Post Title: Head of Subject, Computer Science
Contract Hours: Full Time
Tenure: Permanent
Post Ref: NU6725-2
Salary: £59,967–£67,469 per annum
Birmingham Newman University invites applications for the position of Head of Subject in Computer Science within the School of Business and Law.
This strategic post will lead the development, growth, and profile of Computer Science at Newman. Following the successful validation of a full undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, this post will drive the next stage of expansion—focusing on recruitment, portfolio diversification, and alignment with the University’s growth strategy.
Computer Science is a recognised growth area for the School and is central to our strategic ambition to build applied digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data science. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of an emerging subject area, supported by a newly developed robotics and computing laboratory (Spring 2026), strong employer links and student‑centred education.
The postholder will provide academic leadership and management of the Computer Science subject area, leading a team to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning, ensuring that the curriculum remains current, innovative, and aligned with industry expectations and OfS requirements.
Responsibilities
* Driving recruitment and market growth across undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.
* Leading engagement with regional employers, colleges, and industry partners to strengthen pathways into the University and support employability.
* Ensuring that resources and facilities, including computing and robotics labs, enable students to gain relevant, industry‑aligned skills.
* Promoting research‑informed teaching and supporting the pursuit of British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation.
* Overseeing quality assurance and enhancement across all Computer Science provision.
You will play a central role in establishing Birmingham Newman University as a distinctive provider of computing education in the region, known for applied learning, innovation, and inclusion.
Qualifications & Requirements
You will bring academic credibility and subject expertise in Computer Science or a closely related field, underpinned by a strong understanding of contemporary computing education and the UK digital skills agenda. You will have proven experience of leading academic teams and programmes in higher education, with a record of achieving growth in student recruitment and programme development.
This post is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of Computer Science at Birmingham Newman University and contribute to the University’s long‑term growth and success.
Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Kate Dobson at k.dobson@staff.newman.ac.uk to discuss the role further.
An application form and further details about this role are available from https://newman.ac.uk/jobs/. Please submit your completed online application form by the advertised closing date.
Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated
Closing date for applications: 23/3/26
Interview date to be confirmed
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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