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Job Title: Deputy Head of Department (Business & Enterprise)
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £61,500 per annum (Fixed)
Job type: Permanent, Full Time
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role
Business & Enterprise is the largest department within University College Birmingham, with almost 2000 students, it continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking to strengthen our leadership team with the appointment of a new Deputy Head. The department is part of our ambitious Business School, which spans a diverse range of curriculum areas, working collaboratively to enhance student experience and outcomes.
This role requires a strong leader with a solid understanding of the operational demands within a dynamic Higher Education environment, working under the leadership of the Head of Department. The successful candidate will be adept at fostering collaboration while helping to drive innovation and change. Engagement with a broad spectrum of business sectors, including SMEs, enterprise, and professional bodies, is integral to the role, alongside a commitment to supporting colleagues and students.
Applicants should bring substantial experience and expertise in a field relevant to the Business & Enterprise portfolio, expertise in the teaching of Finance, HRM, or Strategy would be of particular interest. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the postholder will maintain a small teaching and supervision workload, and contribute to the department's academic mission, whilst maintaining their own professional credibility.
We offer a hardworking, supportive team environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape initiatives, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to the success of our students. This is a role for an ambitious and forward-thinking individual, ready to play a key part in the continued growth and innovation of the department and wider Business School.
Benefits
* Generous allocation of annual leave
o 38 days' paid leave per year
o 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
* Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
o Employer Contributions
+ Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.
* Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham,
* Free on-site gym membership
Extra Information
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 29th June 2025.
Interview Date - TBC.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Academic Head of Department, University Head, Business Head of Department, Lecturer in Business, Business Specialist, Enterprise Lecturer, Business Teacher, may also be considered for this role.
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