Associate Provost
Warrington, Cheshire, North West England, United Kingdom.
Company: JR UK; Employer: UK Management College.
Posted: 30.05.2026.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Provost in operating and developing the Office of the Provost and serve as a member of the UKMC Senior Leadership Team.
* Lead policy development and processes related to the UKMC mission, OFS regulations, and trends in higher education.
* Serve as the strategic and operational lead for higher‑education partnerships.
* Chair UKMC Committees as delegated by the Provost.
* Coordinate initiatives with university partners to ensure quality and an outstanding student experience.
* Ensure fairness and proper application of procedures by assisting with academic employee grievances, investigating, gathering information, and reporting findings to the Provost.
* Conduct interviews with prospective faculty members in collaboration with the Dean and faculty.
* Provide mentoring and evaluation support to course directors, aiding them in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.
* Represent the Provost at various meetings and leading or serving on selected committees and working groups.
* Deliver leadership training to Heads of Departments.
* Promote an inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills from all cultural and social backgrounds through real application and understanding of EDI.
* Complete delegated projects related to academic affairs in the best interest of UKMC.
* Maintain effective working relationships with UKMC staff, university partners, faculty, and students.
* Travel to all UKMC campuses as required.
Requirements
* A doctorate earned from an accredited university.
* Minimum five (5) years of senior leadership experience in academic administration at or above the dean or head of school level.
* Record of outstanding research, scholarship, and teaching accomplishments.
* Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders and knowledge of UK higher‑education policy, OfS regulatory compliance, and governance.
* On‑site presence of 40 hours a week.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
* Commitment to professional, innovative education and scholarship.
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Industry
* Higher Education
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