Head of HE Academic Standards and Admissions

£45,921 - £48,426 (M6-M8) Per Annum

Status: Permanent, 37 hours

Benefits:

• 35 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a two-week festive/New Year shut down
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 28.68%
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 6 months full pay depending upon service
• On site gym membership available
• Pluxee reward scheme

Overview

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading institution specialising in land-based education, committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities and career-focused programmes in agriculture, animal science, environmental studies, and related fields. Our Higher Education (HE) programmes prepare students for rewarding careers and equip them with the skills to make a positive impact on the natural world.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of HE Academic Standards and Admissions to play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the growth of our higher education provision. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking professional with a strong background in academic quality, regulatory compliance, and student recruitment within the HE sector.

As the Head of HE Academic Standards and Admissions, you will lead on maintaining academic quality standards, ensuring our programmes meet regulatory and accrediting body requirements. You will also drive our student recruitment strategy, working to attract diverse and ambitious students to our HE programmes, with a particular focus on increasing enrolment across our unique, land-based curriculum.

Key responsibilities:

• Academic Standards
  
  
  
  • Ensure all HE programmes comply with academic standards and meet quality assurance guidelines from accrediting bodies.
  • Lead curriculum development and review processes, working closely with academic teams to maintain and enhance program quality.
  • Oversee data and reporting for HE regulatory bodies, including monitoring programme outcomes and student satisfaction.
  • Lead a team responsible for academic registry functions and support, driving high performance and continuous improvement.
  • Act as a point of contact for HE regulatory bodies, representing the college in audits, inspections, and other quality assurance activities.
  
  
• Admissions and Recruitment
  
  
  
  • Manage the HE admissions process, ensuring it is accessible, efficient, and aligned with the college’s recruitment objectives.
  • Oversee effective recruitment practices to increase HE student enrolment.
  • Work collaboratively with marketing and outreach teams to design campaigns and initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain partnerships with schools, industry stakeholders, and community organisations to build the college’s profile in HE recruitment.
  
  

The successful candidate will:

• A proven track record in academic standards, quality assurance, and/or registry management in higher education.
• Ideally a background as an HE teaching and learning practitioner.
• Experience in student recruitment, ideally within the HE sector, with a focus on developing and executing successful recruitment strategies.
• A thorough understanding of HE regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for engaging with prospective students, partners, and stakeholders.

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CDP programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

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Closing Date: Midnight, Friday 6th December 2024

Interview Date: Friday 13th December 2024

Please note this role constitutes ‘regulated activity’ as defined by the Protection of Freedom Act 2012. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information prior to starting employment. You must also have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence to support this. In addition, online checks will be carried out during the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.