Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences

5 days ago


Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom Kingston University Full time

The Role
As a key force behind our Town House Strategy, we are proud to announce that we have created four Deputy Dean roles for each of our four faculties.

Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty, the Deputy Dean is a critical leadership role which will be accountable for overseeing the academic, research and knowledge exchange initiatives, as well as income generation within the Faculty. Responsibilities include leading talent development, ensuring alignment with the Town House Strategy’s strategic goals, collaborating with central functions as a business partner and cultivating a culture of excellence. The role emphasises improving the student experience, enhancing teaching quality, and managing academic support functions. Additionally, the Deputy Dean will collaborate with the Graduate School to support Early Career Researchers and academics transitioning back to research, while also playing a crucial role in enhancing the Faculty’s reputation and global presence.

The Person
The Deputy Dean plays an important role in strategic decision-making. We are seeking individuals who are totally aligned with our values, Inclusive; Innovative; Ambitious; Enterprising and have a track record of demonstrative senior leadership experience along with an academic background pertinent to the Faculty’s portfolio. You will have proven experience in achieving significant positive outcomes across teaching and learning, research and knowledge exchange, and wider institutional priorities and will be comfortable with driving change and transformation. As a senior leader you will not only embrace our values but will also lead and support our mission, vision and behaviours of wider cultural change. Genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is essential.

This campaign, and each role, represents an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of Kingston University as part of an ambitious, forward-thinking university making significant impact at a national level.

Why Join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • 35 days annual leave - Full time equivalent.
  • Generous pension scheme (TPS).
  • Employee Assistance Programme helps with any work-related problems having a wider impact on your life and gives you access to the savings centre.
  • Discounts on Perks at Work.
  • Course fee waiver scheme and discounted courses across the University.
  • Learn new skills with priority access to thousands of courses via LinkedIn Learning.
  • Season ticket loans up to £10,000 to help you spread the cost of commuting and get the best value for money.

Kingston University values:
Innovative: To apply new methods or ideas to facilitate progress.
Inclusive: To value the diversity of students and staff, treating them respectfully.
Enterprising: To recognise and act on opportunities.
Ambitious: To pursue excellence for oneself, the University, and our communities

Further Information
Salary for this role is competitive.

The closing date for applications is 27th October 2024.

In person Interviews will be held on 14 January 2025.

Please note this role is being handled by our agency, Perrett Laver, please apply directly through the link on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button, quoting the reference number 7531.

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