
Provost 56314
London College of Contemporary Arts
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Through experiential teaching we aim to provide students with a 'real-life' skill set which is transferable out of the classroom and into the world of work.
- Through 'chunked learning' we aim to ensure students are thoroughly engaged and motivated by their teachers.
- Through 'deliberate reflection' we aim to get students thinking about their role in the learning experience and to embed their knowledge for future use.
- Through regular and precise feedback, we aim to offer students ways to improve their skills and knowledge on a daily basis.
- To ensure that LCCA has a sufficiently attractive and distinctive academic portfolio to meet its growing recruitment targets.
- To ensure institutional quality and continuous improvement of all courses at LCCA in line with both internal and external regulations.
- To design, develop and implement an innovative learning and teaching approach that best facilitates delivery of this portfolio.
- To lead the academic teams and ensure a highly effective academic structure.
- To lead and develop a culture of challenge using appropriate tools, governance, committees and structures.
- To lead the registration of the College in preparation for OFS and in preparation for future degree awarding powers.
- To develop a range of institutional partnerships and alliances that enhance the academic reputation of Regent's, strengthen our finances and align with our mission and values.
- To drive the development of innovative practice in learning, teaching and assessment which caters to the needs and expectations of widening participation students.
- To ensure the teaching faculty at LCCA have the right mix of skills, knowledge, experience and qualities to design and deliver the creative suite of programmes.
- To ensure consistent, high performance across all academic staff, in line with the College's performance management strategy.
- To develop a coaching culture, and to support people development and succession planning.
- To exhibit a strong, personal commitment to the College's and group's mission and values and to act as a brand ambassador, behaving at all times in a manner that embodies and promotes these values.
- To lead and ensure delivery of a Retention Strategy that enables achievement of the University's retention, progression and completion targets.
- To lead and develop the NSS Improvement Strategy to ensure that all courses achieve the University's overall satisfaction target.
- To contribute, as a member of the Senior Management Team, to the overall achievement of the College's Strategic Plan.
- To provide active support to the Managing Director in maintaining and raising the profile of the College and its mission.
- To establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the executive, the College Group Executive, and other relevant stakeholders.
- To implement the College's Equal Opportunities Policy and promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
- To deputise for the Managing Director, at such time as he is absent from the campus.
- To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.
- PhD or Doctorate in education, business administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
- Holding fellowship of Advance, HE or higher
- Demonstrated membership & engagement with a relevant professional body (e.g. CMI, CABS etc)
- Holding Senior (SFHEA) or Principal (PFHEA) fellowship of Advance HE (formerly known as HEA)
- Strong leadership skills & experience in motivating, empowering, & inspiring teams to achieve common goals.
- Ability to develop & implement strategic plans that align with the college's overall mission, vision, & values.
- Strong problem-solving & analytical skills to identify & resolve complex issues related to academic programs, teaching & learning, & student development.
- Strong verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly & effectively.
- Comprehensive understanding of external regulatory bodies such as the Office for Students (OfS), OIA, HESA (Jisc), etc.
- Commitment to a student-centred approach to education, emphasizing holistic student development & personalised learning support.
- Strong leadership qualities to effectively manage a team of professionals, including the ability to inspire & motivate.
- Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances & priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
- High ethical standards & a commitment to maintaining the integrity of academic records & processes.
- Resilience & adaptability to manage the demands of a busy & challenging role.
- A leader role model for college's core values, which underpin our vision, mission & strategy.
- Extensive experience in higher education administration & leadership, with a proven track record of managing & overseeing academic programmes, departments, & personnel.
- Demonstrated track record in achieving high B3 metrics & NSS results for an HEI.
- Experience in leading & delivering strategic & operational change.
- Strong understanding of the Higher Education landscape in the UK, including comprehensive knowledge of relevant policies, regulations & compliance standards.
- Vice chancellor in waiting - a Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Hands-on experience of emerging technical & digital innovation (e.g. AI).
- Experience of working in a similar role for another private higher education establishment.
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