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Our Mission
Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
A key focus of our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the local, national, and global health and care needs of the future. Our unique Group structure ensures the School has the agility and autonomy to push the boundaries, constantly innovating how we work, allowing for closer, consultative relationships with partners and joint ventures. Alongside our creative approach this will allow us to further develop the school, diversifying our provision at scale as we continue to widen access to our quality education, leading to rewarding careers in the health and social care sector.
The Role
We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to join us as Director of Academic Services for the School of Health and Care. Sharing our passion for education and health and social care, you will play a key role in the transformation and development of the School, providing supportive team leadership whilst embedding new ways of working within the School as it evolves.
The School of Health and Care currently delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post-graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings, alongside a large portfolio of CPD courses, with several bases throughout the UK, and numerous international partnerships.
As Academic Director you will understand industry needs and create different models of health and care education that supports the rapidly increasing and changing sector, whilst also ensuring that the educational direction aligns with the Group’s vision and values.
You will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership, ensuring effective communication and high levels of collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team whilst developing and delivering the School annual business plan as we strive to globally deliver dynamic high-quality education to health and social care professionals.
Our Successful Candidate
This role requires strategic thinking, external relationship building skills, leadership acumen, and a passion for delivering innovative and outstanding educational experiences. You will have a strong profile as an academic or practitioner, providing evidence of leading and implementing good practice alongside the ability to support and contribute to the development and delivery of curriculum, transnational education partnerships and international commercial projects.
As Academic Director, you will demonstrate both a UK and International focus, as this role will require global leadership and growth.
We have strong teams of talented professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people and communities. We are committed to being responsive, supporting and educating the current and future health and care workforce in collaboration with providers. As Academic Director, you will lead this team with an inclusive leadership style, demonstrating a strong ability to collaborate internally and externally with multiple relationships and partners for the School.
The successful candidate must have a track record of leadership and managing change with evidence of successful transformations.
Qualifications Required:
* A PhD plus experience in the relevant subject area or an equivalent level of professional experience alongside a postgraduate qualification in the relevant subject.
* Recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education and/or recognition against the UK professional standards framework.
* Extensive evidence of leadership within a Health and Care and education sector.
* Hold professional registration
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
* Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
* 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
* BUPA Cash Plan
* CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
* New Electric Car Scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all
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Director
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