Academic Dean – School of Hospitality

London College of Contemporary Art (LCCA) is a modern, student-centred institution committed to widening participation and empowering learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional ambitions. As part of Global University Systems — a large, international education provider — we are proud to be embedded within a global network that delivers high-quality, accessible education  programmes are future-focused, combining applied learning with innovative, industry-relevant curricula and state-of-the-art delivery to ensure our graduates are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

London College of Contemporary Art (LCCA) is a modern, student-centred institution committed to widening participation and empowering learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic and professional ambitions. As part of Global University Systems — a large, international education provider — we are proud to be embedded within a global network that delivers high-quality, accessible education  programmes are future-focused, combining applied learning with innovative, industry-relevant curricula and state-of-the-art delivery to ensure our graduates are equipped with the skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

We are now seeking an exceptional and highly strategic Academic Dean for the LCCA School of Hospitality to lead a dynamic and growing academic area. This senior leadership role will play a pivotal part in shaping the future direction of hospitality education at LCCA, driving continuous enhancement of our programmes, strengthening industry alignment, and delivering outstanding student outcomes. The successful candidate will champion academic excellence while fostering innovation, engagement, and a culture of continuous improvement across the School.

As Academic Dean – School of Hospitality, you will provide strategic leadership of a high-performing and evolving School, placing student experience and student success at the heart of all decision‑making.

You will lead a diverse academic community across multiple disciplines and levels of study, operating within a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Using data‑driven decision‑making, you will deliver continuous improvements in academic quality, operational performance, and student outcomes, including continuation, completion, and progression.

As a senior leader, you will contribute to the wider executive team, leading through complexity, driving transformation, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the School, ensuring sustainability, scalability and alignment with institutional priorities.
• Translate strategy into clear and deliverable operational plans across the programme portfolio.
• Lead the School through growth, transformation and organisational change.

• Place student experience at the centre of all strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead the development of inclusive, accessible, and high‑impact teaching and learning approaches suited to a widening participation student body.
• Drive improvements in engagement, retention, attainment, and progression, including targeted action to close awarding gaps.
• Ensure teaching practices are innovative, applied and aligned with employability outcomes.

• Take accountability for School performance against KPIs, using robust data analysis to inform decisions.
• Embed a culture of data literacy and evidence‑based improvement across academic teams.
• Oversee academic governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.