Head of School (Humanities & Social Sciences)

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:

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers 41 undergraduate and 25 postgraduate courses as well as a degree apprenticeship in policing. It was awarded world-leading status for History, Sociology, and Communication, Cultural and Media Studies in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021. Based predominantly on the Cambridge campus, you will provide strategic leadership and management of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences across education, research and innovation, and external engagement, promoting quality, efficiency and impact. You will play a crucial role in the development of innovative and effective partnership working in the UK and internationally. You will also lead the development of new curricula in Chelmsford and online and develop the school’s potential for further degree apprenticeships, short courses and CPD.

With a PhD or professional doctorate, you will be an experienced academic leader with an excellent track record of affecting positive change. Working across our multi-campus environment, you will drive the school’s ambitions for creativity and innovation across research and promote an inclusive and rewarding environment for students, staff and partners. You will be a well-connected, transformative and entrepreneurial leader with outstanding communication skills and a compelling personal academic profile and track record of research in a discipline relevant to the School.

Informal enquiries can be made to Clare Bacchus EA to PVC Dean, at clare.bacchus@aru.ac.uk

We have an agile working culture and offer 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. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced level children's and adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

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