Vacancy details
Salary: £55,901
Reference: SR1809
Location: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
Contract: Permanent
Assessment centre - WC 27th Jan 2025 (Date to be confirmed)
Closing date 24/01/25
Job Details
USP College is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and manage our Higher Education and Access provision. This is a pivotal role, where you will drive strategic development, ensure the highest standards of quality, and provide outstanding leadership to staff and students.
The successful candidate will oversee a portfolio of Higher Education and Access programmes, contributing to the College’s mission to deliver exceptional educational experiences and drive growth.
Duties and responsibilities
Develop and implement strategies aligned with the College’s Strategic Plan and Policies.
Drive the Quality Framework and Career Focused Learning strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Lead curriculum development, including introducing new higher-level qualifications and micro-credentials.
Ensure compliance with QAA, OFS regulations, and partner expectations.
Oversee the selection, admission, and ongoing support of students.
Lead and inspire the Higher Education and Access team to maintain high standards of teaching and learning.
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional integrity.
Monitor resource allocation, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of programmes.
Job requirements
Degree-level education or relevant professional qualification.
Proven experience in curriculum management within Further or Higher Education.
Strong leadership and organisational skills with a commitment to educational excellence.
The right candidate will have:
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as a team.
A strong attention to detail.
The ability to work towards deadlines.
Initiative and leadership skills.
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
Excellent pension provision
Annual Staff Awards
CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
Free onsite parking
Staff appreciation days
Eye care vouchers
Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
Well-being days & activities
Electric Vehicle Scheme*
Discounted gym membership
Hybrid Working available
Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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