Full-Time Head of Schools and Colleges Engagement
Job Description
Challenging, interesting and constantly changing, the University of Derby is an exceptional place to learn and an incredibly rewarding place to work.
Ours is an extraordinary educational environment and because we specialise in identifying and developing individual potential, you can be confident you’ll receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.
Our combined higher and further education offering is spread over campuses in Derby, Buxton, Leek and Chesterfield and we have some of the best university facilities in the UK, investing more than £200 million in facilities in the last 10 years.
We achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and with more than 34,000 people choosing to study with us every year, we depend on the dedication of a team of 2,200 academic and professional services staff.
Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees a family-friendly, rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active, highly motivated individual with experience of managing a successful team and a high level of internal and external relationship management skills to join the University’s Marketing and Communications department. You will develop and deliver the Schools and Colleges Liaison Strategy that aligns with the University’s Student Recruitment strategy to increase applications and enrolments to the University.
Working closely with the wider department, including Associate Directors and Strategic Business Partners you will develop strategies to create and sustain long-term, robust relationships with influencers in schools and colleges nationally to raise the profile of the University, Derby City, courses and our successes to support the University’s recruitment targets.
A customer service ethos which matches the University’s values and behaviours is essential; outstanding leadership and management, communication, persuasion and influencing skills are a must, as is a passion for continuous improvement and a determination for excellence.
£46,147 To £57,684 per annum (for exceptional performers, there is scope for further progression up to £66,337 per annum)
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Whilst this role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, we recommend that you assess your individual eligibility before applying for this position. Visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa for more information.
To be eligible for sponsorship you must evidence that you hold all essential qualifications listed on the job description. Please note, equivalent experience will not be accepted as evidence of the essential qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
How to Apply
To apply please visit our website: https://www.derby.ac.uk/jobs/current-vacancies/head-schools-colleges-engagement/ We cannot accept applications via CV's or email, however, when you apply via our website you will be given the chance to upload a CV if you wish.53 total views, 0 today