Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Dean - Curriculum, Innovation and Recruitment

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £73,402 per annum (Fixed)

Job type: Full time, fixed term - 2 years

University College Birmingham is proud to have been voted 5th in the Post Graduate Education category in the prestigious 2024 Whatuni Student Choice Awards. The awards are voted for and by students showcasing the incredible relationships we foster here at University College Birmingham between Staff and Students. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

University College Birmingham has a unique collaborative partnership with the University of Warwick - Ranked ninth in the 2024 Guardian League Tables and 67th in the World QS University Rankings 2024.

The Role:

Are you an innovative thinker with a proven track record in designing and developing engaging curriculum? If so, we want to hear from you.

This role requires a visionary leader who can enhance the School’s educational offerings through programme development, collaborating with external stakeholders to ensure they meet the needs of the region.

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education curriculum design and partnership development, along with a strong commitment to educational excellence and student success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the School and contribute to its growth and impact within the wider community.

If you are motivated by making a difference and thrive in a collaborative, learner-focused environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Interviews are scheduled for the 5th and 6th of December.

Benefits:

* Generous allocation of annual leave

* 38 days’ paid leave per year

* 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days

* Excellent Teachers’ Pension Scheme

* Employer Contributions – 28.6%

* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.

* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support

* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse

* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship

* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle.

* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham

* Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date – Wednesday 20th November 2024.

Interview Dates – TBC.

UCB is an equal opportunities employer.

Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Dean, Head of University, University Head, Uni Head, University Lead, Education Manager, Education Dean, Campus Dean, may also be considered for this role