Director of Online Education at Leeds Trinity University

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Director of Online Education

Hours of Work:       Full-time (1.0fte)

Duration:                Fixed-Term (18 Months)

Salary:                   Grade 10 – Competitive

At Leeds Trinity University, we find ourselves in an exciting period of growth and transformation. From a set of strong foundations, we are on an inspiring journey in relation to academic development, employability, careers, and the positive contribution we can make in our region, the country and wider world.

We are now seeking an inaugural Director of Online Education to develop and deliver our new online offering, translating our curriculum and reaching new audiences. With an initial 18-month contract, with the possibility of extension, the Director of Online Education will be integral in shaping and growing on initial online offer. The incoming Director will provide strategic leadership in all aspects of developing the online provision at LTU and will have a key role in ensuring the quality of the provision.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leadership and achievement in leading online provisions. They will have a record of developing a strong online provision and developing and executing marketing and recruitment activities for the online provision.

This role will be located at Leeds Trinity University campus in Horsforth, Leeds. Through our agile working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Stephanie Crossland at GatenbySanderson (stephanie.crossland@gatenbysanderson.com).

Closing date for applications: 22 April 2024

Interviews for this post are expected to take place week commencing 20 May 2024.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: LGBT+, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.