LONDON CAMPUS

ACADEMIC DIRECTOR
CANDIDATE APPLICATION PACK
A MESSAGE FROM
THE VICE-CHANCELLOR

THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH

IS PROUD TO BE BOLD, NOT OLD. WE
HAVE EMBRACED CHANGE TO CREATE
A NEW BREED OF UNIVERSITY, WHERE
COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP
UNDERPIN THE WAY IN WHICH WE WORK.

We want to be judged on our achievements and by what we do

to help others achieve. Those achievements have been reflected
in our REF outcomes, but we are not complacent and our
ambition is for continued improvement and excellence.

The University of Portsmouth is a place where both staff and

students achieve great things. As Vice-Chancellor, I never cease
to be impressed by the ambition and commitment of colleagues
towards growing our reputation through inspirational education
and excellent research and innovation.

We have grown our global profile, strengthened and broadened

our research and innovation, enhanced our students’
experience, particularly in preparing them for the world of work,
and developed our role within the city and the region.

Following the appointment of our Campus Principal, Jonathan

Sandling, we are now looking to recruit a team of equally
aspirational and talented teaching/academic staff. We want to
attract the best and brightest who will join us with the energy
and enthusiasm to help us shape our exciting new campuses
in London. Thank you for your interest in the role of Academic
Director at the UoP London.

As I hope you recognise, the University is an exciting and

exhilarating place to work and study that is well placed to
respond to the opportunities of the future. If you share our
ambitions and values, then I hope that you will apply
to join us.

Professor Graham Galbraith

Vice-Chancellor
OUR VISION, MISSION
AND VALUES

A UNIVERSITY’S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. TO THIS,

WE WOULD ADD THAT IT’S ALSO TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF THOSE AROUND US.

Our clarity of purpose is driven by our vision, mission and values.

OUR VISION
By 2030 we will be the UK's top modern university and one of the top 100 young universities in the world.

OUR MISSION
To create, share and apply knowledge to make a difference to individuals and society.

OUR VALUES UNDERPIN EVERYTHING WE DO

Ambitious Responsible Open

• We pursue bold ideas in an
environment where creativity,
innovation and success is encouraged
and celebrated
• We nurture and value relationships
and partnerships that foster a global
outlook
• We inspire and support staff and
students to achieve their potential
and meet the challenges of society
• We never settle for second best
• We act with integrity for the
greater good
• We insist on upholding the highest
academic and professional standards
• We respect and celebrate diversity
and equal opportunity through an
inclusive culture
• We aim for sustainability across all
our activities
• We work consultatively and
collaboratively to benefit from
new perspectives
• We share ideas and maintain
transparency
• We are trustworthy and do what we
say we will do
• We listen and respond to the needs of
our students and staff

More information about the University's Vision 2030 and Strategy

2025 can be found on the website port.ac.uk/strategy.
JOIN US
Job Title: Academic Director
Location: London (Walthamstow)
Salary: £78,048-£86,002 plus £3,616 London Allowance per annum, pro rata
Hours: Full Time (negotiable)
Contract: Permanent
Posted: 17th April 2023
Closes: 14th May 2023

ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT TRANSFORMING PEOPLE’S LIVES THROUGH EDUCATION?

DO YOU WANT TO HELP SHAPE AN INNOVATIVE HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE?
IF THIS IS YOU, THEN WE HAVE AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OUR EMERGING
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH (UOP) LONDON CAMPUS, IN THE VIBRANT AND THRIVING
LONDON BOROUGH OF WALTHAM FOREST.

We are looking for an Academic Director to oversee the
development and quality of academic provision in the London
campus. Our ideal candidate will have experience in academic
leadership, knowledge of academic processes for quality
management and will have strong experience of course
management and curricula development.
Our purpose-built campus located directly next to Walthamstow
Central tube will facilitate activity focused, block teaching
pedagogy and re-imagined processes. Our refreshing and
student focussed approach to teaching and learning will make
UoP London an extremely engaging and inspiring place to work
and study.
With a culture of inclusion and empowerment, UoP London
will be an environment where staff and students can flourish
so join us on our bold and ambitious journey to becoming the
top modern university in the UK and one of the top 100 young
universities in the world.
*Please note that the start date for all posts is the
1st September 2023
Apply Here

Our strong relationships with our partner and the local Council
give us a unique opportunity to achieve our shared ambition
of widening the prospects of the people living in the area,
providing outstanding education and world leading civic
engagement.

