Principal

Nelson College London (NCL) has established itself as a reputable and thriving higher education college offering higher education across three strategically located campuses in East London and Kent demonstrating NCL's commitment to providing quality education across varied communities targeting widening access students. NCL is registered with the Office for Students (OfS) as an approved fee-cap provider. Moreover, NCL's achievement of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Silver award signifies its commitment to delivering high-quality teaching, learning, and outcomes for its widening access students. NCL stands as a dynamic and forward-thinking provider, dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality higher education that equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for success in their chosen fields.

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for higher education? Nelson College London (NCL) is seeking a dedicated Principal to provide visionary leadership and management, ensuring the delivery of high-quality education to our diverse student body. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the successful candidate will spearhead the strategic direction of the college, fostering an environment conducive to academic excellence and institutional success.

The Principal of Nelson College London (NCL) shall operate under the guidance of the Board of Directors in executing a multitude of pivotal tasks. They are expected to contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans aligned with the College’s mission of widening access. This entails establishing and maintaining appropriate systems, policies, procedures, and plans to attain strategic objectives and key performance indicators.

Furthermore, the Principal is tasked with facilitating strategic decision-making and overseeing the review of college strategies and policies to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness. Serving as the academic leader of the College, the Principal is entrusted with ensuring that academic governance is robust, transparent, accountable, and effective. This encompasses the development and administration of internal academic review processes, upholding academic standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering constructive relationships with regulatory bodies.

Additionally, the Principal is responsible for proposing and updating educational strategies to the Board of Governance and Board of Directors, thus propelling the vision and mission of NCL forward. Diligently maintaining academic accreditations, affiliations, and partnerships is also integral to the role, fostering a network that bolsters the institution's academic reputation and collaboration opportunities.

Additionally, in their capacity as an academic leader, Moreover, the Principal will spearhead the College's efforts to acquire its own degree awarding powers in the forthcoming years and adeptly oversee the probationary period to ensure success. The Principal is tasked with offering guidance and support to senior managers, staff, and students, particularly concerning New Degree Awarding Powers (DAPs) applications. These applications necessitate the College to establish and uphold its own academic standards.

Ultimately, the Principal must undertake these responsibilities and any other duties with unwavering dedication and diligence to ensure the continual success and advancement of NCL.

Personal Specification:

Essential:

-         Post-graduate qualification, strong preference for candidates with doctoral degrees and relevant management/professional qualification.

-         Strong leadership and chairing skills.

-         Excellent communication skills.

Desirable:

-         Experience in delivering academic and College’s success.

-         Understanding of strategic planning and resource management.

-         Analytical and critical thinking skills.

-         Effective oral and written communication abilities.

Join NCL and contribute to shaping the future of higher education. To apply please click the ' Apply' button now to become our Principal and lead our College to new heights.