Head of Department for Business Management Pathways

Arden University Ltd.; Nottingham; Presencial; GBP 70.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Free Arden course for family and friends

Perkbox benefits

Golden Ticket education gifts

Descripción de la vacante

An educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Department for Business Management Pathways to provide strategic leadership and enhance curriculum innovation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong record in teaching and programme development, excellent leadership skills, and a forward-looking approach toward digital innovation. This role offers 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension plan, and access to multiple employee benefits.

Formación

• Strong record of teaching and leadership within Business education.
• Forward-looking mindset with an understanding of digital innovation.
• Vision and energy to shape transformative leaders.
• Successful track record of leading academic programmes and improving TEF metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry‑focused activities.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic and academic leadership for the department.
• Ensure curriculum relevance to global business challenges.
• Lead and mentor academic staff to foster a culture of excellence.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real‑world impact.
• Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Programme development

Leadership

Communication skills

People management

Educación

Masters or equivalent

HE teaching qualification

Descripción del empleo

Head of Department for Business Management Pathways

Reporting into: Head of School for Business Management and Creativity

Department: Business Management Pathways

Travel will be required into the following locations: Coventry head office, Birmingham campus, Leeds campus, Nottingham campus, Manchester campus, London area (Tower Hill, Holborn & Ealing), Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and academic leadership to shape the vision, growth, and excellence of our courses.
• Oversee curriculum innovation, ensuring relevance to global business challenges and emerging technologies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and research‑informed teaching.
• Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real‑world impact.
• Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning.

About You

• A strong record of teaching, programme development, and leadership within Business education, including apprenticeship delivery.
• A forward‑looking mindset with an understanding of digital innovation and AI.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills.
• The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Masters (or equivalent)
• HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS)
• Proven leadership, people management, and team‑building skills.
• Successful track record of leading academic programmes, achieving high levels of Student Experience, Outcomes, and Satisfaction (TEF metrics).
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry‑focused activities.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
• Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on‑top, and a Christmas closure.
• Generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7 %.
• Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles).
• Access to Perkbox benefits.
• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends.
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ allows you to gift anyone a free Arden education.

Closing Date

5th January

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based on age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and we actively welcome applications from all groups.

Sponsorship Statement

Some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa. 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.