Gisle Birkeland has extensive experience in educational leadership, currently serving as Rektor at Vestfold fylkeskommune since August 2012. Previously, Gisle held the position of Prosjektrektor at Nye Horten videregående skole from July 2018 to July 2019 and served as Rektor at Sande videregående skole from August 2008 to August 2012, where also fulfilled the role of Studierektor. Earlier career experience includes serving as Avdelingsleder at Rogaland fylkeskommune from 2005 to 2008.