Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education

This role sits within the Directorate for Academic Services under the leadership of the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

The role leads on the educational aspects of the University Strategy. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for Education will work alongside the Provost and the other thematic PVCs (Knowledge Exchange and Research) to implement our strategic objectives, facilitating a diversified academic portfolio, increasingly successful student outcomes and continued improvements in teaching practice.

The role provides leadership and strategic focus for the education agenda across the University and externally. It is the senior leadership team’s primary expert advisor on educational quality and standards and academic development matters, providing information, insights and analysis to inform decision making at that level.

The PVC for Education will work with Academic Registry, Quality Assurance & Enhancement and Learning & Teaching Enhancement to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our educational activity, including programme development, delivery, and enhancement, and the management of student and programme records. This role is also responsible for promoting improvements in pedagogical practice across our educational portfolio. The PVC for Education will support the Provost in the development of submission of institutional returns, including the Teaching Excellence Framework.

More about Town House Strategy 

Kingston University has launched the Town House Strategy, inspired by our award-winning Town House building. This forward-thinking initiative aims to: 

- Prepare students for the future job market through our sector-leading Future Skills campaign 
- Boost research and knowledge exchange 
- Enhance collaboration with local communities, businesses, and industries 
- Strengthen our impact on policy 
- Promote a sustainable society and economy

The Person

Kingston University is seeking to appoint an innovative leader in Education as its new PVC Education. Working closely within a team of three thematic PVCs, this person will be part of a senior leadership team within the Directorate of Academic Services, and will be responsible for supporting the Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor in developing our education purpose and practices. We are seeking someone who shares our values, who is enthusiastic about contributing to the implementation of our university strategy, and who is ready to be innovative and imaginative in devising and leading new pedagogies, practices and portfolios.

The successful candidate will be someone who is able to build strong relationships within the university, supporting networks across our faculties and disciplines. They will work collegiately with others to maintain effective delivery and management of educational programmes, as well as an innovative and creative approach to creating new approaches and areas of activity. They will be an externally facing advocate for staff and students, ensuring our educational mission has deep connections with our stakeholders and employers. If you are interested in the potential this role might offer you, and would like to find out more about what we are looking for, please get in touch.

We encourage applications from members of groups with protected characteristics, we particularly welcome applications from Black and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.   

Why Join us? 

We offer a range of benefits, including: 

- 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays  
- Generous pension scheme - TPS / LGPS
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent benefits platform and Smart Saving App  
- Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University 
- Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning 
- Season ticket loans up to £10,000

Kingston University values: 

Innovative: To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress  
Inclusive: To value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully  
Enterprising: To recognise and act on opportunities  
Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities  

Directorate/Function

The Directorate for Academic Services includes Research & Impact, Knowledge Exchange, Academic Registry, Quality Assurance and Enhancement and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre.  Collectively the Directorate supports academics in their research and KE activities and supports some of the University’s governance and decision-making committees, maintains academic regulations, develops and implements academic policies, oversees the quality and standards of academic provision and leads the development of education practices across the University.

The Directorate is responsible for stimulating cutting edge research, impact and knowledge exchange and supporting a vibrant community of graduate research students, to increase the volume, impact and visibility of our research and business activities.  We actively liaise with Faculties and researchers to support and develop research activities across all disciplines and provide related training and development opportunities.  We foster interdisciplinary working to promote, advance and share knowledge with the overall aim of securing new revenue sources and contributing to regional prosperity.  Our goal is to foster and sustain a vibrant research culture in which our researchers and research students can flourish.

Further information

This is a full time, permanent position with a salary range of £110,000 to £136,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Interviews are expected to be held from w/c 3 March 2025. The selection process will include psychometric testing, a stakeholder panel and a formal interview panel.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Helen Laville, Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor.

Please include a CV with your application.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email jobs@kingston.ac.uk or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.