Head of Department for MBA and Executive Education
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Salary: £60,000‑£65,000 per annum; London Weighting: £4,000 per annum if local campus is London and attendance required at least once per week. Employment type: Permanent; Hours per week: 37; Reporting into: Head of School – Management and Executive Education; Department: MBA and Executive Education.
Travel will be required into the following locations:
* Coventry head office
* Birmingham campus
* Leeds campus
* Manchester campus
* Nottingham
* London area (Stratford, Holborn & Ealing)
We are an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide.
About Our Department
Arden University is seeking an outstanding academic and strategic leader to join our Department of Management and Executive Education as Head of Department. Reporting to the Head of the School of Management and Executive Education, you will lead a highly experienced team of Lecturers and Senior Lecturers who drive Arden University’s Executive MBA and Senior Leadership Apprenticeship programmes.
The Department currently delivers a range of MBA and C‑Suite Executive MBA programmes to a global audience, with an ambitious agenda to expand its Executive Education portfolio, including micro‑credentials, short courses and bespoke executive training designed to harness digital transformation, technology and AI.
Our flexible learning approach is designed to fit around professional commitments, offering accessible, high‑quality education that enhances—rather than interrupts—career progression.
About the Opportunity
You will focus on providing academic leadership within the department of MBA and Executive Education and be accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Outstanding quality features within Student Experience include:
* Embedding outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students’ learning, progression and attainment.
* Inspiring and engaging course content (physical and virtual resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential.
Outstanding quality features within Student Outcomes include:
* Tailored departmental approaches for learners in and progress beyond their studies.
* Delivering outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion and setting curricula that equip learners with the skills, knowledge and behaviours for managerial or professional employment, or further study.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and academic leadership to shape the vision, growth and excellence of MBA and Executive Education provision.
* Oversee curriculum innovation, ensuring relevance to global business challenges and emerging technologies.
* Lead, mentor and develop academic staff to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration and research‑informed teaching.
* Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real‑world impact.
* Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning.
About You
We’re looking for a collaborative, inspiring and student‑centred leader with significant experience in postgraduate education in Business Management, senior leader apprenticeship and executive education. You will be an inspirational academic leader.
* Strong record of teaching, programme development and leadership within business or management education.
* Experience in Executive Education, MBA provision or senior leadership development (ideally in a global context).
* Forward‑looking mindset with an understanding of digital innovation and AI opportunities.
* Excellent communication, collaboration and people management skills.
* The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Masters (or equivalent)
* HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS)
* Proven leadership, people management and team‑building skills.
* Track record of leading academic programmes achieving high Student Experience, Outcomes and Satisfaction (TEF metrics).
* Ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research and industry‑focused activities.
Desirable Skills & Qualifications
* PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
* Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities.
Why Arden
* 30 days holiday + bank holidays on top, including a Christmas closure.
* Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%.
* SimplyHealth plan option.
* Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles).
* Access to Perkbox benefits.
* Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for family and friends.
* Additional excellent benefits.
* Our ‘Golden Ticket’ allowing you to gift anyone a free Arden education.
Our Values
Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness reflect who we are as an institution, a team, and individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Arden University is a disability‑confident employer and welcomes applicants under the Disability Equality Act 2010. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We provide equal opportunity and actively welcome applications from all groups.
Sponsorship Statement
Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa. We welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or respond to business needs. If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.
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