Head of Department in Computing (PG) Stratford in London

Salary: £59,660 - £70,507 per annum

London weighting: £4,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of School Computing

Department: Computing

Working Arrangement: This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that requires roughly 2 days of travel to the Stratford campus. Travel may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Additional travel will occasionally be required to the following locations: Manchester campus, Berlin campus (as required).

About Arden University: Arden University is an aspirational and multi‐award‐winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‐choice university for career‐focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

About the Department: The Computing Department at Arden University is committed to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience necessary to develop in the fast‐growing and ever‐evolving tech industry. Through blended and hands‐on learning, we prepare students for diverse careers across software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and IT consultancy.

About the Opportunity: As Head of Department, you will lead and develop academic staff, drive excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure an outstanding student experience and outcomes across Computing programmes. You will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, staff recruitment and development, quality assurance, and strategic planning—ensuring programmes remain innovative, relevant, and aligned with industry and professional expectations.

About You: We are now seeking an inspiring Head of Department – Computing PG to provide academic leadership and help shape the future of digital‐first higher education. You will be a collaborative, inspiring, and student‐centred leader who is accountable for achieving outstanding quality within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Embed outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students' learning, progression, and attainment.
• Inspire and engage course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential.
• Deliver outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners, setting programme curriculums that provide the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours for progression into managerial or professional employment, or further study.
• Line‐manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other members of the academic team.
• Recruit outstanding academic staff in the department and, where possible, undertake teaching and related duties on programmes relevant to your area of expertise.
• Represent the University and its values, promote Arden University at external and internal events, and collaborate effectively with other academic colleagues and key stakeholders.

Essential Requirements:

• Masters' level qualification within Computing, Technology or a related subject.
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA QTLS/QTS Secondary).
• Relevant industry experience within the business world, including business development.
• Demonstrated ability to harness and develop the talents of the team to create an innovative and exciting environment for teaching, learning, research, and industry‐focused activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective people management, motivation and team‐building skills.
• A successful track record of leading academic programmes at different levels/modes of study, ensuring relevant programmes deliver high levels of Student Experience and Student Outcomes (TEF metrics), and Student Satisfaction.

Desirable Requirements:

• A PhD or other Level 7 qualifications.
• Management training/qualification demonstrating the ability to lead others.

Why Arden: At Arden, you will become part of a passionate and dedicated team committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. We reward our people with fantastic benefits, including:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‐top, and a Christmas closure.
• A generous Aviva pension plan, with company contributions starting from 7%.
• SimplyHealth plan option.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends.
• Other excellent benefits.
• The 'Golden Ticket' allowing you to gift anyone a free Arden education.

Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness – reflect who we are as an institution, a team, and as individuals. If these values resonate with 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: Sunday 22nd February 2026 – we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date if we receive sufficient applications or to respond to business needs.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden University is a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role. To be considered under this scheme, indicate via the application form below; by doing so you consent for this information to be shared with the hiring team. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We ensure our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a Skilled Worker visa under the points‐based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.