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Deputy Director – University Centre for Academic English

ReferenceHUM-021304
InstitutionThe University of Manchester
Job TypePermanent/Full time
LocationOxford Road, Manchester

Job Details

The University Centre for Academic English seeks to appoint a Deputy Director. This is a new senior management post, and the successful candidate will contribute to our strategy and vision, taking the lead on the strategic and developmental management of the UCAE’s teaching portfolio helping to ensure our major courses are relevant for future cohorts, and remain relevant in terms of content, attainment and technological advancement. The post holder will also hold operational responsibility for the effective day to day management of the teaching and learning of the UCAE.

There is a lot about our Centre that is ‘excellent’ and should encourage you to apply:

– Our external accreditation inspections suggest we are sector-leading.
– Our University clearly values and supports us and we are hosted in our University’s School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
– We think our students know that we care about how they ‘perform’, and we offer an excellent student experience and student support.

We are looking for candidates who have significant experience in the broad area of University Language Centre management, have worked on pre-sessionals, in-sessionals and foundation programmes; and understands the challenges and opportunities of these courses from all angles. We also require excellent communication and interpersonal skills as there is extensive interaction with students, academic and professional services colleagues, agents, scholarship teams. We also seek someone with excellent leadership qualities with a proactive and innovate approach.

​​​​​​​If you have any questions or would like an informal conversation, do contact Michelle Fenlon (michelle.fenlon@manchester.ac.uk), and she will arrange a conversation with our UCAE Director, Gavin Dodsworth.

Job Salary & Benefits

£54,949-£65,578 per annum depending on experience

Further Information

To apply please visit the University of Manchester website: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/displayjob.aspx?jobid=24713

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews please contact Michelle Fenlon by email michelle.fenlon@manchester.ac.uk

Closing Date21/04/2023
Interview Date16/05/2023
Start Date

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