Head of Academic and Learner Services

Head of Academic and Learner Services

Salary: £45,486 - £52,706

Background
Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK's leading universities for business and industry and has a reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge research in science, business, engineering and design. The University is undergoing a process of transformation which has seen it awarded "Scottish University of the Year 2011-12" by the Sunday Times, its ranking in the Guardian University Guide rise to 27^th in the UK from 32^nd in 2010-11 and its 2011 NSS ranking rise from 47^th to 29^th.

Information Services is a new directorate which encompasses the previously separate University Library and IT departments. The post is one of three Heads of Service who will form the directorate Leadership Team with the new Director of Information Services.

This is a rare opportunity to join a new leadership team and participate in developing ambitious strategies and leading-edge services during a period of exciting transformational change at a long established and highly respected university.

Key duties and responsibilities
The Head of Academic and Learner Services will work with colleagues to develop strategies and plans for the delivery of integrated information services that meet the University's research, teaching, learning and professional service delivery needs. They will lead a team of staff responsible for delivering a range of professional services, including enquiry and helpdesk services, liaison services to the academic and research communities, skills development, marketing and documentation.

Person specification
A graduate with extensive relevant professional and management experience, possessing the skills, knowledge and personal attributes to deliver integrated information services in this ambitious and growing University.

The Director of Information Services, Mike Roch, would be pleased to discuss the role, by email in the first instance, via m.roch@hw.ac.uk.

Download an application pack from our website by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below or contact the Human Resources Office, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh, EH14 4AS tel 0131 451 3022 (24 hours) email hr@hw.ac.uk   quoting Ref  51/12/J  

Closing date: 11 May