Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term Contract to cover Maternity Leave (up to 12 months)

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Deputy Provost

Department: Library and Learning Success Hub

Read the full job description here and view our excellent benefits here

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement but will require occasional travel into our Coventry head office and Campus locations (Birmingham, Leeds, London area and Manchester). Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department:

At Arden University, we’re dedicated to providing students with everything they need to excel in their studies—all in one place! Our Library & Learning Success Hub is a dynamic, 24/7 support service designed to help students thrive academically and achieve their goals.

• Library Portal – Instant, round-the-clock access to a vast digital library packed with essential academic resources
• Academic Skills Support – Engaging workshops and one-to-one sessions covering writing, referencing, research, maths, and more.
• English Language Hub – Tailored courses and resources for students studying in English as an additional language

About the Opportunity: 

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to drive the future of academic support at Arden University. As Director of Library & Learning Success, you will lead the development and integration of innovative academic support services, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance digital library resources, academic skills support, and English language learning.

In this role, you will oversee a high-performing team, ensuring the seamless delivery of educational resources, e-library services, enquiry services, workshops, and student-focused initiatives. You will be responsible for budget management, strategic planning, and performance evaluation, ensuring our services align with student and academic needs to foster academic excellence and student success.

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic, adaptable and visionary leader with the ability to influence and build strong networks both internally and externally.  You will need to have:

Essential requirements:

• Strong knowledge of educational technology and current trends in the UK and international publishing sectors.
• Expertise in library systems, metadata, cataloguing standards and digital learning tools.
• Proven experience in building and mentoring user-focused teams.
• Financial management experience, including managing and reporting on complex budgets.

Desirable requirements:

• Proven experience in effectively managing remote, multi-location, or dispersed teams within a higher education setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead transformative student success initiatives and shape the future of digital learning and academic support.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Jude Wilson (jwilson@arden.co.uk).

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
• A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
• SimplyHealth plan option
• Private Medical Insurance coverage 
• Access to Perkbox benefits
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
• Plus, other excellent benefits
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Application Process - Please use the Cover Letter to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Closing Date: Monday 21st April

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for this role due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement:

Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.