Current Opportunities

As the Director of Student Services and Belonging, you will lead and shape the student wellbeing strategy and associated services in order that they remain sector-leading, innovative, inclusive and sustainable. You will have experience of operating at a strategic level, leading complex projects and multi-disciplinary functions and will have a demonstrable commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for ensuring truly inclusive services that support student success.

As Dean of Students, you will work closely with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) and Pro Vice Chancellor Teaching and Learning to ensure high quality, modern, proactive student services and student administration to enhance the student experience at one of the UK’s most diverse and inclusive universities. An experienced leader and good communicator, you will demonstrate a high level of professional credibility and create a culture of continuous improvement and student partnership working to drive forward the Student Success element of the University’s Strategic Plan.

We’re seeking an exceptional individual with strong leadership and communication skills who is comfortable operating in a highly visible and demanding high-energy role. We are interested in speaking to candidates from the social housing sector but will also consider applicants from other large public or not-for-profit organisations or the private sector. The key requirement being that you have experience of the regulatory environment.

Working directly for, and closely with, the Faculty Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor and the Faculty Management Team, the Director of Operations will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategy, plans, policies and budgets to enable the Faculty to deliver its teaching and learning, research and impact and financial targets in support of the University’s strategy.

We are looking for an exceptional, qualified finance professional.  You will be an experienced and dynamic financial leader with a top tier career track record gained within a similar large and complex operation.  Your commercial and business-focused approach will be accompanied by demonstrable empathy for the University’s mission, core purpose and values-driven culture.

Reporting to the Vice Principal and PVC Learning, Teaching and Students, the Director is a senior member of staff who will be responsible for establishing, leading and managing a suite of educational initiatives around curriculum renewal, pedagogies for high-quality learning and student engagement, excellence and innovation in online learning and learning technologies.

Reporting to the Vice Principal and PVC Learning, Teaching and Students, the Director is a senior member of staff who will provide vision and leadership to a dedicated team who strive to continuously inspire our students and wider University community. You will play a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe.

As our Deputy Director of Student Services, you will provide expert leadership that ensures the delivery of a range of high quality, innovative and pro-active student services that enhance the student experience, develop health gain and support student success.  Working in partnership across the university, you will demonstrate a high level of professional credibility and create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation to meet UEL’s strategic objectives.