Academic Director

Overview

INTO University Partnerships Stirling, United Kingdom Centre Ops Academic

INTO’s mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships.

Academic Director — University of Stirling International Study Centre (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to circa £65,000 depending on experience. Band F. Flexible working considered (.8 FTE or 4 days per week).

We are looking for an Academic Director who brings energy, integrity and a genuine passion for education to lead our academic team here at the University of Stirling International Study Centre. This is a unique chance to be part of a supportive, high-performing centre where collaboration, care and a strong sense of community are at the heart of everything we do.

As Academic Director, you will be part of the centre\\\’s senior leadership team, and will play a key role in shaping the academic direction of the Centre, bringing both academic insight and operational awareness to leadership decisions, while also being deeply involved in the day-to-day detail that makes a difference to our students and staff.

From overseeing quality assurance and programme development, to refining processes that support student success, this is a role that rewards both strategic vision and a hands-on approach. You will lead a team of four experienced academic managers and oversee the wider team of over 20 dedicated teaching staff. Our people are passionate, collaborative, and known for their positivity, creating an exceptional place to work and grow.

Working closely with the Centre Director and our University of Stirling partners, you’ll help drive academic excellence, ensure compliance with key regulatory standards, and contribute to recruitment and student support initiatives. This is a role where every day is different and every contribution matters, whether you\\\’re developing new pathways, engaging with university leadership, or helping a student navigate a challenge.

We are proud of our collaborative culture. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment that blends long-term thinking with immediate priorities. If you enjoy variety, thrive on building teams, and want to make a real difference in students’ lives, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be based at the beautiful University of Stirling campus, with flexibility to work remotely one or two days, depending on business needs. We welcome applications from candidates seeking a .8 FTE role or a flexible working pattern.

Responsibilities

• Lead the centre\\\’s academic team and oversee the wider team of over 20 teaching staff.
• Oversee quality assurance and programme development; refine processes that support student success.
• Shape the academic direction of the Centre as part of the senior leadership team, providing academic insight and operational awareness for leadership decisions.
• Collaborate with the Centre Director and University of Stirling partners to drive academic excellence and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in recruitment and student support initiatives; develop pathways and engage with university leadership as part of daily responsibilities.

Requirements

Please note:We review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early if we find the right candidate, so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as you\\\’re ready.

Other information

• We Grow Together

• At INTO, we’re in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn’t just for students – it’s for our people too.

• At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.

• At INTO, we grow together.

• We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any grounds. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.

• If you require any adjustments to be made to help you throughout the recruitment process, please let us know – either in the application form, or when you are connected the relevant Talent Acquisition Partner.

• INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community. As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.