Associate Provost

Associate Provost

Warrington, Cheshire, North West England, United Kingdom.

Company: JR UK;

Employer:

UK Management College.

Posted: 30.05.2026.

• Assist the Provost in operating and developing the Office of the Provost and serve as a member of the UKMC Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead policy development and processes related to the UKMC mission, OFS regulations, and trends in higher education.
• Serve as the strategic and operational lead for higher‑education partnerships.
• Chair UKMC Committees as delegated by the Provost.
• Coordinate initiatives with university partners to ensure quality and an outstanding student experience.
• Ensure fairness and proper application of procedures by assisting with academic employee grievances, investigating, gathering information, and reporting findings to the Provost.
• Conduct interviews with prospective faculty members in collaboration with the Dean and faculty.
• Provide mentoring and evaluation support to course directors, aiding them in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.
• Represent the Provost at various meetings and leading or serving on selected committees and working groups.
• Deliver leadership training to Heads of Departments.
• Promote an inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills from all cultural and social backgrounds through real application and understanding of EDI.
• Complete delegated projects related to academic affairs in the best interest of UKMC.
• Maintain effective working relationships with UKMC staff, university partners, faculty, and students.
• Travel to all UKMC campuses as required.

• A doctorate earned from an accredited university.
• Minimum five (5) years of senior leadership experience in academic administration at or above the dean or head of school level.
• Record of outstanding research, scholarship, and teaching accomplishments.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with faculty and academic leaders and knowledge of UK higher‑education policy, OfS regulatory compliance, and governance.
• On‑site presence of 40 hours a week.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Commitment to professional, innovative education and scholarship.

• Full‑time

• Higher Education