Head of School (Business)

School of Coding & AI

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

School of Coding & AI is seeking a Head of School (Business) to steer strategic development, academic quality and growth of the Business Management portfolio. You will shape direction, ensure standards, and lead curriculum evolution in a fast-growing education provider.

You will manage senior academic teams, oversee budgets and collaborations with employers, universities and professional bodies to enhance student outcomes and employability across business disciplines.

Qualifications

Senior leadership experience within higher education business education, management or related sectors.
Proven track record of driving growth or change in an academic setting.
Experience managing budgets and resources at scale.
Experience with OfS/Ofsted regulated environments and external inspections.
Ability to build external partnerships and influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Business Management portfolio.
Ensure high quality teaching, strong student outcomes and relevant programmes.
Lead curriculum development and partnerships to expand provision and research impact.
Oversee financial sustainability, budgeting and resource deployment.
Represent the school externally and build industry and academic partnerships.

Skills

Senior leadership

Higher education

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Curriculum development

Regulatory compliance

OfS experience

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

About School Of Coding & AI

School of Coding & AI (SoC&AI) is one of the UK's fastest growing education providers, delivering high quality, career focused programmes across Business, Coding, Computer Science & AI, STEM, Health and Social Care.

We work with schools and universities to provide education that leads to real outcomes. Our focus is simple, student first, always.

We are now looking for a Head of School (Business) to lead the strategic development, academic quality and continued growth of our Business Management provision.

About The Role

Reporting to the Dean, the Head of School (Business) will provide strategic and operational leadership across our Business Management academic portfolio, ensuring the School delivers high quality teaching, strong student outcomes and programmes that remain relevant to the needs of modern business, enterprise, leadership and management practice.

This is a senior academic leadership role with responsibility for shaping the direction of the business portfolio, strengthening academic standards, supporting curriculum development and driving sustainable growth. You will work closely with Subject Leads, academic teams and senior leaders to ensure the School has the right structure, quality assurance, partnerships and delivery standards in place to support students and meet organisational objectives.

The role will also play an important part in identifying opportunities to expand provision, develop new courses, build external partnerships and strengthen SoC&AI's profile across business, management, enterprise, leadership, digital business and related sectors.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining academic quality, regulatory compliance and financial sustainability, while contributing to SoC&AI's wider growth strategy and ensuring the Business Management School is recognised for quality, relevance, innovation and student success.

What You'll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership

Set and deliver a clear academic and commercial strategy for the Business Management School
Lead the growth and development of Business Management provision
Identify market opportunities, sector needs and curriculum developments that support portfolio growth
Contribute to senior leadership forums and wider organisational strategy
Ensure the School's direction aligns with SoC&AI's priorities, student outcomes and external sector expectations

Academic Quality & Student Experience

Own teaching quality, learning outcomes and the overall student experience
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as OfS, Ofsted and relevant PSRBs
Use data, including NSS, continuation, completion and outcomes, to drive improvement
Embed inclusive, accessible and high quality education

Research, Innovation & Impact

Develop research, scholarship and knowledge exchange activity across Business Management and related disciplines
Encourage applied research, employer engagement and innovation that supports real world business, leadership and management challenges
Support staff development, research output and external funding opportunities
Align activity with industry needs, employer expectations and regional economic priorities

People Leadership

Lead and develop academic teams across the Business Management School
Build a high performing, accountable and engaged culture
Manage senior roles within the School and support leadership capability
Oversee workforce planning and effective deployment of resources

Financial & Operational Management

Own and manage the Business Management School budget
Ensure financial sustainability and delivery against agreed targets
Optimise use of staff, space and resources
Respond effectively to changes in funding, demand or market conditions

External Partnerships & Profile

Build and manage relationships with employers, universities, professional bodies, business networks and wider sector partners
Create opportunities for placements, employability, applied learning and employer engagement
Represent the Business Management School externally and strengthen its reputation
Develop partnerships that support curriculum relevance, student progression and wider business impact

Governance & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Lead on risk management, safeguarding and health & safety within the School
Contribute to academic governance and assurance processes

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Essential

Senior leadership experience within higher education business education, management, enterprise, leadership, digital business or a closely related sector
Strong academic or professional credibility within Business Management or a related discipline
Proven track record of driving growth, change or performance improvement in an academic setting
Experience managing budgets and resources at scale
Commercially minded senior academic leadership experience running a high-performing academic team, with responsibility for B3 metrics including student continuation, completion and progression
Experience growing departmental offerings and improving education quality and courses to attract new students
Experience with OfS or Ofsted regulated higher education environments
Experience with OfS, TEF or KEF submissions
Experience managing and influencing senior academic and external stakeholders
Experience with QAA or PSRB inspections or frameworks
Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Desirable

PhD or exceptional work experience in place of a PhD
Professorial or equivalent professional standing
Experience leading large or multidisciplinary teams
Track record of building external partnerships across academia, industry or the wider business community
Experience developing new courses or expanding academic provision within Business Management, Enterprise, Leadership, Digital Business or related disciplines

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