Campus Dean

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As a Campus Dean you play a pivotal role in developing and nurturing our campus environment. Your primary focus will be on optimising the campus space to create an effective learning environment and fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all students. You will lead key operational areas, including estates, timetabling, student wellbeing, and events, ensuring our students are supported and inspired.

What You'll Do:

• Leadership and Management: Provide dynamic leadership to ensure the campus is a welcoming, inclusive, and brand-aligned setting for students. Lead strategic initiatives to enhance student life, campus culture, and facilities management.
• Student Experience: Drive the delivery of a successful student experience, utilising feedback from the National Student Survey and other student voice mechanisms. Ensure effective cross-departmental collaboration and manage budgets to support student success.
• Operational Oversight: Oversee locally delivered university services such as estates, student wellbeing, events, assessment administration, and timetabling. Collaborate with Heads of School to create an excellent academic environment.
• Collaboration: Work with central functions, including Student Services and Estates, to promote student wellbeing. Act as the designated safeguarding lead and support Heads of School in managing student success concerns.
• Community Engagement: Develop local cultural partnerships and foster collaboration between student groups and community initiatives. Participate in university governance platforms to enhance the cohesive academic character and broader student experience.
• Regulation and Governance: Take direction from the Director of Academic Services and Deputy Provost on matters related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and compliance. Collaborate with Marketing, Recruitment & Admissions on student recruitment activities.
• Data Management: Ensure effective data collection, monitoring, and reporting on key activities and outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• A degree or equivalent qualifications/experience in the creative arts or industry, with extensive experience in leadership and management roles within Higher Education.
• Proven track record in improving the student experience, particularly regarding facilities, community, and student life. Expertise in space utilisation and understanding contemporary student life issues.
• Strong evidence of successful delivery of collaborative initiatives and projects. Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to embodying and promoting BIMM’s values through visible and effective leadership.

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Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.