Associate Dean

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

This is a rare opportunity to join the senior management team of a diverse, inclusive and high-performing faculty in an ambitious modern university The Associate Dean (P&Q) is a leading member of the Faculty's senior management team, and will work collaboratively with the Dean and fellow Associate Deans to ensure that the Faculty is managed to the highest standards both strategically and operationally.

This post carries overall lead responsibility for the continuous development and vigorous promotion of a culture of academic excellence within the Faculty. The Associate Dean (Planning & Quality) works with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Heads of Department (collectively the Faculty Management Group) and a wide range of other colleagues within and beyond the Faculty to ensure that strategies and quality procedures are developed, supported and promoted to underpin the appropriate University strategies.

**About You**

You will be an enthusiastic and friendly professional with excellent communication and interpersonal skills coupled with a commitment to providing an excellent student experience.

You will have well-honed influencing skills and successful experience of strategic planning. A deep knowledge of HE quality-assurance and enhancement processes is critical to success in this role.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- Competitive Salary, amount per year to be agreed upon appointment
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £71,736.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: EHM0275-0823