Job Description

Salary: circa \xc2\xa3150K

Reporting to: Principal

Location: Aberdeen (homeworking policy and flexible relocation)

Closing Date: Midnight Monday 25th September 2023

The University of Aberdeen is a broad-based, dual research and education intensive university committed to its 1495 foundational purpose: \xe2\x80\x9cOpen to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others\xe2\x80\x9d. The University has 21,350 students and 3,600 staff representing 130 nationalities. Our university ranks 2nd across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland for overall student satisfaction, and ranks 10th in the UK out of 120 universities.

We are seeking to appoint our next Vice Principal (Education) to join the Senior Management Team and to lead the university\'s education strategy across all aspects of quality assurance, enhancement, progression, attainment, employability, and non-academic student experience activities including student support. You will inspire the university community to continually enhance our support for students (including online learners) and our overall student experience. Along with the other members of the Senior Management Team, you will also assist the Principal in achieving the University\'s objectives of inclusiveness, interdisciplinarity, internationalisation and sustainability in line with the universities \xe2\x80\x9cAberdeen 2040\xe2\x80\x9d strategy.

You will bring a proven track record of leading the successful delivery of teaching and learning initiatives at a senior level, demonstrating new approaches and digital innovations in education to improve the student experience. You will be an experienced leader within the higher education sector, with a strong network of relevant relationships in the UK and/or internationally.

This could be an ideal opportunity for those who have led a learning and teaching portfolio at a faculty or central level to step up into their first senior leadership role or equally appealing for candidates seeking a sideways move to a larger institution on an upward trajectory.

For further information and to watch an introductory video for the role please click Apply.

Informal enquiries should be made to at GatenbySanderson.

Applications from women and individuals from protected characteristic groups (such as individuals from racialised groups) currently under-represented in university senior leadership positions who would further enhance diversity are particularly welcome.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English.

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