Interim Head of Portfolio Development

University of the Arts London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Arts London (CCW) seeks a Portfolio Strategy role to shape the future academic portfolio across Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon colleges of arts. You will work at the intersection of academic strategy, market insight and educational development to turn opportunities into viable new courses and initiatives.

Reporting to senior leaders, you will use data and sector intelligence to inform planning, develop business cases, and support new provision through UAL's planning and

Responsibilities

• Shape the future academic portfolio for CCW (Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts) within UAL.
• Interrogate market data, identify opportunities and risks, and build business cases for new courses and educational initiatives.
• Provide evidence, insight and coordination to inform portfolio development decisions across senior teams.

Job description

This is an opportunity to play a central role in shaping the future academic portfolio of Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts (CCW), part of University of the Arts London.

Working at the intersection of academic strategy, market insight and educational development, you’ll help turn emerging ideas and opportunities into viable new courses and educational initiatives that support UAL’s long-term ambitions.

Reporting to both the Dean of Academic Strategy CCW and the Director of Operations CCW, you’ll work closely with senior academic and professional colleagues to provide the evidence, insight and coordination needed to inform portfolio development decisions.

You’ll interrogate market and planning data, identify emerging opportunities and risks, develop business cases and performance analysis, and support new provision through the University’s planning and approval processes. You’ll also help ensure portfolio development reflects UAL’s wider commitments to social purpose, climate action and anti-racism.

Ideally, you’ll be starting this role in January 2027.

Your profile

You’ll bring strong analytical and strategic skills, with proven experience of using data, sector intelligence and market insight to inform planning and decision-making. You’ll be confident producing clear, evidence-based recommendations for senior audiences and building productive relationships across a complex organisation and with external partners.

An understanding of the creative economy and experience working with relevant professional or sector bodies will be important, alongside excellent communication, collaboration and organisational skills. You’ll be comfortable managing competing priorities, bringing people together across functions and finding practical solutions to complex challenges.

Interview date: 11 November 2026.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.