarding body, and is at the heart of the education and training system in Scotland. We help people to realise their potential and to achieve their ambitions, and through this to benefit the economy, wider society, and the nation as a whole, by providing a wide range of high quality, internationally recognised qualifications and associated services.

We work with schools, colleges, universities, industry, and government, and strive to ensure that qualifications are inclusive and accessible to all, they recognise the achievements of learners and provide clear pathways to further learning or employment.

SQA plays a crucial role in ensuring that the skills, training, and education systems in Scotland are effective, and is acutely aware of its responsibility to uphold both the accessibility and the credibility of Scotland’s qualifications system. As an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB), it underpins key public policy areas, such as widening participation, narrowing the attainment gap, and providing the people and businesses of Scotland with the skills that they need for the future.