Head of Student Recruitment and Portfolio Development

Education

The University of Cumbria is a modern, ambitious and thriving University that has established itself as a high-quality provider of innovative and flexible higher education.  People are at the heart of all we do and enriching the lives of our students, staff and the communities we serve means we make a difference that really matters.  

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally. 

Reporting directly to the Director of the Institute of Education, you will develop and implement the Institute of Education’s Student Recruitment Plan and develop the Institute’s Portfolio in line with the University’s strategic plans for portfolio growth. You will also lead and manage the development and delivery of the Institute’s Collaborative provision and play a significant role in developing and maintaining relationships with our external stakeholders.  This role offers an ideal opportunity to contribute to the development and future direction of this successful institute. 

Using your experience as a successful senior academic leader, you will have an academic background and the ability to lead others in the design and development, staffing and delivery of a range of programmes of study at various levels.  You will also ensure the implementation of effective recruitment, widening participation and other relevant University strategies to ensure the provision of high-quality learning opportunities.  

The ability to develop effective partnership working with colleagues involved in recruitment activity, as well as identifying and delivering effective linkages with a range of regional and national stakeholders, within the current teacher development  landscape, form an integral part of the role. 

Informal Enquiries: Ruth Harrison-Palmer, Director of the Institute of Education, ruth.harrison-palmer@cumbria.ac.uk