Academic Programme Director

Location: London, UK – based at Regent Group’s Holborn HQ, with travel to Regent campuses and partner locations as required
Working hours 40 hours per week over 5 days per week
Salary Range: 55k - 60k per annum subject to skills and experience
Organisation: Regent European University (REU)
Department: Academic 
Reports to: Managing Director

Regent European University is seeking an experienced Academic Programme Director to provide strategic academic leadership across our growing portfolio of programmes.

Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues in the UK and internationally, you will play a key role in ensuring academic excellence, regulatory compliance, curriculum innovation and an outstanding student experience.

The Role

As Academic Programme Director, you will lead the planning, development, delivery and continuous enhancement of academic programmes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership across designated academic programmes
• Leading programme design, validation, approval and review
• Overseeing academic quality, standards and regulatory compliance
• Monitoring student achievement, progression, retention and satisfaction
• Driving curriculum innovation and digital learning initiatives
• Leading and developing Programme Leaders, Academic Leads and teaching staff
• Supporting accreditation, quality audits and academic governance
• Developing partnerships with employers and institutions internationally
• Supporting new programmes, partnerships and transnational education initiatives
• Contributing to REU’s international growth and academic reputation.

About You

You will be an experienced Higher Education leader with a strong track record in academic leadership, curriculum development, programme management and quality assurance.

You will bring excellent leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and communication skills, alongside experience of working in an international Higher Education environment and managing academic provision across multiple jurisdictions.

You will have strong knowledge of the UK Quality Code, curriculum design, assessment and academic quality frameworks, with experience of leading teams and driving continuous improvement.

Essential qualifications include a Doctorate degree, Fellowship of Advance HE and evidence of continuing professional development. Teaching and leadership qualifications are desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished academic leader to help shape the future of Regent European University and contribute to its continued international growth.

Compliance Statement

Successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a criminal records check, two references, ID and Right to Work verification, and education confirmation. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion, selection for employment is based solely on an individual’s skills, qualifications, and experience relevant to the role.