Head of Undergraduate Programmes

BA (Hons) Fashion, Communication and Promotion at NTU; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious business school seeks a Head of Undergraduate Programmes in Nottingham to lead a vibrant portfolio in business education. Key responsibilities include team leadership and course development, with a leadership role in enhancing international reputation. Ideal candidates will have a significant track record in program management and innovation in education. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Bonus for exceptional performance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading course or programme design and delivery.
• Demonstrable track record in managing academic teams.
• Ability to enhance international reputation through innovative education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the undergraduate programme team.
• Develop and manage a strong team of course leaders.
• Drive the strategic objectives for undergraduate courses.

Skills

Leadership

Course development

Team management

Strategic planning

Education

Doctorate or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Head of Undergraduate (UG) Programmes at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University. Location: On Campus, City Campus. Employment type: Permanent Contract. Salary: Management Grade 2 (£75,000 - £91,000 p.a. pro rata). Closing date: 30/09/2025.

About The Role

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Undergraduate (UG) Programmes to provide leadership to our team and UG programmes in Nottingham Business School (NBS) at Nottingham Trent University. You will be part of the NBS Executive Team and actively lead the development and delivery of one of the UK’s most vibrant undergraduate portfolios in business, management and economics. You will lead, develop and manage a strong team of UG course leaders and continue to enhance our international reputation for education and deliver our strategic KPIs for our undergraduate courses.

This is a place for academic leaders who care deeply about making a positive difference to people, business and society. You’ll be supported to develop your ideas, collaborate with colleagues, and pursue innovations that cement NBS as a leading force in business and management education, research and impact. You will have a successful track record in leading course/programme design, development, and delivery, and the ability to lead an innovative team of course and module leaders, working with heads of department to deliver outstanding outcomes for our students.

At NBS you will be part of a forward-looking Triple Crown Business School and University community. We are committed to being an inclusive employer with a strong reputation for developing colleagues and their potential. For more details, please review the role profile. We will still consider applications even if you don’t meet every requirement, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t match them perfectly.

Interview date

October 2025. Please note this role does not come with a professorial title; we have a separate process and criteria for professorial conferment.

About Us

Nottingham Business School (NBS) holds triple Crown Status accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the top 1% of business schools globally. We are a Small Business Chartered (SBC) school and a PRME Champion (Principles of Responsible Management Education). Our purpose is to provide education and research that combines academic excellence with a positive impact on people, business and society. NBS is a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation, committed to excellence that combines research rigor with beneficial impact on economic and societal welfare. Based in Nottingham in the Newton Building, we continue to grow our reputation as a place for excellent academics who innovate with purpose and make a positive difference. Our philosophy is to maximise the overlap of research, teaching and external collaboration, supporting colleagues to develop ideas and work with external organisations to bring innovations that keep NBS a leading force in business, management and economics research and education.

Nottingham Business School | Nottingham Trent University

Contact

For informal queries about the role or team, please contact Professor Baback Yazdani (Executive Dean for Nottingham Business School) at [e-mail].

We Also Offer

• 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Lifestyle Health Assessment or Private Medical Insurance.
• Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• And a whole lot more…

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, but immigration rules may change; applicants should assess their eligibility. Visit the official government site for details. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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