Placement on the grade is dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours:
Full time
Location:
39-41 Upper Oldfield Park, Bath, BA2 3LB
Would you like to work for an organisation steeped in history but focused on the future and recognised worldwide as a centre of excellence? An organisation that promotes a healthy work/life balance and recognises and rewards achievements? If so, then Norland is the place for you.
Our TEF Gold-rated award-winning early years undergraduate degree and integrated diploma programme is world-renowned for delivering outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for our students. We hold permanent taught degree awarding powers and offer our own BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care degree alongside the prestigious Norland diploma. We have won multiple awards, including winning the UK's top Small or Specialist Provider award on numerous occasions at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards. In 2021, Whatuni presented us with a special one-off award as the top UK university for Enhanced Graduate Outcomes.
We arelooking to appoint a Head of Student and Academic Services to lead our busy and thriving Student and Academic Services department. As part of this exciting role, you will be a member of the Strategic Leadership Team and lead the Quality and Standards, Library, Student Records and Data, and Student Support teams. You will also lead on student disciplinaries, complaints and fitness to practise/study procedures. This is an important time in Norland's history and this postholder will join as we apply for University Title and be responsible for preparing our next TEF submission.
You must hold an MA or equivalent and have substantial experience in senior-level management within higher education.
The successful candidate should have good attention to detail and strong analytical skills. They must be able to listen and act with empathy and apply regulations and standards consistently and clearly. An understanding of the requirements for working with babies, young children and their families would be an advantage, as would experience working with competence standards to assess and support student suitability for vocational work. Experience of making reasonable adjustments to learning, teaching and assessment is also required.
You will need to be a self-starter, with the ability to get on well with people, be highly organised in order to meet deadlines and work to a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. A flexible approach to work and a friendly, approachable nature are key to being successful in this role.
Norland employee benefits:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Generous holiday entitlement, including an extra day off on your birthday and 4 closure
days at Christmas
Free onsite staff parking
Support with continued professional development both financially and with study days
Free onsite tea and coffee
Occasional staff lunches
Staff and departmental away days
Private health care insurance
Life assurance scheme
Income support scheme with access to an employee assistance programme (EAP)
Discounts with Sodexo
Access to a corporate health cash plan
Access to a digital mental health and wellbeing service
Option to lease an electric vehicle
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To apply:
Please complete our online application form and submit this, along with a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Dr Janet Rose to norlandhr@norland.ac.uk. Providing a copy of your CV is optional.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mandy Edmond, Vice Principal at mandy.edmond@norland.ac.uk
For further information about Norland please visit our website at https://www.norland.ac.uk/work-at-norland/
Closing date:
5pm Wednesday 25 June 2025
Interview date:
Friday 4 July 2025
All candidates should ensure that they are available to attend an interview at any time on the above date before applying, alternative interview dates and times are not usually able to be offered.
Norland is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. Norland welcomes applications from individuals from groups who are underrepresented in education.
Norland is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The suitability of all prospective staff will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. All offers made will be on the condition of relevant safer recruitment checks being conducted and in line with Norland's policies and procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: 68,933.00-76,427.00 per year
Benefits:
On-site parking
Sick pay
Work from home
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/06/2025
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