Director of Educational Partnerships

The University of Wolverhampton is recruiting for a Director of Educational Partnerships . The Director of Educational Partnerships will lead the new Educational Partnership Unit (EPU) within the Directorate of Academic Development and Success (ADS). The role involves managing the quality and performance of the University’s UK and transnational education (TNE) partnerships, ensuring procedures are robust and compliant with regulations, while being responsive to university growth. The Director will oversee the EPU in supporting colleagues and partnership staff, developing and implementing training, policies, and processes as needed. The Director will have oversight of educational partnership management and serve as the key contact and expert on the University’s educational partnerships. Responsibilities include tracking and reporting on partnership performance and informing the University executive about UK/TNE partner activities. Based in Wolverhampton, the Director is expected to work across all campus locations, as well as nationally and internationally. For further details, please review the job description. If you have any enquiries, please contact Phil Gravestock, Dean of Academic Development and Success, via email at p.gravestock@wlv.ac.uk . About the Directorate of Academic Development and Success The Directorate develops and implements institutional frameworks, standards, and policies for all aspects of the University’s taught portfolio. It provides support for students and staff related to academic skills, online and lifelong learning, and leads on the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP). The Directorate ensures the University’s educational portfolio is high quality, sustainable, and aligned with the curriculum framework, delivering excellent student outcomes. It supports activities such as continuous monitoring and improvement (CMI), curriculum review, and responses to surveys like the National Student Survey, Postgraduate Teaching Experience Survey, and Graduate Outcomes Survey. The Directorate plays a key role in enhancing the impact of activities supporting the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) and collaborates with academic faculties and the Student Journey Directorate to deliver the University’s Student Success Strategy. The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our student and local communities. We particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled, including those who may not identify as disabled but face challenges. Note: Applications are scored based on the criteria in the job description and person specifications. Please ensure your application addresses these criteria directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr