Dean of Continuing Education, University of Roehampton

At the University of Roehampton, we recognise that our staff are essential to our success. We therefore need to attract people with the skills required to help fulfil our goals. We know that our achievements depend upon everyone working here knowing that we all have a role to play.

We would like to thank you for the interest you have shown in working for Roehampton and we look forward to receiving your completed application form.

Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in joining the University of Roehampton Group at this pivotal and exciting time in our journey. As we continue to build on our rich heritage and evolve as an ambitious and forward-thinking institution, we are seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of lifelong learning as our new Dean of Continuing Education and Executive Director of Roehampton Education Services Limited (RESL).
Roehampton has a long and distinguished history in education, dating back to the 19th century when our founding colleges pioneered teacher training for those who were previously excluded from higher education. Rooted in the values of social justice, inclusion, and opportunity, we have always been committed to transforming lives through learning. Today, that mission continues as we expand our reach, ensuring that education is accessible to all—particularly those from non-traditional backgrounds—while equipping learners with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in a changing world.
This is a moment of transformation for us. We are embarking on an ambitious strategic plan that reinforces our role as a leader in professional, technical, and vocational education. The growing demand for flexible, career-focused learning—especially through pre-degree and pathway education, higher and degree apprenticeships, and short courses—presents a significant opportunity. At the University of Roehampton, we are responding with innovative, employer-driven programmes that open new pathways into higher education and the workforce. Our investment in the School of Continuing Education and Roehampton Education Services Limited (RESL) strengthens this commitment, allowing us to develop high-impact, commercially sustainable education that will shape the future of our university and the communities we serve.
As Dean of Continuing Education, you will be at the heart of this agenda. You will lead the development of a dynamic and accessible education portfolio, across all pre-degree, technical and vocational education, including CPD, short courses and apprenticeships. You will forge strong collaborations with academic schools, industry partners, and external stakeholders. Your leadership will be key to ensuring that our programmes not only meet the evolving needs of learners but also drive social mobility and economic growth. This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact, championing non-traditional routes into higher education and innovation at a university that is deeply committed to excellence and inclusivity.
If you are inspired by our vision and eager to be part of a university with a proud history and an ambitious future, I encourage you to explore this role further. We look forward to welcoming a leader who shares our passion for education and our commitment to making a difference in the lives of students, employers, and communities.
Professor Richard Keogh
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Commercial)
University of Roehampton
The University of Roehampton has a strong and fast-growing reputation for the quality of teaching and research, and is proud to have a community of talented and committed members of staff. The University is financially sound, well-governed and well-managed, with a clear sense of purpose and values. We are more popular among students than we have ever been, with robust levels of applications that have been growing year on year. Student success in key areas, such as retention and employment, has improved significantly. We have a unique and positive sense of community and tradition based on our four Colleges, which are located on a fantastic campus in south-west London.
We have a proud heritage of providing educational opportunities for people from all walks of life, from the first women to enrol in Whitelands College in 1842, to the generations of people taught since. The educational missions of our four colleges are inspired by the values of social progress. These values inform the academic life of Roehampton today, including our teaching, our research and our engagement with communities and organisations locally, nationally and internationally. We have a strong partnership with our diverse community of students, and we provide an inclusive environment in which we encourage all our students to succeed. We already deliver excellent educational outcomes, and our graduates have among the best employment rates of any modern university in London. We also have a global community of alumni, who have a strong affinity with Roehampton and our colleges and who share their expertise and knowledge with our students. Through our professional services, colleges and students’ union, we deliver an excellent wider student experience and a supportive culture, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and personal growth.
The University Strategy
In 2019, after consultation with staff, students and stakeholders, we introduced the 2019-2025 University enabling strategies. Our enabling strategies are built on three themes, each essential to our future success and underpinned by our existing strengths. The themes are:
- Student Education; focused on delivering outstanding teaching and learning, and an excellent student experience.
- Research and Knowledge Exchange; focused on building on our diverse research profile and increasing the impact we have on society.
- Sustainability; focused on how we will grow in an environmentally sustainable way and create the financial headroom to invest for the future, developing the infrastructure we need to deliver on our strategic aims.
You can read about our enabling strategies in depth in the useful links section
Working at the University
We are based on a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus, located in the heart of south-west London and also at Croydon College. Our staff have access to excellent facilities and a generous range of staff benefits including discounted course fees, generous annual leave allowances, flexible and generous family friendly policies, relocation allowances and various in house training for academics
Diversity and Inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way we attract and retain staff, as we appreciate the value and benefits of a truly diverse workforce. Aligned to this, you will have the opportunity to join one of our three self-organised staff networks for Black, Asian and Minority staff, Women, and LGBTQ+ staff.
We are also proud to be a top 100 Stonewall employers as well as be a Race Equality Charter member. We are also a bronze accredited Athena Swan employer
Please click to review the job description
All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the relevant role reference number: A040502
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and the University of Roehampton that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and the University of Roehampton’ objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Owen Francis, Director or David Heaton, Researcher on +44 784 200 32 00
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing date: 8th May 2025
Final Interviews: w/c 26th May 2025
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.
- A generous annual leave allowance, including Christmas closure plus bank holidays
- Access to the University of Roehampton Retirement Savings Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London
- Generous family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Discounted Gym Membership at Nuffield Health
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Service led Hybrid working
- Access to discounted electronic goods
- Free annual flu jabs
- Eyecare Scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounted office furniture for home set ups