Job Description

Job number

MED05550

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Faculty of Medicine Centre

Salary or Salary range

69,365- 79,257 per annum

Location/campus

Charing Cross Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

5 Jan 2026

About the role

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Are you an experienced professional services leader with a passion for shaping the future of medical and biomedical education? The Faculty of Medicine is seeking a Head of Education Development to drive innovation and strategic growth across our education portfolio.



As a senior member of the Faculty Education Office, you will lead the Education Development Section, overseeing teams that support the early stages of the student journey and postgraduate education administration. Working closely with senior Faculty leadership, you will play a pivotal role in developing new programmes, implementing strategic change, and delivering business improvements that enhance our world-class education offering.

What you would be doing

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In this varied and strategic role you will:


Work in collaboration with academic colleagues to identify and scope new initiatives, for example short courses, new programmes of study and/or business innovation. Provide market insight and develop robust business cases for innovative education opportunities. Identify and implement opportunities for business improvement. Work closely with the central Marketing, Outreach, Recruitment and Admissions Team to market and recruit to new and existing programmes of study. Draft annual planning round submissions and student number forecasting for the Faculty. Provide market insight and generate innovative, strategic opportunities. Lead the Education Development Team, ensuring strategic and operational objectives are met.

What we are looking for

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Someone with:


Significant experience in the higher education sector. A strong track record in business development, planning, and forecasting. Proven success in leading diverse teams. Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills. Confidence in building business cases and driving change.

What we can offer you

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The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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This is a full-time, open-ended post.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Vanessa Powell at v.powell@imperial.ac.uk

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

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As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



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