Director of Education and Student Experience
UCL is a multi-disciplinary university with degree programmes in Arts and Humanities, Built Environment, Brain Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Education, Laws, Life Sciences, Mathematical & Physical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health Sciences and Social and Historical Sciences.
For more information, see http://www.ucl.ac.uk/about. The UCL Faculty of Population Health Sciences (FPHS) is a global leader in public health research, working across disciplines to unravel complex health challenges while educating the next generation of public and global health leaders. Our exciting cross‑disciplinary community encompasses eight institutes and schools, including the Global Business School for Health – the world’s first business school dedicated to health.
About the role
The Faculty of Population Health Sciences is a world‑leading community tackling major public health challenges through research and education and supporting students across eight institutes.
As Director of Education and Student Experience, you will lead the Faculty’s approach to delivering an outstanding student experience, shaping education strategy and ensuring high‑quality teaching, governance and support across all programmes. You will work closely with senior academic and professional services colleagues to drive improvements, strengthen educational practice and champion the success and wellbeing of our student community.
* This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
* DBS is not required for this role.
Application Process:
* The advert will close on 24 March 2026 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended. As a minimum we will keep all adverts open for 2 weeks.
* A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
* Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
* If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Suzy Adcock (s.adcock@ucl.ac.uk)
* If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Hassan Hussein (fphs.hr@ucl.ac.uk)
About you
You will bring substantial experience of student support and leadership within Higher Education, with the ability to navigate complex pastoral, academic and regulatory matters with sound judgement and empathy.
Educated to degree level and committed to ongoing professional development, you will have a strong understanding of UK and global Higher Education policy, alongside proven experience contributing to strategy, quality assurance, and evidence‑based decision‑making. You will excel at building effective relationships, influencing senior stakeholders, and leading high‑performing teams, supported by excellent communication skills and a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Immigration loan and expenses
* Relocation scheme for certain posts
* On‑site gym
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
* Discounted medical insurance
Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
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