Offering postgraduate qualifications from January 2024 and

undergraduate places annually from September 2024. Initially
we’ll be focussing on Information Systems, International Business
and Management, Digital Marketing, Construction Project
Management and Engineering Management. Expanding our offer
of courses with every intake to realise our bold ambitions.

As part of our civic agenda, we will also offer a range of other

ways of learning, aimed at raising aspirations and providing
accessible routes into higher education for all. Including Work-
Based Learning, evening and online learning and dedicated
timetabled sessions published well in advance so that you can
choose how you access your learning. Juniper
House

Everything about the UoP London Campus will be designed

around creating the highest quality student and staff experience
building further upon the educational excellence provided by
University of Portsmouth.

We want our London Campus to be as vibrant and diverse as the

local area. We particularly welcome applications from people
who are traditionally underrepresented in higher education,
including those from Black, Asian and minoritized ethnic
backgrounds and disabled people.
WHY WORK FOR US

WORKING AT OUR UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH LONDON CAMPUS OFFERS A WIDE

RANGE OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

30 days plus bank Flexible Generous Uni-Health

holidays and holiday working family friendly Scheme
closure days entitlements

Eyecare Cycle to work Competitive Recognition

scheme scheme pension awards

• MyDiscounts Hub - an online portal, and mobile app offering discounts on

purchases at many leading retailers and service providers

• Access to Totum discount card - access to a huge range of discounts across a

large range of top brands and local businesses.

• Free software such as Adobe Creative Cloud Apps (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Excellent learning and development opportunities (Including Leadership

Development Programmes, access to Learn Upon and (LinkedIn Learning)

• Doctorate Tuition Fee Waiver and Tuition Fee Discounts

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 1 minute access to Victoria Line Tube (10 minute travel to Kings Cross)

• Access to a wide-range of staff networks (LGBTQI+, Parent, Disability, Multicultural

and many more)
LONDON CAMPUS
WALTHAM FOREST

WALTHAM FOREST IS AN AREA BURSTING

WITH CULTURE AND OPPORTUNITIES, AS
RECOGNISED BY THE MAYOR OF LONDON
WHEN HE NAMED THE BOROUGH THE
FIRST EVER LONDON BOROUGH OF
CULTURE IN 2019.

The legacy of that year is everywhere, with Waltham Forest fast

becoming a centre of world-class creativity, with culture on every
corner.

Waltham Forest is proud of its thriving, diverse communities and

residents are proud to live in their corner of London. They are
passionate about making the borough a brilliant place to live, work,
visit and invest.

Waltham Forest offers a host of opportunities to residents,

businesses and investors. Here are just some of their brilliant
borough highlights:

• Walthamstow Town Centre, which features Europe’s longest

outdoor street market and a planned Cultural Quarter,
alongside the new 17&Central shopping centre development

• The new Soho Theatre Walthamstow will see an iconic venue

that hosted performances from the Beatles, The Rolling
Stones and James Brown come back to life as a local venue
with a national profile

• Walthamstow Wetlands, Europe’s largest publicly accessible

wetlands, features 211 hectares of greenspace and natural
waterways and is completely free to access

• W
 altham Forest has been at the forefront of councils
promoting sustainable travel, prioritising walking and cycling
and making safer streets for its residents

• L ea Bridge Argall Industrial Estate is bursting with 360

eclectic businesses

• A
 priority to create 15-minute neighbourhoods for easy local
access to services and amenities

• T he Hive, a dedicated environmental education centre

nestled within 7 acres of blissful woodland and buzzing
habitats in Epping Forest

And they are not stopping there. Waltham Forest is building a

future for everyone.

To get a flavour of Waltham Forest why not check out

@lbwalthamforest on Instagram.

We will be working together to provide the highest quality

student offer and experience.
LONDON CAMPUS
MANAGEMENT
STRUCTURE
UoP London will be delivered as a collaboration between the University and Northchild as depicted by the chart below.
LONDON CAMPUS
EXPLORE OUR VIBRANT
AND DIVERSE CAMPUS
Our plans include a multi-site campus across at least two locations in close proximity to one another. Our initial site is a purpose-built
campus located directly next to Walthamstow Central tube will facilitate activity focused, block teaching pedagogy and re-imagined
processes. Everything about the UoP London Campus will be designed around creating the highest quality student and staff
experience building further upon the educational excellence provided by University of Portsmouth.