School Head of Degree Apprenticeships

The School of Health at Leeds Beckett University is a vibrant academic community, bringing together a wide range of health-related professions and disciplines. We are deeply committed to shaping the future workforce needed by our society and partners, and recognise the vital role apprenticeships play in providing inclusive opportunities for all.

We are looking to appoint a School Head of Degree Apprenticeships who will play a key role in driving the strategic and operational direction of our degree apprenticeship programmes. This role is critical in ensuring that both apprentices and employers experience a high-quality, engaging, and impactful apprenticeship journey.

As the School Head of Degree Apprenticeships, you will be at the heart of delivering our ambitious growth plans for apprenticeships. You will lead efforts to expand our well-established programmes and further diversify our portfolio to address emerging professional and skills needs.

We are seeking an individual with a strong passion for the transformative potential of apprenticeships and substantial expertise in higher or degree apprenticeships. Experience working with OFSTED and ESFA would be a valuable asset.

This is a senior role within the School, reporting directly to the Dean. The successful candidate will provide leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for the school’s apprenticeship programmes. They will work closely with the School Executive Team, academic colleagues, and professional support staff to ensure the ongoing success and innovation of our apprenticeship portfolio.

This exciting role offers the opportunity to collaborate across the university and beyond, driving positive change, improving processes, and providing support and guidance to both apprentices and colleagues.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience both inside and outside of Higher Education, who are eager to contribute to our mission of fostering innovation and excellence in apprenticeship education.

We will be interviewing for this role on the 3^rd December 2024.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Dr Duncan Sharp (Dean of School) d.sharp@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday 4^th November 2024 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date.

Working here means you will also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

To apply: tinyurl.com/munrfauj

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