Deputy Dean of School

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hertfordshire is seeking a Deputy Dean for the Schools of Law and Education. In this pivotal leadership role, you will contribute to developing the school's strategic plans, enhance the student experience, and ensure compliance with UK Higher Education regulations. The position requires a proven track record in academic leadership, exceptional management skills, and the ability to cultivate a collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in higher education.

Qualifications

• Proven senior level management and leadership experience.
• Knowledge and expertise within one of the school's discipline areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK Higher Education regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and management as Deputy Dean.
• Lead the operationalisation of the school's strategic plans.
• Collaborate across the University on various committees and projects.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject

Doctorate in a relevant subject (desirable)

Job description

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Main duties and responsibilities

You will contribute to the Schools of Law and Education by providing excellent leadership as Deputy Dean of the strategic business unit. The new role of Deputy Dean of the Schools of Law and Education supports the Dean in providing academic leadership and management. Key areas of responsibility include the development of school plans to achieve the highest standards of learning and teaching, research, knowledge transfer, scholarship and student experience across the full range of disciplinary areas. You will have executive oversight responsibility for particular functions of the school’s work including primary responsibility for leading the operationalisation of the school’s strategic plans. You will lead our experienced Heads of Department and work closely with the Dean and Associate Deans (Learning and Teaching, Academic Quality, Enterprise); you will also build your experience working collaboratively across the University on various committees and projects. Skills and experience required We are seeking an outstanding person with proven senior level management and leadership skills with a proven ability to successfully motivate a multi-disciplinary team to consistently achieve substantial positive change. You must have knowledge and expertise within one of the school’s discipline areas and a comprehensive knowledge of UK Higher Education regulation. You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, allied to an ability to influence and harness the talent of others by building successful working relationships within the school, across the University and with external organisations. You will be highly competent in analysing multiple sources of data to achieve evidence informed decision making that will combine with excellent organisation and planning skills to underpin the implementation of effective strategies for school success. Working within the School’s Senior Leadership Team you will have experience of financial and resource management to support the delivery of strategic objectives; and be capable of upholding the University’s values of friendly, ambitious, collegiate, enterprising and student focused. Qualifications required For this role you must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject to the school’s disciplinary areas. A Doctorate in a relevant subject, or substantial industrial or academic experience is desirable. We encourage all senior leaders to commit to Principal Fellowship of Advance HE within 2 years of being in post with Senior Fellowship on appointment being desirable. Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.