Centre Director – Liverpool Hope University

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Liverpool
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Strategic Leadership Partnership Management Financial Acumen Team Leadership Communication Student-Centric Focus Operational Excellence Academic Oversight

FULL DESCRIPTION

Centre Director – Liverpool Hope University

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] International is seeking an experienced Centre Director for its Pathways Division at Liverpool Hope University. This role is based at Liverpool Hope University and is a permanent full-time position.

Main Duties

  • Strategic Leadership: Build and nurture trusted partnerships, deliver strategic leadership, and demonstrate value addition.
  • Academic Oversight and Integrity: Ensure teaching quality, curriculum delivery, and student progression meet expectations.
  • Operational and Partnership Excellence: Deliver best-in-class experiences, optimize processes, and lead student success strategies.
  • People Leadership: Develop and lead a high-performing Centre Management Team, foster inclusivity and innovation.
  • Student-Centric Focus: Provide world-class student experience addressing academic, cultural, and social needs.
  • Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, identify efficiencies, and provide accurate reporting.
  • External and Internal Collaboration: Strengthen relationships with stakeholders and represent [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] professionally.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven senior leadership in education or international education.
  • Exceptional relationship-building skills.
  • Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Strong financial acumen and budget management.
  • Ability to lead and inspire diverse teams.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to exceptional student experience.

Personal Attributes

  • Experience in higher education and university structures.
  • Knowledge of international student recruitment markets.
  • Previous success in managing partnerships or joint ventures.
  • Understanding of student welfare, especially for international students.

This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please submit your application to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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