University for the Creative Arts, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Partnerships and Industry Engagement
About University for the Creative Arts
Creativity has no boundaries and neither does the University for the Creative Arts. UCA is a home for the globally minded. It believes in entrepreneurism and innovation. Bold opportunists, quiet innovators, curious experimentalists and out-of-the-box thinkers are welcomed.
With a long track record of delivering high quality education that prepares graduates for careers in the creative industries, we have been pioneering innovative ideas and practices in creative education for more than 160 years. In 2024 we are the second highest-ranked specialist creative university in the UK according to The Guardian, and in the most recent REF we were the UK’s top specialist art and design university for world-leading research outputs, with 99% of our research internationally recognised for quality.
UCA is a vibrant community of around 11,000 students from all parts of the UK and overseas, studying a wide range of specialist pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate courses at our UK campuses, the Institute of Creativity and Innovation in China, and in our other partner institutions. An inclusive university that celebrates difference, we prioritise creating a supportive environment for students and staff to find their individual voices and nurture their personal creativity.
About the Position
Reporting directly to our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jane Roscoe, the Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Partnerships and Industry Engagement will lead the UCA Connected Strategy, with its focus on developing and implementing local and global partnerships and collaborations, and will oversee a range of strategic projects that will drive forward our entrepreneurial ambitions.
Candidates will be able to demonstrate a track record of achievement leading and securing educational and industry partnerships in relevant settings.
The successful candidate will have a deep appreciation of the creative sector, the ability to inspire and motivate others, and excellent interpersonal skills, skilled in negotiation, team working, networking and advocacy, and able to evidence commercial acumen, attuned to achieving top and bottom line revenue growth. They will also be wholly committed to delivering our values of inclusion, collaboration and impact.
The deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Monday 28th October 2024.
Please send applications to uca@networkedpeople.com.
Applications must include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought (no more than two pages).
