Director of Academic Development

3 weeks ago

Reading, Reading, United Kingdom University College of Estate Management Full time

Full time, fixed term for 12 months

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary in the region of £90,000 pa, dependent on experience

We are seeking a visionary leader with a passion for education, research and developing talent within an academic community. This is a unique and excellent opportunity to shape the future of academic excellence in the built environment at UCEM.

Reporting to the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education), you will play a central role in the leadership and development of UCEM. You will lead UCEM's academic department and drive the development and expansion of UCEM's academic offer, ensuring continuous improvement and enhancement across all subject disciplines and levels of study. As a member of the Academic Board, you will chair the Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Committee, which leads the development and implementation of UCEM's Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy.

Overseeing the day-to-day management of the academic teams, you will provide robust and effective leadership and foster a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, and innovation. You will achieve this by integrating all areas of academic activity at UCEM to ensure staff are supported in established and emerging areas, whilst fostering a positive and inclusive working environment aligned with UCEM's values and core purpose.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

  • Lead UCEM's academic department and drive the development and expansion of our academic offer.
  • Chair the Learning, Teaching and Enhancement Committee.
  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the academic teams and line manage the Deans and Associate Deans of School.
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with employers, professional bodies and other education providers.

Our main requirements:

  • A highly developed understanding of the current and emerging higher education landscape.
  • A strong track record of leadership and successful management of teams within a significant area of responsibility in a higher education provider.
  • Current knowledge and experience of the Office for Students and relevant academic frameworks.
  • Previous experience of online learning would be advantageous.

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world's most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

For the full job specification and application details please click on the 'Apply' button above.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

£90,000 per annum, dependent on experience

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