Academic Lead (Greenwich Online)

The University of Greenwich has an ambitious strategy to 2030 entitled This is Our Time. An important priority within the strategy is to establish an excellent online learning provision, establishing new innovative programmes along with supporting existing provision to develop further.   

The post holder will provide academic leadership to Greenwich Online, implementing strategies and plans to promote and set standards of teaching excellence across our online programmes and academic activity.  

The successful candidate will manage Programme Leads (Online) and provide leadership support to colleagues teaching across Greenwich Online. You will make a strong, positive contribution the Greenwich Online profile in learning and teaching, adding value to the student experience and the University’s objectives in relation to achieving excellence. 

You are expected at this level to be a leading figure in the national or international academic community; with a proven track record in achieving impact in online learning.  

In return you’ll get to work with colleagues passionate about growing quality online education at an exciting time for Greenwich. Awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework, the University has a growing reputation for teaching and learning. Through Greenwich Online we aim to enable greater access to education, cultivating an experience that promotes flexibility and supports our students.  

For all informal enquires about the post please contact Amy Sampson [email protected] - Associate Director Greenwich Online   

Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on [email protected]   

The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.

We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. 

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To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich 

We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. 

We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. 

We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. 

We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management

Closing Date: 30 Jan 2026

Department/Division: Academic

Salary: £58,225 to £67,468 per annum