Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Campus)

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor for Digital Campus. This role involves leading a transformative Digital Campus project aimed at enhancing the student experience through innovative digital education strategies. Collaborating with senior leadership, you will drive the integration of technology-enhanced learning and support, ensuring that digital capabilities remain at the forefront of higher education. With a focus on strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement, this is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a significant impact in a flexible and supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Generous Holiday Allowance

Employee Engagement Programs

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in digital education and online programme development.
• Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Campus Project to enhance digital transformation in education.
• Manage Digital Education and Learning Technology teams for a unified vision.

Skills

Digital Pedagogy

Leadership in Digital Education

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Education

Professional Accreditation in Higher Education

Continued Professional Development in Digital Learning

Job description

Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Digital Campus)

Full time, permanent. An interim appointment would be considered

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home with two to six visits per month to our Horizons Head Office

Competitive salary as a senior leader in Higher Education

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Associate PVC (Digital Campus) to join our team and continue enhancing UCEM’s Digital Campus strategy. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with an integral part of UCEM where you will be responsible for leading a Digital Campus project, focusing on delivering key enhancements and transformations in digital education, with the aim to continuously enhance and improve the student experience. You will provide leadership and strategic direction for our digital learning, technology-enhanced education and technology-enabled student support.

You will collaborate closely with other members of the Senior Leadership team, ensuring UCEM’s digital capabilities are at the forefront of higher education. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinker to make a real difference to the student experience at a very exciting time for UCEM.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Digital Campus Project, ensuring a strategic and coordinated approach to digital transformation across education and student experience
• Lead and manage the Digital Education and Learning Technology teams; bringing the departments together with a shared departmental vision and associated operational plan
• Engage with Student Experience and Engagement leadership to ensure digital transformation enhances student support, retention, and success and delivers student engagement, support and communication plans
• Act as a member of the SLT and represent the Digital Campus project at fortnightly Executive team meetings as required
• Build strategic partnerships with technology providers, industry leaders, and professional bodies

Our main requirements:

• Professional accreditation in higher education, or equivalent experience in digital pedagogy
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development in digital learning and senior leadership development
• Proven leadership experience in digital education, learning technology, or online programme development within higher education
• Experience in managing and influencing multi-disciplinary teams and engaging key stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrable ability to bring people together and work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues across the institution

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. Wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

For the full job specification and contact details: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

TO APPLY: Please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to [e-mail] by no later than Wednesday 21 May 2025 at noon.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Here at UCEM we champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.