Head of Academic Department of Computing and Emerging Technologies

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 and dynamic leader to join our institution as the Head of Department: Computing and Emerging Technologies. 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. The University has recently completed the construction of a new Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies and the post holder will lead, as its Director, on the academic evolution and impact of this resource at department and institutional level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Department, covering a range of computing and technology 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 university management team.
• Develop and enhance the knowledge exchange and research culture in the Department.
• Lead the work of the Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies, supporting the evolution and impact of this resource at department and institutional level.

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 technology sector or related industries is essential.

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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 

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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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