Pathway College Director at University of Portsmouth London

Location: Hybrid + London

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead the establishment and growth of the University of Portsmouth London Pathway College. This exceptional opportunity calls for an innovative, driven individual committed to excellence in student support and academic services. As the College Director, you will be instrumental in building and leading a high-performance team, managing budgets, and ensuring that operational and financial targets are met. Your dedication to cultivating strong relationships with the University of Portsmouth and other key organizations will be essential for the success of the college.

About Us and UoP London:

Northchild Education (UK) Ltd, a member of the Northchild Group based in Vancouver, Canada, is dedicated to investing in and creating cutting-edge educational spaces and services that empower students and academics in the higher education sector. We are proud to partner with the University of Portsmouth to establish and deliver the UoP London Campus, overseeing its infrastructure, facilities, and services in collaboration with the local borough. To learn more about the UoP London Campus, please visit london.port.ac.uk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish the Pathway College in collaboration with the University’s senior team and relevant departments, complete with a comprehensive strategic plan, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee the College Academic and College Services teams, with direct line management responsibility for several senior staff members.
• Manage and develop the performance and daily operations of the College to ensure effective and efficient delivery of all teaching, student support, and associated services.
• Manage the College’s financials, meeting financial targets and producing forecasts in line with agreed timelines and annual budgets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with the University of Portsmouth to facilitate seamless communication, accurate forecasting, robust marketing links, and collaborative project discussions.
• Ensure a high-quality student experience from confirmation of place to completion of studies.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance systems within the College.
• Oversee local HR, including day-to-day management of College staff and direct management of all senior staff in the College.
• Work closely with the Sales and Marketing division to ensure up-to-date sales messages and communications.
• Oversee the annual College monitoring, review, and strategic planning processes in collaboration with Sales team management and central financial and HR functions.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of the Northchild Group’s Pathway strategic plan.
• Ensure College compliance with all UKVI regulations, providing staff training and producing compliance reports as needed.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification (a postgraduate degree or equivalent qualification is desirable).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of UK further and higher education.
• Familiarity with quality assurance systems.
• Extensive experience leading academic and administrative teams in the higher education, pathway, or EFL sector.
• Knowledge of international students’ needs and experience teaching and/or working with this demographic.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
• Proficient in financial planning and management.
• Outstanding team skills, both as a leader and as a team player.
• Commitment to improving and enhancing team and operational performance.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Experience managing budgets and working towards targets.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th May with interviews expected to be held week commencing 1^st June

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