Music School Director — Strategy, Impact & Growth

BIMM University; Brighton; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University in Brighton is seeking a visionary Head of School – Music to lead academic, operational and commercial success at campus level. You will guide curriculum, staff, and external partnerships to deliver an industry-relevant student experience.

You will report to the Dean of Music and drive improvements in outcomes, quality assurance and governance while managing budgets and recruitment of Lecturers and Course Leaders.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership and management experience within higher education.
• Strong subject expertise and industry engagement within Music.
• Experience leading curriculum development and teaching excellence.
• Proven track record of improving student outcomes.
• Experience leading academic teams to high performance.
• Understanding of quality assurance and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to balance strategy with operational delivery using data.
• Experience leading change and measurable improvements.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction, performance and development of the School in line with Faculty and University priorities.
• Provide leadership and support to Course Leaders and Lecturers, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Oversee curriculum delivery, quality assurance and enhancement activities to ensure an excellent student learning experience.
• Drive improvements in student outcomes, including continuation, completion, progression, graduate success and student satisfaction.
• Use data and insight to monitor academic, operational and financial performance, identifying priorities and actions.
• Work with Student Services, Academic Services and Campus Operations to deliver a consistent student experience.
• Lead Lecturer recruitment and professional development of academic staff.
• Support student recruitment activities and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with industry and external organisations.
• Contribute to governance, quality assurance and regulatory processes.
• Oversee budget planning and resource management for the School.

Skills

Leadership

Music expertise

Curriculum development

Quality assurance

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven decisions

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

BIMM University in Brighton is seeking a visionary Head of School – Music to lead academic, operational and commercial success at campus level. You will guide curriculum, staff, and external partnerships to deliver an industry-relevant student experience.

You will report to the Dean of Music and drive improvements in outcomes, quality assurance and governance while managing budgets and recruitment of Lecturers and Course Leaders.