Head of Department

The University of Winchester are pleased to announce an exciting permanent opportunity to head up the School of Psychology & Social Science. The role is integral in contributing to the strategic direction of our University and in line with our institutional values. 

The school is embedded within our Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and the disciplines include Psychology, Geography; Sociology and Politics.

The role will be responsible for continuing to integrate the various disciplines within the department (following a restructure earlier this year), to encourage a collaborative way of working that helps to unlock the potential of their teams.  To continue to provide a superb student experience for all of our students, whilst simultaneously providing strategic leadership to drive our sustainable growth agenda.

Through role modelling our values and working closely with your Dean, you will help to drive the future sustainability of our institution and drive the agenda for the University to be the place to become. 

Selection process

This will consist of an online application where you will be able to upload your CV and answer our application questions. 

If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a short pre-assessment exercise which focuses on the commercial aspects of the role. This will be considered alongside the output to your assessment on the day.

The day itself will be a half day assessment centre (on campus) consisting of a competency-based interview, leadership exercise and commercial acumen exercise.  You will be assessed against the key essential criteria detailed in the job description.

More information will be shared with you closer to the time once shortlisting has completed.

The dates of assessment are likely to be held late January/early February.  We will confirm the dates to those successfully shortlisted.

As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including:

• Hybrid working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Holiday entitlement of 35 days
• Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment
• Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes
• Contributory pension scheme
• On site gym and sports facilities

To apply, please click on the Apply button. Please note that posts close at midnight on the date stated. Late applications will not be accepted.  Current employees, please login to e-recruitment with your University staff username & password details using the 'Existing user login' link. 

Closing Date:  16 January 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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