Director of Access & Participation and Higher Education Compliance

• Salary:Circa £61,191 including LWA per annum
• Hours:36 hours per week
• Closing Date:Monday 16th February at 9am

About the Role

The Director of Access & Participation (AP) and Higher Education (HE) Compliance plays a key role in leading and delivering our Access and Participation Plan (APP).

Based primarily at Waterloo, you will also be required to work across Chelsea, North Kensington, and Waterloo on a weekly basis. You will act as the College’s lead on all aspects of the APP. Strong coordination and collaborative communication skills are essential, as you will be responsible for introducing and overseeing a whole-college approach to ensure that we meet our stated APP KPIs and support all students to reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Vice Principal of Curriculum Strategy and Policy, you must bring in-depth experience, knowledge, and understanding of the Office for Students (OfS) key metrics. A major aspect of the role will be to oversee, plan, and ensure the timely and accurate completion of all required HE returns.

For further information or an informal chat, please contact James Ward - Vice Principal of Curriculum Strategy and Policy, James.Ward@morleycollege.ac.uk

About Morley College

As well as joining a creative, innovative leading London College focused on social justice and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for all, there are plenty of other rewards for working at Morley College London:

• Generous annual leave allowance (32 days) plus Bank Holidays
• Christmas closure period
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Access to an employee retail savings platform, offering significant discounts at most major retailers
• 100% discount on the cost of undertaking a Morley course of your choice
• Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme
• On site cafeterias
• A busy events calendar, offering you the chance to attend regular Morley creative exhibitions, student awards, dances, concerts and more
• A lovely work environment, surrounded by creative arts, music and friendly, helpful colleagues

How to Apply

Closing date: Monday 16th February 2026 at 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd February 2026

Please download the job description and application form below. Please email your application to recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk

Please note that applicants should apply using the application form and CVs will not be considered. We are happy to accept applications in alternative formats from applicants, who, for reasons of disability, may find it difficult to fill in our standard form. Please contact the People Operations team by e-mail at recruitment@morleycollege.ac.uk  for further details. If you wish to apply for more than one job you will need to complete a separate application form for each position.

Important information 

Morley College London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children at all times. As such we undertake safeguarding checks on the suitability of all prospective staff, including their online presence and social media accounts. It is a requirement that all successful candidates disclose all social media platform accounts that they hold.