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Head of Academic Services

The Monkey House, Seven Sisters Road, Greater, London, UK

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Salary

£40,000 - 44,000 pa

About the Role

The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.
This is a senior role within the organisation and the successful candidate will be a leading member of the leadership team. The role will require previous experience in a comparable management position in an academic setting, with extensive knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks, policies and procedures.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED
  • Degree in education, business administration, or related field

  • Experience of working within, and substantial knowledge of, the higher education (or related) sector

  • Proven experience in educational management, preferably in similar role

  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others

  • A successful track record of developing and translating strategic plans and decisions into operational practice

  • The ability to think and act strategically and to work both consultatively and at pace

  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

  • Ability to remain calm and composed in high-pressure scenarios

  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards in the higher education sector

  • Commitment to promoting positivity, equity and inclusion within the school community


SKILLS

REQUIRED
  • Management experience in an academic environment

  • Communication skills, both written and verbal; understanding of data privacy standards; deep understanding of business principles and practices

  • Attention to detail

  • Organisational skills; planning skills; analytical skills; critical thinking skills

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Computer skills

  • Multi-tasking abilities

  • Integrity, honesty

DESIRABLE
  • Awareness and experience of pastoral and welfare support or training in an educational setting


KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

REQUIRED
  • An awareness of Higher Education learning / arts training environments

  • An understanding of Higher Education policies, procedures, data processing and reporting including OfS regulatory frameworks and guidelines

DESIRABLE
  • An understanding of, and interest in, the work of Fourth Monkey


PERSONAL QUALITIES

REQUIRED
  • Well-motivated, target-orientated and results driven

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work as part of a team and on one’s own initiative

  • Flexibility within a changing environment


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