Deputy Dean (Computing)

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting to the role of Deputy Dean (Computing) to join our newly formed School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment and to take a leading role in the management of  the computing side of the school. We deliver programmes in Computer Science, Cyber Security,  Software Engineering, AI and Data Science, and games development. Computing is an established area within the school and this role is critical in terms of senior strategic leadership and management, student experience and outcomes, RKE, portfolio development, and relationships with industry and PSRB. This post aligns with the university’s strategic objectives by enhancing credibility with academic, technical, and professional services staff; by strengthening industry partnerships and external visibility; by supporting continuity in student experience and curriculum development, and by promoting diversity, equality and inclusion.

Key responsibilities will include academic leadership and management which support the Dean of  the school, implementing strategies for student experience, leading the development of RKE, and managing academic staff.

The successful candidate will have skills and experience in academic and professional leadership necessary to build academic excellence, a thorough understanding of computing as a discipline, excellent communication skills, strong data analysis and organisation skills and an ability to work proactively under pressure. They will also have a track record of success in a similar environment.

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University aims to advance diversity, equality, and inclusion in everything we do.

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Professor Stephen Pretlove, Dean of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment on stephen.pretlove@roehampton.ac.uk.

Roehampton Academic Education Limited staff have access to the University’s Retirement Savings Group Pension Plan, a defined contribution scheme, provided by Royal London. Our full range of benefits are available here.

It is expected that interviews will be held in week commencing 16th or 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close applications and commence interviews prior to the dates noted above subject to the responses received. Roehampton Academic Education Limited is a subsidiary company of the University of Roehampton.

For non-UK nationals, Visa Sponsorship is not currently available for this role and therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK.