Interim Director of Campus Operations

Study Group; Englefield Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Study Group is seeking a Director of Campus Operations at Royal Holloway University of London International Study Centre to lead day-to-day academic and operational activities, align with KPIs, and ensure high student satisfaction.

You will partner with the university, the Cluster Director and Dean, and the Business Development team to deliver on contractual obligations, safeguard students, maintain regulatory compliance, and drive profitable growth across the ISC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years leadership experience in an academic setting.
• Experience leading complex education programmes and budgeting.
• Experience in commercial account and partnership management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and compassionate leadership to the ISC management team.
• Oversee planning and delivery of high-quality academic programmes.
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and compliance with UKVI/OfS.
• Manage financial performance and reporting for profitability.
• Maintain strong partner relationships and fulfil contractual obligations.
• Ensure accurate data recording and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Academic leadership

Partnership management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term - 6 months
Location: Royal Holloway University of London International Study Centre.
Salary: up to 50,000 per annum

The Director of Campus Operations manages the day-to-day academic and operational activities of the ISC, meeting agreed academic, student satisfaction, financial targets, and KPIs.

They also act as a local point of contact for the contractual partnership with the university, working closely with the Cluster Director and Dean, and the Business Development team to meet university partner expectations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Leadership of People

• Provide effective, compassionate leadership to the ISC management team. Ensure managers lead consistently. Drive strong performance. Foster an inclusive culture. Uphold safeguarding and recruitment compliance.

Management Of Academic Delivery

• Oversee planning and day-to-day delivery of high-quality, cost-effective academic programmes. Ensure strong teaching and fair assessment. Support appropriate use of learning technologies. Maintain compliance with university partner requirements, UKVI, and OfS regulations.

Management of Students

• Ensure excellent safeguarding, welfare, and pastoral care standards. Maintain effective attendance, engagement, and intervention processes. Ensure compliance with UKVI, OfS, and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Operational and Financial Management

• Ensure the ISC operates efficiently and profitably. Use resources effectively. Work with Business Development, Product, and central teams to support growth. Provide accurate data and reporting.

Partnership Account Management and Contractual Obligations

• Act as the main point of contact for academic and operational matters with the university partner. Support delivery of contractual obligations. Contribute to positive partner relationships.

Management of Non-Academic Contracts (Where Appropriate)

• Ensure accurate record keeping. Maintain full compliance with regulatory bodies. Ensure timely submission of required data and management information.

Key Stakeholders

• Students
• Cluster Director and Dean
• Regional Head of English
• Regional Head of Quality
• University Partners
• Internal teams including:
  • Business Development
  • Recruitment
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Product and Innovation
  • Human Resources
• Agents and Sponsors
• External Oversight and Regulatory Bodies
• ISC Staff

Indicative KPIs

• Agreed volume of student starters registering with university partners following achievement of progression grades. High student satisfaction levels, including high levels of participation in satisfaction surveys. Financial outcomes, notably:
  • Efficient management of resources. Achievement of profitability targets.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Leadership and/or management training or demonstrable experience leading an organisation of similar size and complexity for a minimum of 3 years. Leading in an academic environment. Planning and running complex education courses and programmes. Developing annual budgets and managing finances against agreed budgets.
• Commercial account management. Stakeholder management and engagement in complex environments.
• Partnership working and/or partnership management within the education sector. Running or involvement in projects in an education setting. Leading teams in a regulated environment and ensuring compliance.

Desired

• Understanding of the international student environment.
• Teaching in UK higher or further education and/or teaching international students. Leading and facilitating change. Leading and/or working in digitally enabled environments.

ABOUT US

Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. We are a trusted international educator to students and more than 50 university partners globally. We deliver high-quality international education solutions that drive success for our partners and students. We are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available.

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