Academic Head of Partnerships

4 days ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom University for the Creative Arts Full time

Are you passionate about driving academic excellence through strategic collaborations and partnerships? Do you thrive in a dynamic and diverse educational environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the Academic Head of Partnerships at the University for Creative Arts.

As the Academic Head of Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and developing the strategic and overall academic performance of our partnerships. Working closely with the Head of Global Partnerships, you will ensure the highest standards of academic delivery and support across our partner institutions, both domestically and internationally. Your expertise will enable us to strengthen our collaborative academic partnerships and enhance the quality and standards of our academic programs.

Applicants familiar with UCA systems and having programme/course leadership experience will be desirable.

Join us and contribute to the growth and success of our academic partnerships, empowering students and staff to thrive in a global educational landscape. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the future of education.

At UCA, creativity and innovation are at the heart of what we do. Our legacy of educating eager and passionate artists, makers and thinkers runs back almost 160 years, and today we’re helping shape a global future that supports and nourishes talent worldwide.

Our campuses across Surrey and Kent are vibrant communities, each specialising in different areas of the creative industries. We are also home to a thriving research hub, with academic experts and fellows leading the way in research on sustainability, design, têxtiles, animation, history and culture, and more.

Are you ready to share your passion for creativity with the next generation of innovators? If so, we want to hear from you.



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