Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience

The University Of South Wales; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Of South Wales seeks a senior leader to champion Education and Student Experience, reporting to the Vice-Chancellor. You will drive strategy across campuses, advancing curriculum, assessment and student outcomes while strengthening industry-informed learning and sustainable partnerships.

You will bring credibility in leading education at scale in a modern university, embedding inclusive pedagogy, digital learning, quality assurance and collaborations with students and staff to

Qualifications

• Experience leading education or student experience at scale in higher or comparable tertiary education.
• Curriculum and institutional transformation with improved student outcomes.
• Expertise in inclusive pedagogy, digital learning and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead education and student experience strategy across campuses and partners.
• Drive curriculum, assessment and student outcomes improvements.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services and engage with students to embed excellence.

Job description

You will lead delivery of the USW 2030 Curriculum and Assessment principles, champion digital and AI-enabled learning, and drive measurable improvements in continuation, completion and graduate outcomes. You will strengthen academic quality and standards, close gaps in student outcomes and embed industry-informed learning, while developing sustainable educational partnerships and provision.

You will bring strong academic credibility and experience of leading education or student experience at scale within higher or comparable tertiary education. Your experience will include curriculum and institutional transformation, improved student outcomes and effective student partnership. You will combine expertise in inclusive pedagogy, digital learning and quality assurance with experience of leading large-scale educational contracts that generate income.

The University of South Wales (USW) is an ambitious, modern university with a proud history and a clear commitment to transforming lives. Home to more than 20,000 students from over 100 countries, supported by 2,100 colleagues across campuses in Pontypridd, Cardiff and Newport, USW is deeply rooted in South Wales, with partnerships, reach and impact extending far beyond the region. USW is ranked first in Wales and among the top 25 universities in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2027.

USW is developing an inclusive, innovative educational offer that responds to changing student, employer and community needs. Its ambition is to connect excellent teaching, flexible learning and effective support so that students can succeed in their studies and future careers.

We are now seeking to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive and as a key member of the University Executive, you will lead education, learning and teaching, curriculum, assessment and student outcomes. Working across academic and professional services and in partnership with students, you will strengthen the whole student experience., The University of South Wales is committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief. USW benchmarks its success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall and Disability Confident.