This is a tremendously exciting time to join the HEA.

Last year saw the appointment of our new Chief Executive, Professor Craig Mahoney

Under his leadership, significant transformation is taking place, with the creation of new roles and a complete organisation restructure. The exciting roles detailed on this microsite offer you the opportunity to become a part of our dynamic organisation and contribute nationally, regionally and locally to the important work that we do.

If you are passionate about promoting excellence in teaching and learning, consider yourself someone who would thrive in an innovative and creative organisation and have energy and drive, we encourage you to apply for one of the following roles.

Benefits

We actively encourage our employees in their continued academic activity (teaching and/ or research) and can offer a relocation package to relevant candidates. We are also open to secondments.

Our terms and conditions of employment are very good and there are many benefits to working here, some of which are listed below.

• 35 hour working week
• Competitive salary
• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Flexible working hours
• Membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme

Our Values

The Academy uses capabilities as part of its performance management system. The five capabilities listed below articulate our corporate values, outline the desired behaviours and thereby help to shape the culture of the organisation.

Client focus

We demonstrate a personal desire and a clear commitment to serve key stakeholders. We value, understand and strive to meet client requirements. We provide a quality, consistent, efficient and responsive service to internal and external clients.

Communication

We listen to others and communicate in an effective manner. We adapt our style to the needs of the situation and the audience.

Personal responsibility

We take responsibility for individual and organisational actions and decisions. We act with openness, integrity and commitment.

Valuing diversity

We accept and respect others for their knowledge, expertise and difference. We promote equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all regardless of age, gender, disability, race, sexual orientation or religion.

Working Collaboratively

We work together and in support of one another to achieve common goals. We share information, expertise and skills. We value teamwork and see it as vital to the success of the Academy.

Location

Our main site is based on the York Science Park next to the University of York (www.york.ac.uk) and the village of Heslington. There are many local amenities within walking distance of the Academy including banks, pubs, a post office, a sandwich shop and a number of cafés. Next year, the University is opening a brand new sports village and the city of York boasts great arts, leisure and cultural facilities. York racecourse and York Minster are world renowned, but for more information on what’s on offer, click here.

We also have offices in Scotland and Wales.

Your Colleagues

The Academy employs in the region of 120 people directly. Whilst some of them work in the York office there are also small offices in both Scotland and Wales. In addition, a larger number of staff work remotely but are in the York office at least 3 times a month.

Induction

When you initially join the Academy you will receive a structured induction and meet with a range of different colleagues from different functions. This will be further supplemented by Academy wide induction and away days which will take place in the first few months of your employment. You will continue to learn about the Academy and its work through weekly bulletins and monthly staff briefings.

You will also have representation on the Staff Council which meets every two months to discuss issues affecting staff.

For Job Descriptions and Personal Specifications, click on the relevant title.

Head of Arts and Humanities

£56,330 - £69,810 plus benefits

York-based, relocation allowance available.

This is a senior post responsible for leading a team of discipline experts in the arts and humanities in supporting and influencing the national agenda for teaching and the student learning experience.

Discipline Lead for Finance and Accounting

£36,689 - £56,330 plus benefits

York or home-based, relocation allowance available.

Working with academics who teach finance, accounting and related subjects, you will develop new services and strategies that provide specialist support to HE staff across the UK.

Account Manager (3 posts)

£56,330 - £69,810 plus benefits

York or home-based, relocation
allowance available.

These new, senior positions will lead the HEA’s programme of engagement with HEIs. This is an opportunity to work with institutional leaders to provide support and services that make a positive difference to learning and teaching.