Head of School - Business

Summary

The Head of School of Business will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the School, driven by a commitment to teaching and learning, the student experience, partnerships, research, and knowledge exchange.

Job Details

In line with St Mary’s vision and values, the Head of School of Business will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the School, driven by a commitment to teaching and learning, the student experience, partnerships, research, and knowledge exchange. Reporting to the Dean of Faculty, the Head of School will manage the academic staff and resources in the School, to deliver high-quality services to students. As a member of the Faculty’s Leadership Team, the Head of School will be responsible for local implementation of Faculty and University-wide initiatives, and for ensuring the School is compliant with all relevant legal, procedural, and policy frameworks.  

The successful candidate will have substantial experience in academic leadership and managing teams, and an extensive record of achievement in teaching and learning. A sound understanding of emerging trends in the HE sector, including relevant quality assurance and enhancement policies, and the implications of these for the School’s portfolio is essential.

Faculty

The Faculty of Business and Law offers specialist expertise and resources in a diverse range of subject areas, including law, business management, marketing, communications, sports and charity management, politics, and criminology. At both undergraduate and postgraduate levels of study, we are committed to offering vocationally relevant programmes of study to the highest academic standards. The Faculty works closely with relevant professional bodies and organisations in each discipline, to ensure that graduates develop the skills needed for their future careers. The Faculty has a thriving research culture, with two research centres, the Centre for the Art of Dying Well, and Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse, which deliver projects of national and international significance.

Closing date: 8th Mach 2023 at 23:00

Interview date: 21st March 2023

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. We will consider hybrid/flexible/part-time/job share working arrangements.

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