Academic Lead; Greenwich Online

Academic Lead (Greenwich Online)

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 plus £4,228 London weighting per annum

Location: Greenwich Campus

Contract Type: Permanent

Release Date: Saturday 20 December 2025

Closing Date: Friday 30 January 2026

The post holder will provide academic leadership to Greenwich Online, implementing strategies and plans to promote and set standards of teaching excellence across our online programmes and academic activity.

The successful candidate will manage Programme Leads (Online) and provide leadership support to colleagues teaching across Greenwich Online. You will make a strong, positive contribution to the Greenwich Online profile in learning and teaching, adding value to the student experience and the University’s objectives in relation to achieving excellence.

At this level you are expected to be a leading figure in the national or international academic community, with a proven track record in achieving impact in online learning.

Proven track record in online learning and recognised leadership within the national or international academic community are required.

Excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, LGBT+ people and who meet we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments.

Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.

To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich.

Please contact Amy Sampson () – Associate Director Greenwich Online for informal inquiries. For further questions, contact the People Directorate Team at peopleope

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.