Head of Academic Services

Fourth Monkey; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in London is seeking a Head of Academic Services to oversee departmental operations, enhance student support services, and ensure compliance with educational standards. The successful candidate will be a member of the leadership team, focusing on driving academic performance and enhancing the student experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a management position in an academic setting.
• Extensive knowledge of Higher Education policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee student services and academic quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the academic department.
• Manage Academic and Student Services teams.
• Implement academic policies to drive student success.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Higher Education regulatory frameworks

Programme management

Performance monitoring

Policy implementation

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

As the Head of Academic Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the academic department, ensuring smooth operations and fostering an effective, positive learning environment. This role involves direct line management of the Academic Services and Student Services team as well as collaborating with the other departments to uphold academic and company standards. Reporting to Senior Management, you’ll play a crucial role in formulating reports, monitoring performance metrics, implementing and overseeing academic policies to achieve our objectives.

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.

The Head of Academic Services is responsible for managing, developing and strengthening Fourth Monkey’s academic and student support services, quality assurance and enhancement.

The Head of Academic Services acts as the expert in academic standards, oversight, programme management, student services and academic quality & compliance for the organisation and as such undertakes a senior responsibility within the smooth operational and administrative management of the organisations day to day operations.

This role is about driving student success.