College Director Principal

Ready to steer a thriving education business with real impact while shaping the future of a major university partnership? Want to be accountable for growth, quality and compliance in one high-profile leadership role? Looking for a job where entrepreneurial thinking is welcomed and your decisions directly improve student outcomes?

We are currently looking for a College Director Principal to join our busy team in Plymouth, as we accelerate momentum at University of Plymouth International College (UPIC). This is your chance to lead strategic direction, strengthen partnerships, and deliver results that matter every single day.

Hours of Work: full time 37.5 hours per week

As College Director Principal, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on operational management for UPIC, one of the fastest-growing colleges within the Navitas Europe division. Working closely with the University of Plymouth, you will drive student recruitment and growth, enhance the student experience, ensure academic quality and regulatory compliance, and strengthen the university partnership through strong governance and stakeholder engagement. You will act as the senior leader for the Business Unit, with accountability for financial performance (including agreed EBITDA targets), academic standards, operational effectiveness, and people leadership, balancing commercial focus with an inclusive, improvement-driven culture.

College Director Principal...