Portfolio Development Lead

University of the Arts, London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in creative education is seeking a Portfolio Development Lead to shape the future of their online learning offerings. The role involves driving the development of high-quality, student-centred programmes and collaborating with academic teams. Ideal candidates should possess strategic thinking, creativity, and a strong understanding of the Higher Education market dynamics. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive salary ranging from £44,375 to £52,977 per annum.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly employment policies

Inclusive Staff Support Networks

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Higher Education market dynamics.
• Experience translating market research insights into actionable plans.
• Ability to work alongside academics on curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of the online course portfolio.
• Identify opportunities using market research and competitor insight.
• Lead the development of compelling course propositions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creativity

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Education

Experience in Higher Education sector

Job description

Portfolio Development Lead

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS LONDON

Location
Hybrid - UAL High Holborn/Home

Salary
£44,375 to £52,977 per annum

Closing date
7 Dec 2025

Contract
Contract

Hours
Full time

Sector
Arts & heritage, Education, further & higher, Arts education & training, Professional services, Planning (FE)

Job Details

The opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of UAL's global online learning offer? Join us at UAL Online and help drive the development of our course portfolio, creating high-quality, student-centred programmes that expand worldwide access to creative education.

UAL Online was created to be a transformative force in creative arts education. Our ambition is to enable access to the university's world leading creative arts education to audiences around the globe, using digital innovation to make our courses accessible to all. As the Portfolio Development Lead, you will guide the development of our growing online course portfolio and ensure that UAL Online meets its strategic goals.

Working closely with academic teams across the Colleges and with colleagues in UAL Online, you will lead the development of compelling course propositions. You will draw on market research and competitor insight to identify opportunities and create new learning routes for students to engage with us. While the initial focus of your role will be on expanding our fully online postgraduate offer, you will also explore new product types and partnership opportunities within the Access and Lifelong Learning pillar as we continue to innovate.

About you

We are looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with creativity, balancing academic quality with commercial insight to ensure every new course is engaging, ambitious and financially sustainable.

A strong understanding of the Higher Education sector, its market dynamics and the process of translating market research insights into meaningful action will be essential, as is experience working alongside academics to shape curriculum or course design.

In addition to this, you will possess excellent communication, teamwork and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate teams and manage long-term objectives.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 7 December 2025, 23:55.

Interviews for this role will be held on 16 and 17 December 2025.

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.