At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Business Management department, driving academic excellence and student success.
- Company: Join Arden University, a forward-thinking institution committed to innovation in education.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, a generous pension plan, and free courses for you and your family.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to making education accessible for all.
- Why this job: Shape the future of education and inspire students in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Master's degree and proven academic leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 61749 - 72975 £ per year.
Salary: £61,749 - £72,975
London weighting: £4,000 per annum (if applicable)
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of School
School: Business Management and Creativity
This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require regular travel to our various Arden campuses:
- London area (Stratford, Holborn & Ealing)
- Birmingham campus
- Leeds campus
- Nottingham campus
- Manchester campus
- Newcastle
This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts. Unfortunately, we can't sponsor skilled worker visas for this role.
About Arden University:
We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.
About The School:
The School of Business Management and Creativity brings together a diverse portfolio of career-focused programmes across business, management, and the creative industries. Our courses span areas including Business Management, Business Intelligence, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design and Design Management. The School also delivers the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship for a range of corporate clients.
About the Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the academic direction and future success of the department of Business Management at Arden University. As our new Head of Department, you will provide inspiring, collaborative and student-centred leadership, driving academic excellence and ensuring our students receive an outstanding experience throughout their studies and beyond.
A key part of your role will be building and developing a high-performing academic team. You'll lead and support Senior Lecturers and potentially other academic colleagues, creating an environment where people feel motivated, supported and empowered to deliver their best.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an established academic leader who wants to make a meaningful difference, influence the direction of a department and contribute to the wider success of a growing university.
About You:
We're looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking academic leader with a strong understanding of higher education and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding student experiences and outcomes. You'll bring a successful track record of academic leadership, excellent people management skills and the ability to turn a clear vision for academic excellence into meaningful improvements for students and colleagues.
Essential requirements:
- A master's-level qualification and/or professional qualification relevant to the School.
- A recognised higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellowship, such as PGCert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS or secondary QTS, or willing to study this within the first 12 months.
- Significant experience of teaching within academic programmes in a relevant subject discipline.
- A successful track record of leading academic programmes across different levels and modes of study, delivering strong student experience, student outcomes and satisfaction.
- Demonstrable leadership, people management and team-building skills, with the ability to motivate, support and develop academic colleagues.
- Experience of recruiting academic and/or professional staff and supporting their induction and probation.
- Experience of delivering effective academic staff development.
- Excellent digital skills and the ability to use technology to support effective teaching, learning and academic delivery.
Desirable requirements:
- Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and policy within higher education and the relevant academic discipline.
- A clear vision for academic and professional excellence within programmes.
- A strong understanding of the current challenges facing higher education and how these can be addressed through programme development and delivery.
- A record of research, scholarly activity and/or relevant professional experience at an appropriate level.
- The ability to harness and develop the talents of a team, creating an innovative and engaging environment for teaching, learning, research and industry-focused activity.
Why Arden:
At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits.
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: 23rd November. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Head of Department for Business Management in Leeds employer: Arden University
Arden University is an innovative and rapidly growing institution that prioritises accessibility and student success, making it an exceptional employer for those passionate about education. With a strong commitment to employee development, generous benefits including 30 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and opportunities for free study, Arden fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture. Joining Arden means being part of a dedicated team that values kindness and resourcefulness while shaping the future of higher education in a dynamic environment.
