Associate Dean of Learner Skills Development, Secondment

General Information

Reference

1000009299  

Vacancy Details

Talent Pool

Academic - HE - Management - Academic HE

Title

Associate Dean of Learner Skills Development, Secondment

Contract Type

QA HE Ltd FTC

Job Advert

• Associate Dean of Learner Skills Development
• Location: London, Birmingham or Manchester

6 Month Secondment

I am really pleased to tell you about a QAHE internal opportunity now open for application.

As Associate Dean of Learner Skills Development, you will lead the academic delivery and development of the ACE team across all partners and campuses. You will also be responsible for implementing a QAHE-wide skills strategy that supports student retention, engagement, and attainment.

Key responsibilities (please click through to read the job description in full):

• Lead and manage the ACE team’s academic delivery and development
• Oversee and evaluate ACE projects aligned with student needs and B3 metrics
• Analyse and report on ACE initiatives and their impact
• Ensure a high-quality student experience and support attainment outcomes
• Collaborate across Faculties and teams to ensure cohesive skills guidance
• Support and develop staff through effective line management
• Support the Dean with retention and engagement initiatives
• Align QAHE practice with HEA and QAA standards
• Deliver tutorials, workshops, and create learning materials as needed

Must Have'S:

• Successful leadership experience in skills guidance and academic delivery
• Proven track record in supporting diverse student cohorts, including international and widening participation groups
• Experience in developing and mentoring academic staff
• Knowledge of QAA Quality Code and university partner regulations
• Postgraduate qualification and relevant teaching qualification or FHEA (Senior FHEA desirable)
• Strategic mindset and commitment to enhancing student outcomes
• If interested, please formally apply for the vacancy via the People Link portal where you can click through to read the full job description outlining the job role, skills and experience required.

Here’S What To Do:

• Login to Peoplelink
• Click internal vacancies (scroll down the left of the page)
• Click on the correct vacancy
• Use the apply button to submit your application

The deadline for applications is set as: Monday 13th October at 1730

Any queries please contact: Hiring Manager, Jo Dennison (joanne.dennison@qa.com) Dean of Learner Skills Development and Retention

Vacancy Location

Location

UK, England, London, Manchester or Birmingham

Handled By

Handled By

• Joanne Dennison
• Michaela Cassa - QA

Primary Handler

Michaela Cassa - QA

Last Name

Cassa - Qa

Forename

Michaela

Email

Michaela.Cassa@Qa.Com

Job Description

Attachment

QAHE Associate Dean Learner Skills Development 2025.pdf (561 Kb)