Job Description

Full-Time, Permanent

Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Director of Education, in the Directorate of Education and Innovation.

This full-time post provides an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the delivery of Royal Holloway\'s education and student experience. The Education and Innovation Directorate draws together a broad range of areas which are core to the student education lifecycle and covers the areas of:

• Academic Quality and Policies
• Education development and training of academic staff
• Curriculum enhancement and innovation
• Support of student access into Higher Education and their academic success whilst studying at Royal Holloway
• Student Employment, including placements and volunteering.

Reporting to the Director of Education, they will support the Director of Education in the implementation of the University\'s education strategy. They will be required to lead on the design and delivery of a cohesive and aligned student journey focused on educational success and an excellent student experience for all.

The Deputy Director will also lead and manage a team focused on enabling students to successfully study at Royal Holloway and ensuring effective delivery of the University\'s Widening Access agenda. Their work will be informed by the University\'s Access and Participation (APP) strategy and ensure their team activities align with the University educational, EDI and TEF strategies.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

The post is based in Egham, Surrey, where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Gill Knight, Director for Education

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at:

Please quote the reference: 0823-377

Closing Date: 23:59, 17 September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Further details:

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our .

\xc2\xa358,155 to \xc2\xa367,048 per annum - including London Allowance

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