The purpose of this role is to ensure UUK provides policy leadership and maximises its influence on the higher education policy agenda on behalf of the sector and in support of the organisation's Strategic Plan.
More specifically, responsibility for identifying strategic policy priorities and overseeing the development and delivery of UUK’s policy work particularly as it relates to higher education funding and regulation policy.
This will require building and maintaining strong and influential senior level relationships and networks within the sector, government and other influential stakeholders.
The Deputy Director will be responsible for leading, motivating and developing a high performing team of policy professionals and support staff. This role is part of the senior management team in the Policy Group within UUK.
UUK would positively consider applications from civil or public servants who would wish to apply in the form of a secondment.
Please note! The interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 13 March 2025 and Friday 14 March 2025 rather than February 2025.
