Job Title: Deputy Director for Professional and Executive EducationJob Reference: REQ241117Date Posted: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Management and Specialist grade 8 from £58596 to £65814 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.Full Time, Open ended Hybrid working: Loughborough University is committed to allowing its employees to work dynamically with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. Secondment and Job Shares will be considered if appropriate. Unlock Your Leadership Potential with Us. Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Director for Professional & Executive Education to join our dynamic Commercial Directorate. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is an exciting new role for the University to play a key role in delivering Professional and Executive Education programmes in our chosen markets. This is a cross-University position and as a start-up you will be responsible for developing the strategy through to implementation for our Professional and Executive Education offer. You will personally lead on business growth, client acquisition and ensuring our on boarding process for new clients in this area. As a senior leader within the Commercial Directorate, this role will also support the Commercial Directorate in its role to grow new business ventures and successful partnerships for the University. To be successful in this role, you will: Demonstrate considerable knowledge of Professional and Executive DevelopmentBe a highly motivated leader that can build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholdersHave a demonstrated track record of driving commercial success via business developmentBring superb organisation skills and be adept at juggling complex workloadsHave experience working at C-suite and Director level, in order to establish credibility with clients, the Schools and wider University colleaguesHave leadership and management experience and the ability to collaborate, influence and lead changeStrong business acumen and financial understanding, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysisA strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is a must, coupled with a genuine passion for working at Loughborough University In this unique role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the role that goes beyond the ordinary. If this sounds of interest, please do get in touch. For an informal discussion please contact Hema Mistry on h.mistry@lboro.ac.uk. For more information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Closing Date: 20th January 2025 Application Process1st Stage Interview: w/c 27th January 2025Final Interview & Presentation: w/c 3rd February 2025Please click on the link to applyAlongside your CV and Application, please ensure you provide a detailed supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria from the person specificationFor further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips and support to help you when completing your application We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments that you’d like to request, please contact Hema Mistry at h.mistry@lboro.ac.uk Our BenefitsGenerous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)Competitive pension schemesA range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policiesBUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)Employee Assistance ProgrammeSeason ticket loan schemeOn campus parking with charging points for electric vehiclesFantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages availableFantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development Find out more about our full suite of rewards and benefits.