Deputy Director for Professional and Executive Education

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Director for Professional & Executive Education to join our dynamic Commercial Directorate. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is an exciting new role for the University to play a key role in delivering Professional and Executive Education programmes in our chosen markets. This is a cross-University position and as a start-up you will be responsible for developing the strategy through to implementation for our Professional and Executive Education offer. You will personally lead on business growth, client acquisition and ensuring our on boarding process for new clients in this area. As a senior leader within the Commercial Directorate, this role will also support the Commercial Directorate in its role to grow new business ventures and successful partnerships for the University.

• Demonstrate considerable knowledge of Professional and Executive Development
• Be a highly motivated leader that can build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Have a demonstrated track record of driving commercial success via business development
• Bring superb organisation skills and be adept at juggling complex workloads
• Have experience working at C-suite and Director level, in order to establish credibility with clients, the Schools and wider University colleagues
• Have leadership and management experience and the ability to collaborate, influence and lead change
• Strong business acumen and financial understanding, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• A strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is a must, coupled with a genuine passion for working at Loughborough University
  
  Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
• Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
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