Head of Sport

35 hours per week

Birmingham Newman University is seeking an exceptional individual to take on the role of Head of Subject for Sport - an exciting opportunity to join a thriving, innovative, and vibrant institution that places students at its heart and highly values its staff.

This is a unique chance to lead and manage a respected and experienced academic team within a subject area that delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and boasts a strong tradition of research. As Head of Subject, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sport at Birmingham Newman, working to enhance student numbers, elevate our national and international reputation, and ensuring our programmes remain current, engaging, and industry-relevant.

You will work directly with the Associate Dean (Arts, Humanities and Human Sciences) and with the Executive Dean, building on the substantial work already undertaken to expand and enrich the Sport subject area. A key part of your role will be to review and develop the course portfolio, ensuring it supports both student success and workforce demands in a rapidly evolving sector.

We are seeking a visionary leader with a strong record of academic leadership, teaching excellence, extensive networks, and the strategic insight required to meet the University’s performance indicators as outlined in its strategic plan. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering growth, ensuring an outstanding student experience, and forging meaningful partnerships with employers, schools, colleges, and wider stakeholders.

In addition, you will:

• Collaborate with the Associate Dean to ensure the efficient and effective leadership and delivery of teaching programmes in line with University policy and strategy.
• Lead and support the subject team in growing all programmes and maintaining academic excellence.
• Enhance the University’s external profile through engagement with relevant organisations and professional bodies.
• Contribute to research, enterprise, and knowledge exchange activities that support the development and growth of the subject area.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Dr Fiona Reid, (Associate Dean) at F.Reid@staff.newman.ac.uk or Dr Mohammed Jakhara (Executive Dean) at M.Jakhara@staff.newman.ac.uk  to discuss the role further.

Please click 'Apply’ button above to be redirected to our website, where you can download an application form and for further details about this role or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 3^rd July 2025

Interviews will take place: 6^th August 2025

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.

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