About the role
As a key member of our Faculty senior leadership, you will be dedicated to supporting all who work/study in our subject areas. The Director of Education and Student Experience (DESE), in collaboration with the Dean, Deputy Dean and the Director of Operations, has overall responsibility for the Faculty’s delivery of outstanding education. The DESE ensures that appropriate action is taken in relation to students and to education and matters that impact the student experience within the Faculty, in line with UCL policy, and that appropriate contributions are made to strategy and policy development. As delegated by the Dean, the role of Director of Education and Student Experience encompasses the duties of the "Faculty Tutor" as set out in the UCL Academic Manual. The DESE coordinates the activities of the Faculty Graduate Tutors. NOTE: UCL is currently reorganizing its EASE function. This may result in changes to some of the specific duties of this position and/or its reporting line(s). The post holder will be expected to implement change and support continuous improvement as this change process is undertaken, and on an ongoing basis after this. If you have any queries about the role or application process, have any technical issues, or need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online, please contact. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact (Faculty Tutor) or David Shanks at (Deputy Dean). The starting date for this role will be ideally mid-September. Interviews will be planned for May. 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.
About you
The successful post-holder will have relevant and substantial experience of student support within an education setting and including a wide range of academic and pastoral support activities. Experience of the interface between these roles and those of Registry Officers and other corporate support services is also important. Significant experience of leadership within Higher Education, including management of staff and resources and building teams, is also important, as is experience in leadership, student experience and other areas. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed requirements.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits some of which are listed 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 Relocation scheme for certain posts On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance