MBA Director

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Southampton Business School (SBS) is placed at the centre of the University of Southampton, a top 100 University in the world, ranked 78th (QS), and a founding member of the UK Russell Group Universities. SBS academics conduct cutting edge research and publish consistently in world-class journals. Research activity within SBS is coordinated through ten multidisciplinary research centres. Ranked in the top quartile of the research-intensive business schools in the UK, SBS has an ambitious growth plan, which includes investments in people and relocation to a state of art business building.

About the role of MBA Director

We are looking for a full-time MBA Director who can lead on the delivery of our flagship MBA programme and ensure we continue delivering a high-quality learning experience for outstanding students who go on to become future leaders, having a lasting impact on the world.

We are seeking to appoint a senior academic who will take an active lead role in supporting the Business School to build on its current successful MBA suite of programmes and position these as strong brands nationally and globally.

The post holder will engage in a range of teaching, leadership, research and knowledge exchange and enterprise activities commensurate with the substantive academic position held. The individual will collaborate with world-leading faculty and our School community to develop our MBA curriculum. This role will also support the Senior Leadership Team to implement and realise our vision of a strong MBA suite of programmes. The post holder will work across the Business School to provide leadership and management of our MBA and be responsible for strong recruitment, programmes development and an exceptional student experience.

What we can offer you

Through our Centre for Higher Educational Practice, we promote academic professional learning for every member of University staff. We actively support educators through either a taught programme (Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice) or a portfolio based approach (Professional Recognition of Educator Practice).

Committed to supporting our community we are open to a flexible working approach. With an understanding that there is a need to be on campus for various duties we are open to a hybrid approach. Proud to be a founding signatory of the Athena Swan gender equality charter we hold an institutional Silver award.
As well as additional benefits that will make your life easier, such as a generous holiday allowance and additional university closure days. We will support your long-term future too, with access to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), subsidised health and fitness facilities and a range of discounts.

As a university we aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, supports and retains the best students and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences from across the world. We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.

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