Sean Starr

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ABOUT SEAN STARR

I am a senior higher education leader specialising in apprenticeships, lifelong learning, CPD, quality enhancement and organisational development. I design and deliver academic strategy across the organisation. I lead multi-million-pound programmes, build strong employer partnerships and lift student outcomes in achievement, retention and employability. I combine executive coaching with a continuous improvement philosophy to turn strategy into measurable results. I translate research and knowledge exchange into practice that benefits learners, staff, partners and other key stakeholders.What I deliverApprenticeships and workforce development. Growth plans, employer engagement, audit-ready systems.Quality enhancement. Robust assurance, degree evaluation, curriculum design and assessment that improve progression and outcomes.Organisational development. Executive coaching for senior leaders. Bespoke leadership programmes that shift culture and capability.Continuous improvement. Agile and Lean Six Sigma to simplify processes, reduce waste, cut cycle times and raise service levels.Partnerships. Productive relationships with employers, professional bodies and community organisations that create opportunity and impact.Programme and project leadership. Complex, cross-faculty initiatives delivered on time, within budget and with tracked benefits realisation.How I workStart with evidence, set clear goals and track benefits from baseline to impact.Build motivated teams, clarify roles and invest in skills.Communicate with clarity, coach with intent and follow through.Partner with a range of stakeholders, including learners, academics and employers to align priorities and deliver value.Focus areasKnowledge creation and exchange. Systems thinking. Leadership and team development. Learner and organisational success, retention and employability. Inclusive, learner-centered practice across the curriculum.If your priorities include enhancing apprenticeships and lifelong learning, strengthening quality and inclusion, and developing high-performing individuals and teams, let’s connect.