Salary and Employment Details
Salary: £48,813 - £59,660
London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of Department
Department: Foundation Degrees
Location Options
* Preferably London based (or able to travel once a week as the programme will launch in London only for 2026 with plans to launch in other campuses later)
* London – Stratford, Holborn, Ealing
* Birmingham
* Manchester
* Leeds
* Nottingham
* Newcastle
About Arden University
We are an aspirational and multi-award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About Our Centre
Our Centre is dedicated to supporting students through their first‑year university journey. We deliver a range of strategic initiatives, including Foundation Year programmes; CertHE support; ‘On Track’ progression and resit support; Pass First Time: academic study skills programme; and University‑wide student orientation events.
About the Opportunity
The Centre for Academic Persistence is preparing to launch a new Foundation Degree for FdSc Computing and Digital Futures. The programme, launching in February, features modules on: Skills for Study and Work, Digital Skills, Problem Solving, Programming, Web and Database Technologies, Digital Business Transformation, Business Intelligence, and User Centred Design.
There is also a strong work‑based learning thread throughout the programme.
Responsibilities
As Programme Leader, you will lead, develop and manage programme/modules and student outcomes, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences and excellent student outcomes.
You will be responsible for associated operational administration, curriculum development and quality management and enhancement (including future accreditation by relevant professional institutions where appropriate). You will also line‑manage a number of lecturers for the programme/modules.
About You
We are seeking highly innovative individuals with extensive experience of working with Foundation Degree students and programmes in the relevant discipline/industry.
You will be aware of how Foundation Degrees differ from Foundation Year, and the degree programme, and must have some understanding of work‑based learning.
You will be adept at operationalising strategies and interventions to improve student progression, retention and outcomes.
You will have experience of supporting and managing academic teams/module leaders and have an outstanding ability to engage with students and staff, resulting in a positive teaching and learning environment.
We seek someone who is friendly, approachable, adaptable, flexible, calm under pressure, driven and persistent. This is a fast‑paced environment in an organisation that is growing rapidly so being able to manage ambiguity and change is essential.
Why Arden
At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible.
Benefits
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and even a Christmas closure!
* A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
* SimplyHealth plan option
* Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
* Access to Perkbox benefits
* Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
* Plus, other excellent benefits
* Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
Our Values
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness – reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If these values also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date
Monday 1st December (We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.)
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship Statement
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points‑based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
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