Head of Executive Education (Professional Services) – AD2685SB

Start Date: To be agreed

Applications are invited for this exciting position in the University of St Andrews’ Business School, which was established on 1 August 2023, building on the legacy of the long-established and highly ranked Schools of Management and Economics & Finance. The newly established Business School will be co-located in purpose built and state-of-the-art facilities in ‘New College’, a redeveloped and rejuvenated historic site in the centre of St Andrews. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a strategy for, and delivering a portfolio of executive education programmes, reflecting St Andrews’ reputation for excellence and quality in teaching, research, and impact.

Working closely with the Academic Director of Executive Education, the Dean and other members of the senior management team, the appointee will develop a strategy for the design and implementation of Executive Education in the Business School; shape a distinctive market positioning and lead the co-ordination and marketing of a portfolio of programmes; ensure the delivery of high-quality programmes and services to a range of clients; increase the impact of the work of the Business School by collaborating across the wider University; and cultivate partnerships globally. 

Applicants must understand the contribution of research-led Executive Education as it relates to both the disciplines of economics, finance, management, and wider interdisciplinary approaches in the business world; experience of the development, management, and marketing of Executive Education programmes; fundraising and/or business development skills; and display an entrepreneurial and progressive approach.

The role holder will play a lead role in developing, accelerating, expanding, and strengthening the School’s executive education portfolio and support our world-class academic colleagues by developing a fit-for-purpose operating model, leading on the further development of client relationships and in identifying new business opportunities for growth.

This is an exciting time to join a world-leading University in the further development of its executive education provision. The successful applicant will require an understanding of running a commercial organisation as well as a deep understanding of an academic research-led institution.

Please consult the further particulars for further information and details of how to apply.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:  

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Marcel Lukas (Senior Lecturer), email: mfl3@st-andrews.ac.uk; or Val Insch (HR Business Partner), email: vi2@st-andrews.ac.uk

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please quote ref: AD2685SB

Further Particulars: AD2685SB FPs.doc