The University of Manchester Hiring for Head of Access, Student Employability, Success and Development Job at Manchester, England Full Time

We are delighted to be promoting a significant leadership opportunity within the newly created Division of Student and Academic Services. The Head of Access, Student Employability, Success and Development, is a strategically critical role within the University, providing leadership to ensure that the Division and the wider Directorate for the Student Experience makes a full contribution towards the objectives the University to support a world-class teaching, learning and student experience, whilst working in true partnership with colleagues and students alike.

We are seeking an inspiring, experienced leader with a passion for providing an outstanding student experience and a reputation for developing strong collaborative partnerships within and outside of the University. Experience of delivering positive change, of innovating and of strong and compassionate leadership are essential. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Head of Student and Academic Services, the Director for the Student Experience, Academic Vice-President for Teaching, Learning and Students and senior academic and Professional Services managers across our Faculties and Schools.

The overall purpose of the Access, Student Employability, Success and Development Team is to lead integrated programmes and activities that support all students to fulfil their potential, succeed at university, and progress into positive graduate outcomes. This unique team supports successful student outcomes for all students from access, to progression and success (pre arrival to post graduation) with the ability to target resource as required due to the University‘s commitment to widening access and reducing awarding gaps

The team provides strategic oversight for access, success and progression in one business area but is also aligned vertically with Schools and Faculties to ensure that strategic and operational responsibilities e.g. Access and Participation Plan and Employability are embedded and supported throughout the Teaching Learning and Student Experience structures. Working with senior academic leadership in Teaching and Learning the team will support emerging inclusive teaching and learning themes to Undergraduate and Post Graduate Taught students, driven by the outcomes of established monitoring and review processes, including APR / Transforming Teaching Together and Access and Participation Plan.

The Division is a part of our wider Directorate for the Student Experience, which was established to facilitate a joined up approach to the delivery of services to students throughout the student lifecycle and to provide leadership to enhance the student experience. The Directorate encompasses all University level student services across the student journey, from international recruitment through registration, student access, development and success, teaching and learning, student support, residences and sport and on to graduation.

With a distinguished history of academic achievement, The University of Manchester is internationally renowned as a world-class teaching and research institution with a unique emphasis on social responsibility. We are England’s first civic university and remain entwined with our city, which shares our pioneering, boundless spirit. We are a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world, as demonstrated by the most recent QS World Rankings which ranked us 27th. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, Manchester is one of the largest single-site universities in the UK, hosting over 40,000 students, and with more than 11,000 staff, we are one of the largest employers in Greater Manchester.

Closing date for applications will be 10 February 2022.

Please provide details in your supporting statement as to how your own skills and abilities match each of the points on the person specification. (1500 words max).

Leadership of this area will require genuine passion and a commitment to equality of opportunity. With this in mind, outline up to three personal priorities that you would take forward once appointed to ensure a cohesive approach to employability. (500 words max).

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Craig Best, Head of Student and Academic Services
Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.