Head of Academic Department of Business, Management and Commerce

Our university 

Ravensbourne University London is a dynamic institution at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology. Based in London’s Design District in the heart of North Greenwich, we are home to a diverse, global community in one of the world’s most vibrant business and creative hubs.

The role 

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our institution as the Head of Department of Business. The role holder will lead, develop and manage a portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, ensuring alignment with Ravensbourne’s Corporate and Academic Strategies. 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.
• 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.
• Promote 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 

You have significant experience in higher education leadership, with a strong background in managing academic programmes and teams. 

You 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.   

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.

At Ravensbourne, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities. We offer interviews to those who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. In situations where we receive a high volume of applications, we will prioritise interviewing those disabled applicants who most closely align with the minimum requirements.

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