About the Role
University Centre Leeds are seeking a Dean of Higher Education.
At a challenging time for Higher Education in further education and a relatively successful period for the University Centre, a Dean of Higher Education is sought to provide a growth and further alignment of our Higher Education curriculum to regional skills needs. .
The successful candidate will take the work , particularly with regard to student growth, quality, curriculum development, academic standards and the pursuit of Degree Awarding Powers, to the next level in the successful journey of University Centre, Leeds.
The Dean will also play a key role in the review of the existing structure and how this might be better aligned within the group, particularly in relation to Leeds Conservatoire and Higher Education support functions.
Applications are welcome from candidates who can demonstrate the knowledge, experience and vision required for this key role
What You Will Do
- Line manage Higher Education Heads of Department and Higher Education Department Office ( HEDO) support managers
- Be responsible for leading and managing the University Centre
- Ensuring business planning for University Centre Quality Assurance in line with Office for Students (OfS) requirements and those of awarding bodies
- Continuation of degree awarding powers, scholarly activity and research framework co-ordination
About You
- Experience and a good working knowledge of higher education quality frameworks e.g. OfS, and Teaching Excellence Framework ( TEF)
- Experience of line managing HE academic managers and lecturers.
- Experience of managing validation with HE awarding bodies / HEIs
- Experience of managing HE registry, support and marketing functions.
For further details about the role, please contact:
Bill Jones, Deputy CEO & Exec Principal
Email: Bill.Jones@luminate.ac.uk
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Academic 37 days
- Senior Management 37 days
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements
About Us
At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds.
We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
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