Job losses at Forth Valley College

13 members of staff at Forth Valley College are facing redundancy.

The College has announced spending cuts - blaming a reduced funding allocation and inflation.

A consultation has been launched, with affected staff told to re-apply for vacancies, or take voluntary severance.

Meanwhile, some courses will be removed, and evening classes at the Alloa campus have been scrapped.

New FVC Principal and Chief Executive Kenny MacInnes, said: “It is with regret that one of the first major duties I need to be involved in as Principal, is to oversee a consultation process. However, our confirmed funding allocation and challenging external environment, means this is a worrying time for the College. Senior Management have made every effort to minimise the impact on staff, however unfortunately, we have been left with no choice but to propose further measures to ensure the financial stability of the College.

“Therefore, this week we have launched a 30-day consultation to minimise the impact of the financial challenges facing the College. We have also re-opened our Voluntary Severance Scheme for all staff. We recognise that any change can be challenging, and there will be concerns over the impact this may have on individuals. We are committed to managing this process in consultation with our staff, with an aim to support the security and long-term future of Forth Valley College."