Head of Department - HE Education, Healthcare & Law

Higher Education is a significant aspect of the mission of Luminate Education Group. The University Centre (UC Leeds) holds Degree Awarding Powers and is a national provider of education, skills, training and employability opportunities.

With over 1200 students accessing their education through the University Centre Leeds each year, we offer a student experience which is consistently ranked higher in terms of student satisfaction amongst our local competitors.

The curriculum offered at UC Leeds is vocationally focused and diverse in nature. 

The department of HE People Services includes a range of BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), Top Up programmes, Apprenticeships, professional courses and Access courses within areas of Law, HR, Health, Teacher Education, Sports Performance and Physical Education. 

What You Will Do

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Head of Department to lead curriculum staff to contribute effectively to the strategic aims of the University Centre and ensure that local, regional and national priorities are met.

The Head of department role also ensures that the department efficiently runs and delivers financial contribution targets as detailed within the annual business plan.

Additionally, we are looking for a candidate with a track record of engaging with employers and involving them in curriculum development including guest speakers and involvement in assessments.

About You

We are looking for a Head of Department who is able to drive this department forward in terms of growth and curriculum development. We are looking for a motivated person who is able to develop employer networks and engage and implement strategic planning to build exciting new opportunities for our students. 

We know that with our Higher Technical Qualifications portfolio, UCLeeds sits firmly as a leading institution that offers graduates the skills they need to be successful in employment.

Not only are we looking for someone who can develop the department in terms of curriculum opportunities, but we are looking for an experienced individual who is able to maintain excellent quality measures and standards whilst meeting requirements set by both OfS and Ofsted.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme 
• Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). 
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

At University Centre Leeds, we provide a supportive higher education environment designed to promote and enhance independent learning. We have access to industry standard equipment unique to many of our subject areas. These range from our makeup studios to practical science labs. 

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. Choosing to work for University Centre Leeds means that you will be part of an inclusive and progressive learning environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to University Centre Leeds. 

We are proud to be the highest rated for student satisfaction in Leeds for the third year running (National Student Survey 2022).

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.