Overview
About ARU ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.
About The Role This is a Senior Lecturer (SL)/Associate Professor (AP) substantive role with a 3-year Deputy Head of School (DHoS) position (with a possibility of one year’s extension). At the end of the Deputy Head of School role, the position reverts to the substantive Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor role. The substantive role will be confirmed when the offer is made to the successful candidate and will depend on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities
* Provide academic leadership and management for part of the Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing (MET) subject cluster within the Faculty of Business & Law.
* As Deputy Head of School, support the Head of School to shape the future of the School and drive the implementation of Faculty and University strategy.
* Lead curriculum development and innovation; ensure high-quality teaching and learning.
* Manage staff performance and wellbeing within the cluster; uphold governance and quality assurance standards.
* Contribute to School-wide leadership projects and initiatives; foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
* Personally engage in teaching and research activities.
Qualifications
* PhD or Professional Doctorate and significant experience in Higher Education governance and curriculum development.
* Proven leadership skills with a collaborative and inclusive approach; strong commitment to student experience and outcomes.
* Ability to analyse performance data and drive continuous improvement in key metrics (e.g., NSS).
* Demonstrable alignment with ARU’s Gold-standard educational mission and our values of inclusivity, innovation, and impact.
Appointment details
This is a Senior Lecturer (SL)/Associate Professor (AP) substantive role with a Deputy Head of School (DHoS) position for three years (with a possibility of one year’s extension). The DHoS role is time-limited; at the end of the period, the appointment reverts to the substantive role.
Location: Chelmsford/Cambridge; Faculty of Business & Law; Closing Date: 26/02/2026; Ref No: 3830; Salary: From £58,225 to £67,468; Employment Type: Full time; Vacancy Type: Permanent.
Interview and contact
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 18 March, 2026 in person at the Cambridge campus. Informal enquiries can be made to Gregory Allen, Head of School (School of Management) at gregory.allen@aru.ac.uk.
Benefits and commitments
We offer an agile working culture and an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates. We are committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.
Guidance Notes
Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.
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