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Head of School, Arts and Creative Industries

University of Bedfordshire

Location: Bedfordshire, Luton
Salary: £65,000 to £70,000 pa. Band C
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 25th October 2024
Closes: 20th November 2024
Job Ref: BEDS2792

Package: 2 Years fixed term contract

Job category/type: Academic

Job description:

Are you looking to fulfil your potential as a Head of School in a post-92 university leading an academic team onto further success? The Faculty of Creative Arts, Technologies and Science is seeking an experienced and visionary leader for the post of Head of School - Arts and Creative Industries (https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/departments/arts-and-creative-industries/).

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic direction and to deliver the operational management of the Schools’ academic, industry and community engagement activities. The successful candidate will deliver academic leadership and drive innovation in teaching, foster a vibrant staff culture, enhance student experience while building strong relationships with employers in the Creative Industries to enhance graduate outcomes and portfolio/curriculum development.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Masters qualification in a relevant field within the arts and creative industries; evidence of extensive experience in academic leadership and management; a proven track record of success in curriculum design and teaching in higher education; a strong understanding of the contemporary creative industries and their evolving needs; experience in leading or contributing to successful external partnerships and collaborations with industry and excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and students. The School also has a number of collaborative partnerships both in the UK and overseas and experience of partnership management is desirable.

The postholder will work with the Director of our aligned Research Institute for Media, Art and Performance (RIMAP) to support research, develop enterprise activity and community engagement, and with the Executive Dean, to deliver on our  Faculty strategic objectives.

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact the PA to Executive Dean CATS Faculty, Ms Sheila Kaur (sheila.kaur@beds.ac.uk) in the first instance.

For a full job description and person specification please click here.

The University of Bedfordshire is committed to academic excellence, innovation and the development of highly employable graduates. We are committed to equality of opportunity and we value the diversity of our workforce and student population. As the Head of School for Arts and Creative Industries, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of creative education at a dynamic and forward-thinking institution.

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies For Further details, please click here

To Apply

Please visit our website www.beds.ac.uk/jobs.

For any enquires contact People & Culture email jobs@beds.ac.uk

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