Job Description

Transforming student outcomes through academic innovation, digital education and inclusive excellence
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional academic leader to join our executive team as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students). This pivotal role carries strategic responsibility for driving academic quality, innovation in teaching and learning, and delivering outstanding outcomes for students and graduates.
You will shape the University's course portfolio, curriculum design, and academic quality frameworks, while ensuring regulatory assurance across OfS, Ofsted, and professional body standards. With a focus on innovation, you will lead the advancement of digital education, AI in teaching and learning, and embedded employability across all programmes.
Working collaboratively with faculties, professional services and the Students' Union, you will champion an inclusive, student-centred culture that improves student satisfaction and success, particularly for those from widening participation backgrounds. You will also oversee academic staff development, recognition, and career progression.
A key aspect of the role is income generation through new modes of delivery such as apprenticeships, CPD, and online education, and fostering high-quality educational partnerships. By aligning academic strategy with international demand and regional skills priorities, you will enhance the University's civic contribution while capitalising on emerging global education opportunities.
For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Michael Young, the Vice Chancellor and CEO at
About You
You will bring significant senior academic leadership experience, a deep understanding of academic quality and enhancement, and a strong record of driving institutional progress in education, inclusion and student outcomes. A skilled communicator and collaborator, you will lead with vision, values and authenticity - committed to shaping a future-focused, high-impact educational experience at Edge Hill.
At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Application Process
Applicants should complete the online application form attaching the following two documents:

• A full CV outlining career history, qualifications, and relevant achievements (maximum 4 pages).

• A Supporting Statement (maximum 4 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Please use clear examples to evidence your impact and outcomes.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
• Option to join our Corporate Healthcare scheme
• Membership of our Group Life Assurance scheme
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources
• A wide range of development programmes to enhance your career
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment
• Generous pension scheme with leading contribution rates

About Us
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we've been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you've ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff. Because for us education isn't about how much you take in. It's about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is "A great success story... an institution that improves and impresses year after year" - Times Higher Education.

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