Director of Rankings, Accreditation & Strategic Projects (106682-0426)

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Dan Pearson, Director of Academic Environment, at Dan.Pearson@wbs.ac.uk.

This is a high-profile opportunity to lead and shape Warwick Business School’s global positioning through rankings, accreditation, and reputation. You’ll lead this newly formed unit, with three direct reports and a wider team of seven, and take strategic ownership of the School’s performance across the full portfolio of global rankings—undergraduate, Masters, MBA, and Executive Education—ensuring a coherent, data-driven approach that strengthens WBS’s competitive standing.

Alongside this, you’ll work closely with the central University, dedicating time each week to align institutional strategy and lead engagement with senior stakeholders across the rankings landscape.

You’ll operate at the intersection of insight and influence—driving a clear, evidence-based strategy, overseeing rankings submissions, and leading initiatives that enhance the School’s external profile.

The role brings significant visibility, requiring you to engage confidently with internal leaders and external bodies, while shaping how WBS responds to evolving methodologies and market expectations.

You’ll ensure alignment of the School’s Triple-Crown accreditation portfolio with its rankings work, ensuring fulfilment with global standards and delivering high-quality submissions and successful reaccreditation outcomes.

Beyond this, you’ll support a broader set of strategic priorities across the School—including EDI and Athena Swan, sustainability, and AI—providing leadership, guidance, and direction to colleagues driving these agendas.

You’ll be a confident and credible individual, comfortable working at senior levels and able to build trust quickly across a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring sound judgement, intellectual curiosity and a sharp eye for what drives performance, using evidence and insight to shape direction and challenge constructively where needed.

You’ll be adept at turning complexity into clarity—making sense of evolving methodologies and translating them into practical action—while remaining outward-looking, aware of the wider sector, and proactive in strengthening the School’s external profile.

You’ll be a strong and supportive team leader, known for developing others and creating a culture where people feel empowered to take ownership and deliver at their best.

You’ll set clear expectations, provide thoughtful guidance, and foster collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals.

You’ll balance a strategic mindset with attention to detail, staying close enough to the work to ensure quality while giving your team the space to thrive.

You’ll also bring a commitment to continuous improvement—always looking for smarter, more effective ways of working and helping those around you to do the same.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

Warwick Business School (WBS) is a place where big ideas meet real impact. We’re part of a world-class university, but we’re more than just our reputation. For nearly 60 years, we’ve been helping people turn ambition into action, equipping them to make a real difference in the world. 

Please view our online brochure, specifically created for candidates, to gain further insight into working at Warwick Business School. 

About Us

We were the first UK business school to achieve triple accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB), and our programmes consistently rank among the best - view all of our rankings here. 

But what really sets us apart is how it feels to be here. We’re down to earth, collaborative, and proud to create a place where staff, students and alumni feel at home. We want your time here to be as inspiring as it is rewarding, with the support, trust, and opportunities you need to grow both professionally and personally. 

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. 

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action. 

Change Makers

• See the bigger picture. They think beyond themselves, seek out different perspectives, and consider the ripple effect of their actions.
• Challenge the norm. They question the status quo and look for better ways to make a difference. 
• Have the drive to deliver. They don’t just imagine change; they put in the work to make it happen. 

Our CORE Values 

• Curiosity. We challenge, explore, and create to build a better future. 
• Openness. We welcome ideas, feedback, and change to keep moving forward. 
• Restlessness. We’re never content to stand still; we keep striving for more. 
• Excellence. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do. 

We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

* World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026

** Research Excellence Framework 2021

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline. 

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1. Outline your employment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description (PDF attached below).

• Interview Date: To be confirmed
• Start Date: As soon as possible

Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal (Warwick Careers) will be considered.

You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Find out more about our awards and accreditations.

We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

• Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
• The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
• All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.

Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.