Head Of Access, Participation & Student Success

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today. LJMU is proud to welcome students from a range of backgrounds, cultures and nationalities. Our teams work hard to ensure that all students are supported to get the best out of their time with us. We are now looking for Head of Access, Participation and Student Success. It is a new post that will play a pivotal role in the development, implementation and delivery of the LJMU Access and Participation Plan. You will work across University that is committed to addressing the disadvantage faced by some of our students. You will lead and contribute to a positive culture of diversity, inclusion and success through the development of strategies, policies and interventions that will help embed and enhance access, Student Success and progression where gaps have been identified. To fill this important position, we are looking for a committed, experienced and strategic operator who can work across the University, using their influence, insight and skills to support academic teams and professional services in the development and delivery of its Access and Participation Plan. The anticipated interview date for this post is Monday 25th March 2024. In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you. LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.