LCCA is a contemporary institution, offering a range of programmes. Our students embark on a journey which is designed to meet their academic and personal demands. At the very heart of our vision is a student-centered learning and teaching methodology which is progressive, forward-thinking, modern, and designed to meet our learners needs.

• Through experiential teaching we aim to provide students with a real-life skill set which is transferable out of the classroom and into the world of work.
• Through chunked learning we aim to ensure students are thoroughly engaged and motivated by their teachers.
• Through deliberate reflection we aim to get students thinking about their role in the learning experience and to embed their knowledge for future use.
• Through regular and precise feedback, we aim to offer students ways to improve their skills and knowledge on a daily basis.

• To ensure that LCCA has a sufficiently attractive and distinctive academic portfolio to meet its growing recruitment targets.
• To ensure institutional quality and continuous improvement of all courses at LCCA in line with both internal and external regulations.
• To design, develop and implement an innovative learning and teaching approach that best facilitates delivery of this portfolio.
• To lead the academic teams and ensure a highly effective academic structure.
• To lead and develop a culture of challenge using appropriate tools, governance, committees and structures.
• To lead the registration of the College in preparation for OFS and in preparation for future degree awarding powers.
• To develop a range of institutional partnerships and alliances that enhance the academic reputation of Regents, strengthen our finances and align with our mission and values.
• To drive the development of innovative practice in learning, teaching and assessment which caters to the needs and expectations of widening participation students.
• To ensure the teaching faculty at LCCA have the right mix of skills, knowledge, experience and qualities to design and deliver the creative suite of programmes.
• To ensure consistent, high performance across all academic staff, in line with the Colleges performance management strategy.
• To develop a coaching culture, and to support people development and succession planning.
• To exhibit a strong, personal commitment to the Colleges and groups mission and values and to act as a brand ambassador, behaving at all times in a manner that embodies and promotes these values.
• To lead and ensure delivery of a Retention Strategy that enables achievement of the Universitys retention, progression and completion targets.
• To lead and develop the NSS Improvement Strategy to ensure that all courses achieve the Universitys overall satisfaction target.
• To contribute, as a member of the Senior Management Team, to the overall achievement of the Colleges Strategic Plan.
• To provide active support to the Managing Director in maintaining and raising the profile of the College and its mission.
• To establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the executive, the College Group Executive, and other relevant stakeholders.
• To implement the Colleges Equal Opportunities Policy and promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
• To deputise for the Managing Director, at such time as he is absent from the campus.
• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post.

• PhD or Doctorate in education, business administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent)
• Holding fellowship of Advance, HE or higher

• Demonstrated membership & engagement with a relevant professional body (e.g. CMI, CABS etc)
• Holding Senior (SFHEA) or Principal (PFHEA) fellowship of Advance HE (formerly known as HEA)

• Strong leadership skills & experience in motivating, empowering, & inspiring teams to achieve common goals.
• Ability to develop & implement strategic plans that align with the college's overall mission, vision, & values.
• Strong problem-solving & analytical skills to identify & resolve complex issues related to academic programs, teaching & learning, & student development.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly & effectively.
• Comprehensive understanding of external regulatory bodies such as the Office for Students (OfS), OIA, HESA (Jisc), etc.

• Commitment to a student-centred approach to education, emphasizing holistic student development & personalised learning support.
• Strong leadership qualities to effectively manage a team of professionals, including the ability to inspire & motivate.
• Capacity to adapt to changing circumstances & priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
• High ethical standards & a commitment to maintaining the integrity of academic records & processes.
• Resilience & adaptability to manage the demands of a busy & challenging role.
• A leader role model for colleges core values, which underpin our vision, mission & strategy.

• Extensive experience in higher education administration & leadership, with a proven track record of managing & overseeing academic programmes, departments, & personnel.
• Demonstrated track record in achieving high B3 metrics & NSS results for an HEI.
• Experience in leading & delivering strategic & operational change.
• Strong understanding of the Higher Education landscape in the UK, including comprehensive knowledge of relevant policies, regulations & compliance standards.
• Vice chancellor in waiting a Deputy Vice Chancellor

• Hands-on experience of emerging technical & digital innovation (e.g. AI).
• Experience of working in a similar role for another private higher education establishment.