Director of Academic Excellence

About the role 

We are delighted to announce our search to appoint our newest member of our Senior Leadership Team. The Director of Academic Excellence will lead the FRA’s educational delivery and play a key institutional role in working across the organisation to deliver our strategic growth plan. 

We are seeking an Academic leader to turbocharge the quality of our provision and deliver significant innovation in our curriculum across the following areas:  

• Further Education  
• Higher Education 
• Apprenticeships 
• Online accredited courses 
• Academic curriculum innovation 

About you 

Demonstrate strong characteristics of change management, strategic vision and implementation in a Fashion and Retail environment in an educational context.  

You have a proven record of success in leading effective departments over several years achieving a high standard of student satisfaction with demonstrable experience in improving academic outcomes. 

Possess exceptional academic and leadership background that demonstrates development and growth, as well as a well-regarded positive reputation in the Higher Education sector. 

You have a thorough understanding of the financial challenges facing an institution like the FRA and what type of offer is appropriate given its market position and business environment. 

You have led the successful implementation of a thriving ED&I programme  

Why The FRA?  

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, you have the opportunity to change a student's life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can demonstrate your impact, then look no further. 

For more information about us or the role, and reward and recognition package visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download. Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign. 

Closing Date: Friday 17^th February 2023. Please note, we do review applications as and when they come in. If you wish to apply for this position, early application is advised. 

Diversity Statement 

We welcome applications from individuals from all sections of the community. The equality and diversity information you provide will be strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the short listing or selection panel. Applications will be judged solely on the basis of merit. 

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