Dean School of Life and Health Sciences

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Dean of School to lead strategic initiatives and operational outcomes. This pivotal role focuses on enhancing the academic portfolio while fostering a culture of high performance and inclusion. As part of a teaching-intensive university, the Dean will work collaboratively with department heads to ensure a world-class experience for students and stakeholders alike. If you are passionate about education and committed to driving change, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of higher education in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational outcomes for the School.
• Transform the culture and capability of the School.
• Ensure alignment to BCU 2030 and key metrics achievement.

Job description

For almost two centuries, Birmingham City University has shaped thousands of lives. We have helped redefine a city, influenced the region, and impacted further afield. From our roots as the Birmingham Government School of Design, we have forged a formidable history.

As a teaching-intensive University, our courses are rooted in practice-based learning, and we provide wider support that sets our students up to succeed after graduation. While this is our core focus, we recognise the enduring importance of research and enterprise activity, which is acknowledged within our newly launched strategy, setting us on our path to 2030 and beyond.

If you can see yourself joining our ambitious journey, then we certainly want to hear from you.

The Role

The Dean of School will take the lead on delivering strategic and operational outcomes for the School, ensuring alignment to and delivery of BCU 2030 and the achievement of key metrics relating to learning and teaching, student experience, and research and innovation amongst others.

With a focus on transforming the culture and capability of the School, the Dean will embed the principles of high-performance, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement in the School to deliver a world-class experience for all stakeholders. The Dean will lead a team of Heads of Department and a Director of School Operations to ensure the School is positioned to develop all disciplines within the academic portfolio, whilst also contributing to or spearheading University-wide strategic initiatives.

If you are excited by the prospect of joining Birmingham City University at this pivotal moment, please review the Candidate Pack for further details of the role and criteria.

In addition to completing the application process, applicants are asked to upload an up-to-date CV (with publication history where applicable). The selection process for this role is envisaged to take place during the week commencing 19 May 2025.

Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation, and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

The University is proudly Disability Confident. This means amongst other things that we commit to offering a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who fully meet the essential criteria for each role.

Please download and refer to the candidate information pack for more information about this opportunity.