Head of School

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education institution in the UK seeks an exceptional leader to oversee the LSA’s Part 2 programme, guiding it through its next evolutionary phase. The role emphasizes innovative leadership to enhance student success and impact the architectural profession, with a competitive salary and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Significant academic knowledge and practical experience.
• Experience leading a faculty, department, or academic institution.
• Deep understanding of architectural education.

Responsibilities

• Leading the school to support students and partners.
• Promoting design excellence within academic programmes.
• Developing and implementing a strategic development plan.
• Managing the school’s resources and budget.
• Overseeing staff performance management.

Skills

Excellent verbal and visual communication skills

Motivational leadership qualities

Ability to develop partnerships and networks

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

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Based in London with occasional working from home

Salary £70,000 to £90,000 FTE pa plus benefits

Applicants are required to submit a current CV, cover letter or email, and a Recruitment Check Form which can be found on our website.

In May 2025, The London School of Architecture’s (LSA) merged with University College of Estate Management (UCEM). UCEM, a leading specialist university for the built environment, will be known as the University of the Built Environment from June 2025. The LSA will retain its name and distinct identity. Successful candidates will be employed by UCEM, working within the LSA.

We seek an exceptional leader with significant academic knowledge and practical experience to oversee the continued success of the LSA’s Part 2 (MArch in Designing Architecture) programme. The role involves delivering growth, innovating, and expanding the school’s capacity to widen access to architecture careers.

Building on LSA’s first decade, you will lead the school into its next evolution, with potential to impact the architectural profession and the wider built environment and construction industries. The merger with UCEM offers opportunities for a multidisciplinary approach to learning, teaching, and research, making this an exciting leadership opportunity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the school to support students, partners, and members innovatively.
• Promoting design excellence within academic programmes and the industry.
• Developing and implementing a strategic development plan.
• Managing the school’s resources and budget.
• Overseeing staff performance management.

Full details are available in the job specification.

Our main requirements:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience leading a faculty, department, or academic institution, or equivalent in practice.
• Deep understanding of architectural education.
• Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
• Motivational leadership qualities.
• Ability to develop partnerships and networks.

We value Passion, Integrity, Excellence, and Support. We prioritize student satisfaction and success, and foster high employee engagement. Your contribution will be valued if you join us.

For full details and contact information, visit: https://www.ucem.ac.uk/current-vacancies/

TO APPLY: Send your CV, cover letter/email, and Recruitment Check Form to [emailprotected] by Friday 27 June 2025 at noon.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

UCEM champions equality, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate diversity and aim to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.