UCLan London
Location: London
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
About UCLan London
UCLan London, a partner of the University of Central Lancashire, is an ambitious, teaching focussed HE provider, primarily aimed at widening participation audience. Based in London’s East India Docks, the university currently delivers undergraduate courses related to Business, Computing, Health and Social Care, Public Health, Psychology and Mental Health and Wellbeing.
We are inviting applicants who are passionate in driving the strategic development of the academic support provision, designing intervention and support plans for students and oversee the quality of academic advice. We are therefore seeking an ambitious, driven and values-led professional with experience in delivering interventions and projects associated with academic support and outcomes.
The Role
The Deputy Director of Studies (Academic Support) is a critical role at the UCLan London and will form part of the Director of Studies Office. Working closely with the Director of Studies and Academic Director (Quality and Student Experience) and wider colleagues, you will also be required in advising and resolving student issues, deputising for the Director of Studies in his absence and work closely with the both internal and external stakeholders. You may be required to represent the institution on relevant committees as appropriate.
To succeed in this role, you must be qualified to Masters level and have professional experience in areas relating to academic support. Knowledge and experience of university administration is essential, as is a proficiency in the use of MS Office applications. Applicants with experience and working knowledge with the Office for Students (OfS) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) will be desirable. You will also have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and in all styles, and ability to interact with academics and potential and current students in a way which enhances their experience.
Further Information
UCLan London will be unable to sponsor candidates for a visa for this role. You must have an existing right to live and work in the United Kingdom without any forms of restriction or caveat as provided under the Immigration Act 1971 as amended.
All appointments will be made on merit, based on the criteria identified in the job description.
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your CV with a cover letter to Andy Otaqui at [email protected] the closing date at midnight on Wednesday 26th August 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person in the week commencing 7th September 2026.
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