Head of Educational Policy and Inclusion

The opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to shape how inclusion, access and success are experienced across one of the world’s most influential creative universities.

As Head of Educational Policy and Inclusion, you will lead the design and delivery of an institution-wide approach to student inclusion and success at University of the Arts London. Working with senior leaders and external partners, you will shape policy and practice that ensures all students can thrive and succeed. 

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the University’s Access and Participation Plan (APP) and for ensuring that our educational policies and evaluation practices reflect our commitment to equity and belonging. You will bring together insight, research and data to influence decision-making and ensure that every intervention has a measurable impact on student outcomes.

This is a strategic and collaborative leadership role at the heart of UAL’s academic mission. You will work across our six Colleges and central teams to create a coherent policy environment that promotes innovation, supports excellence in teaching and learning, and enhances the experience and success of all students.

Your profile

You will bring deep knowledge of educational policy and inclusion within UK Higher Education, alongside a proven ability to lead change that improves access, participation and student success.

With experience in data-informed decision-making, you will be confident presenting evidence and insights that influence senior leaders and shape strategy. You will demonstrate a track record of leading teams, managing complex projects and developing inclusive approaches that deliver meaningful outcomes.

You will have experience of planning and managing resources, engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contributing to institutional strategy. 

A clear communicator and inclusive leader, you will be motivated by creating equity of opportunity and driving forward positive change in Higher Education.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

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