Head of Learning Academy

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in England is seeking a Head of the Learning Academy to lead the transformation of learning and development for staff. The role offers hybrid working and requires an experienced leader to ensure alignment with the university's strategic goals. The starting salary ranges from £65,827 to £82,935. Applications close on October 12th.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Learning Academy and transform learning and development for staff.
• Align colleague learning with the university's Strategy 2030.
• Ensure effective contribution of staff to the university's success.

Job description

Human Resources, Assurance and Culture

This new full time post is available from January 2026 on a permanent term basis.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Summary of the role

The Learning Academy is a new service created to transform the way we provide learning and development to our staff through the creation of a new development service the Learning Academy. The new service will transform the way learning and development is delivered to all staff, provide a central point of contact simplifying access to the service as well as focus on the learner experience.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to become the new Head of the Learning Academy. As the Head of the Learning Academy, you will play a strategic leadership role in shaping and delivering the institution’s approach to colleague learning, to ensure they have the skills and confidence which enables them to contribute effectively to the success of the University now and in the future. Working across academic and professional services departments, this role will ensure that colleague learning and development aligns with the university’s Strategy 2030.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Imelda Rogers, at [e-mail].

The application closing date will be 12 Midnight, Sunday 12th of October. Interviews are expected to take place on Friday the 31st of October.

The starting salary will be from £65, 827 up to £82,935 on Grade H, depending on qualifications and experience.