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Head of Business Management
Arden University Students' Association. Shape the academic direction and future success of the Business Management department .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills to shape the academic direction of the Business Management department while fostering a collaborative and student-centered environment. Possesses a Master's-level qualification and recognized higher education teaching qualification, with a proven track record in enhancing student outcomes and academic excellence.
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Master's-Level QualificationRecognised Higher Education Teaching QualificationLeadership and People Management SkillsExperience in Academic Programme DevelopmentStrong Student Experience and Satisfaction Record
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Hard Skills
Teaching ExperienceAcademic Programme LeadershipStaff DevelopmentCurriculum InnovationAssessment and Academic Support
Soft Skills
Collaborative LeadershipTeam-BuildingRelationship ManagementMotivational Skills
Tools & Technologies
Digital Skills for TeachingTechnology for Learning
Certifications & Qualifications
PGCert HESFHEAPFHEAQTLSSecondary QTS
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationAcademic ExcellenceStudent OutcomesProfessional DevelopmentContinuous Improvement
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Shape the academic direction and future success of the Business Management department
- Provide inspiring, collaborative and student-centred leadership
- Drive academic excellence and outstanding student experience
- Influence the quality of teaching, learning, assessment and academic support
- Champion innovative and engaging curricula
- Strengthen student outcomes and prepare learners for careers, professional development or further study
- Lead and support Senior Lecturers and other academic colleagues
- Recruit talented academic staff and support their development, induction and probation
- Set a vision for academic and professional excellence
- Build a high-performing, motivated and empowered academic team
- Represent Arden University and the department at internal and external events
- Build relationships with university stakeholders, employers, industry partners and professional bodies
- Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation and the wider success of the university
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's-level qualification and/or professional qualification relevant to the School
- Recognised higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellowship, such as PGCert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS or secondary QTS, or willingness to study this within the first 12 months
- Significant experience teaching within academic programmes in a relevant subject discipline
- Successful track record leading academic programmes across different levels and modes of study
- Strong student experience, student outcomes and satisfaction record
- Demonstrable leadership, people management and team-building skills
- Experience recruiting academic and/or professional staff and supporting induction and probation
- Experience delivering effective academic staff development
- Excellent digital skills and ability to use technology for teaching, learning and academic delivery
- Up-to-date higher education and relevant discipline knowledge (desirable)
- Vision for academic and professional excellence (desirable)
- Understanding of higher education challenges and programme development (desirable)
- Research, scholarly activity and/or relevant professional experience (desirable)
- Ability to develop team talent and create an innovative teaching, learning, research and industry-focused environment (desirable)
- Must be eligible to work in the UK; Arden cannot sponsor skilled worker visas for this role
Benefits
Comp & perks- £4,000 per annum London weighting (if applicable)
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%
- BUPA Cash Plan
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Free study on any Arden course
- Discount for family and friends on Arden courses
- Golden Ticket allowing you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education