Director of Campus Operations
Contract type: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Aberdeen, Aberdeen International Study CentreSalary: up to £50,000 per annumWe are looking for a Director of Campus Operations for an existing partnership between the University of Aberdeen and Study Group. This is a new and exciting opportunity, which will play a key role in shaping the campus, establishing operational processes, and ensuring an outstanding experience for both students and staff.The Director of Campus Operations manages the day-to-day academic and operations activities of the ISC, meeting agreed academic, student satisfaction and financial targets and KPIS. They also act as a local point of contact for the contractual partnership with the university, working closely with the Cluster Director and Dean, and the Business Development team to meet the university partner expectations.ABOUT THE ROLELeadership of PeopleProvide effective, compassionate leadership to the ISC management team, ensuring managers lead consistently, drive strong performance, foster an inclusive culture, and uphold safeguarding and recruitment compliance.Management of Academic DeliveryOversee the planning and day-to-day delivery of high-quality, cost-effective academic programmes, ensuring strong teaching, fair assessment, appropriate use of learning technologies, and full compliance with university partner, UKVI and OfS requirements.Management of StudentsEnsure excellent safeguarding, welfare and pastoral care standards, including maintaining effective attendance, engagement, and intervention processes, and ensuring compliance with UKVI, OfS and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.Operational and Financial ManagementEnsure the ISC operates efficiently and profitably, using resources effectively and working with Business Development, Product and central teams to support growth and provide accurate data and reporting.Partnership Account Management of the partnership and contractual obligationsAct as the main point of contact for academic and operational matters with the university partner, supporting delivery of contractual obligations and contributing to positive partner relationships.ABOUT YOUBachelor degree – EssentialLeadership and/or management training or demonstrable experience of leading an organisation of similar size and complexityEssentialLeading in an academic environmentPlanning and running complex education courses and programmesDeveloping of annual budgets and managing finances against an agreed budgetCommercial account managementStakeholder management and engagement in complex environmentsPartnership working and/or partnership management in the education sectorRunning of involvement in projects in an education settingLeading teams in a regulated environment, ensuring complianceDesiredUnderstanding of the International Student environmentTeaching in UK higher or further education and/or teaching international studentsLeading and facilitating changeLeading and/or working in digitally enabled environmentsABOUT USStudy Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available.ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCEStudy Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification.We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely. Please see our .We adopt a rolling recruitment process meaning that we review applications as they are submitted. To avoid disappointment, please ensure that you apply ASAP.
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