Academic Planning Coordinator

Fixed term for up to 12 months

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary range £26,000 to £28,000 pa plus benefits

We need an organised multi-tasker to join our Academic Performance team!

University College of Estate Management (UCEM) is a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education. We exist to provide accessible, relevant and cost-effective education which enhances careers, increases professionalism and contributes to a sustainable built environment. Operating from the UK and Hong Kong we have a global reach, and at any one time over 3,500 students are studying online with us. UCEM passed its first ever inspection by Ofsted with flying colours after earning an overall rating of ‘Good’ in November 2021. 

The Academic Performance team aims to achieve excellence in delivery management and support continual improvement of UCEM’s capability to assist every student to be successful. You will be responsible for proactively planning the academic calendar, working with colleagues across the institution to ensure all academic activities are included in the annual planning cycle. With a focus on a project to consider and coordinate the academic calendar and improve workflows, you will lead the planning of academic activities throughout the year. You will act as the key liaison between the Academic Performance team and the wider Education Department. 

Your key responsibilities will centre around:

• Leading the planning and managing of the academic calendar to ensure academic activities are planned in advance and minimise clashes.
• Developing a roadmap for academic resource for the next academic year by collaborating with teams and departments across the institution; creating a plan for academic input, ensuring it is achievable, resourced appropriately and in-line with institutional priorities.
• Representing the Academic Performance team at key meetings for the School of the Built Environment, following up on key actions and driving the resulting change initiatives.
• Developing engaging communication strategies to inform academic staff and colleagues across the wider institution of the academic calendar and its key events.

To deliver these responsibilities we need your multi-tasking, planning and coordination skills. You must be able to deliver operational plans and communicate with stakeholders and have experience developing communication plans and strategies.

At UCEM we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

JOB SPECIFICATION

We have a very detailed job specification for this role so please, before applying, take a look: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

INFORMAL DISCUSSION

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mike Speight on 0118 467 2417 or email m.speight@ucem.ac.uk alternatively contact the HR team on 0118 467 2013/2433 or recruitment@ucem.ac.uk

APPLICATION DETAILS

To apply please send your CV, covering letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to recruitment@ucem.ac.uk.

CLOSING DATE

Thursday 2 February 2023 at 12 noon.

INTERVIEWS

Please note, applications may be reviewed as and when they are received, so you may be invited to interview ahead of the closing date.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS

Checks will include identity, right to work, basic disclosure criminal record check, and three years of employment history.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

https://www.ucem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Academic-Planning-Coordinator-January-2023-1.pdf

Advert information