At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire academic teams while shaping educational strategies for student success.
- Company: Join UKCBC, a dynamic higher education provider in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace valuing diversity and individual contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on educational quality and student outcomes.
- Qualifications: Significant leadership experience in higher education and strong knowledge of academic quality assurance.
The predicted salary is between 52000 - 62000 £ per year.
Location
Liverpool Street, London, EC3A 7LP
Salary
Contract
Permanent
Reporting to
Director of Education
UKCBC is seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of School to provide academic and operational leadership for a portfolio of higher education programmes and partnerships.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for an ambitious higher education professional who is passionate about academic excellence, student success, quality enhancement, and educational innovation.
Reporting to the Director of Education, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational direction, performance, and sustainability of the School while contributing to the College's wider strategic and regulatory ambitions.
About the Role
As Head of School, you will
- Lead and implement the School's educational strategy in alignment with institutional priorities.
- Drive academic quality, standards, and continuous improvement across programmes.
- Monitor and improve student continuation, completion, engagement, and progression outcomes.
- Act as the senior academic liaison for awarding body and university partners.
- Lead, develop, and inspire academic teams, ensuring effective workforce planning and resource management.
- Oversee School performance, risk management, and improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to institutional governance, regulatory readiness, and strategic decision-making.
You will also be accountable for ensuring that provision is academically rigorous, operationally effective, appropriately resourced, aligned with regulatory requirements, and focused on delivering excellent student outcomes.
About You
- We are looking for a strategic and collaborative educational leader with:
- Significant leadership experience within higher education, including responsibility for academic programmes, schools, departments, or subject portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of academic quality assurance, regulatory requirements, and Office for Students (Of S) expectations.
- Experience of delivering measurable improvements in student outcomes.
- Experience of leading provision delivered through franchised, validated, or partnership arrangements.
- Educational budget management and workforce planning experience.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use performance data to drive improvement.
- Experience of leading, managing, and developing academic teams.
- Experience contributing to institutional governance and quality processes.
- Doctoral qualification or evidence of sustained scholarly activity.
- Fellowship or Senior Fellowship of Advance HE (or equivalent).
- Experience leading provision through regulatory or partner review processes.
- What You will Bring
You will demonstrate
- Strategic thinking and sound professional judgement.
- Educational credibility and academic leadership.
- A commitment to inclusive and applied education.
- The ability to balance academic quality, student experience, and financial sustainability.
What We Offer
- A senior educational leadership role with significant influence on the direction and success of the School.
- The opportunity to shape educational quality, student outcomes, and institutional performance.
- Involvement in strategic decision-making and regulatory readiness activities.
- Professional development and career progression opportunities within a growing higher education provider.
Why Join UKCBC?
At UKCBC, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace that values the contribution of every individual.
We believe in creating equal opportunities for all, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
UKCBC exists to enable opportunity, cultivate confidence, and develop capability through applied, inclusive, and professionally relevant higher education.
As a teaching-focused institution, we are committed to delivering high-quality student experiences and achieving strong outcomes for our students through effective academic delivery, support, and partnership working.
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Head of School of Business & Management employer: UKCBC
UKCBC is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant area of Liverpool Street, London, offering a dynamic work environment that prioritises student success and wellbeing. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and professional development, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while enjoying opportunities for growth and collaboration within a supportive team. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking institution dedicated to enhancing the student experience through innovative support services.
