Join to apply for the Academic Director - Distance Learning role at Arden University Reporting into: Director of Distance Learning Department: Centre for Distance Learning Salary: £78,065 per annum Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 37 About the Opportunity This is a brand new Academic Director (Distance Learning) position, which plays a key role in shaping the future of online and distance education at Arden University. Reporting to the Director of Distance Learning, this position is responsible for driving academic excellence, fostering faculty engagement, and enhancing the overall student experience across our distance learning provision. In this role you will:

Lead and develop academic teams to create a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. Drive student engagement and success through innovative, inclusive, and evidence-based approaches. Oversee academic quality and standards, ensuring our programmes remain rigorous, relevant, and aligned to institutional goals. Strengthen relationships with employers and external partners to enhance Arden’s reputation as a leader in accessible, career-focused higher education. Champion the effective use of digital tools and learning technologies to enrich teaching and student support.

About You You will be an influential and collaborative academic professional with the ability to engage, motivate, and support colleagues to deliver high-quality outcomes for students. Why Arden At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. 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 Access to Perkbox benefits Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. 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. Arden welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is compliant with the Equality Act, respecting age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and other personal circumstances. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access. 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. Closing Date: 3rd November 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr