Deputy Head of Department (Business & Enterprise)

Medirest Signature; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking a new Deputy Head for the Business & Enterprise department. This role involves leadership, teaching, and collaboration with various business sectors to enhance student experiences and drive innovation. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in relevant fields such as Finance, HRM, or Strategy.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to shape initiatives

Impact on student success

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of operational demands in Higher Education.
• Experience in teaching Finance, HRM or Strategy.
• Ability to engage with diverse business sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Business & Enterprise department.
• Maintain a teaching and supervision workload.
• Contribute to the department's academic mission.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Education

Substantial experience in Higher Education

Expertise in Finance, HRM or Strategy

Job description

Business & Enterprise is the largest department within University College Birmingham, with almost 2000 students, it continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking to strengthen our leadership team with the appointment of a new Deputy Head. The department is part of our ambitious Business School, which spans a diverse range of curriculum areas, working collaboratively to enhance student experience and outcomes.

This role requires a strong leader with a solid understanding of the operational demands within a dynamic Higher Education environment, working under the leadership of the Head of Department. The successful candidate will be adept at fostering collaboration while helping to drive innovation and change. Engagement with a broad spectrum of business sectors, including SMEs, enterprise, and professional bodies, is integral to the role, alongside a commitment to supporting colleagues and students.

Applicants should bring substantial experience and expertise in a field relevant to the Business & Enterprise portfolio, expertise in the teaching of Finance, HRM, or Strategy would be of particular interest. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the postholder will maintain a small teaching and supervision workload, and contribute to the department's academic mission, whilst maintaining their own professional credibility.

We offer a hardworking, supportive team environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape initiatives, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to the success of our students. This is a role for an ambitious and forward-thinking individual, ready to play a key part in the continued growth and innovation of the department and wider Business School.