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Head of Academic Department of Business

Ravensbourne University

Location: London
Salary: From £71,510 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 4th September 2024
Closes: 15th September 2024
Job Ref: A2024043

Our university 

Ravensbourne University London is an innovative, industry-focused University located at the heart of London’s newest creative community on the Greenwich Peninsula. We're champions of creativity and collaboration, dedicated to giving our learners the specialist skills and opportunities they need for outstanding careers. 

The role 

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our institution as the Head of Department: Business. The role holder will lead, develop and manage a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, ensuring alignment with Ravensbourne’s Corporate and Academic Strategy’s. The successful candidate will drive innovation, ensure alignment to industry, and meet key performance indicators linked to our excellence and growth agendas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department, covering a range of business related disciplines.
  • Line manage and develop Course Leaders, contributing to the broader strategy and planning of the Department.
  • Enhance the student experience through curriculum innovation, teaching excellence, and industry engagement.
  • Develop and maintain academic and industry partnerships, both in the UK and internationally.
  • Oversee the Department’s budget, resource planning, and income generation activities.
  • Lead the development of new courses and delivery modes.
  • Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion within the Department.
  • Contribute to institutional strategy as part of the senior leadership team.
  • Develop and enhance the knowledge exchange and research culture in the Department.

The candidate 

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in higher education leadership, with a strong background in managing academic programmes and teams. They should possess excellent strategic planning, project management, and people leadership skills, with a commitment to teaching excellence, student experience, and quality enhancement. Commercial experience in the business sector or related industries is essential.

To apply: Please visit our careers portal via the 'Apply' link above.

To apply you will need to submit a curriculum vitae, covering letter and complete an application form.    

Ravensbourne University operate the Disability Confident scheme, and are committed to good practice in employing disabled people.  For more information click here 

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level in this area 

Further details: 

Job Description 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. 

We particularly welcome applications from male and ethnic minority candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

Further details:

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and in particular those that are currently under-represented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.

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