Deputy Head of Business School

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Deputy Head of Business School

Hours of work: Full-time

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: The starting salary will be from £56,921 up to £58,596 per annum in Grade 9a, depending on qualifications and experience

Leeds Trinity University is a renowned institution located in the heart of West Yorkshire, dedicated to providing a transformative educational experience. With a rich history dating back to 1966, we have grown into a dynamic and inclusive community that champions academic excellence, personal growth, and professional success. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, a supportive environment, and a strong sense of community, making it a great place for students and colleagues to thrive.

There is an opportunity for a Deputy Head of the Business School to support the School’s objectives and delivery of its key projects and KPIs. You will work closely with the Dean of the Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries and the Head of School and will champion the operational leadership to deliver an excellent student experience, research, knowledge exchange and continue to develop and grow the portfolio of the Business School.

You will support the Head of the Business School in leading the team to ensure that targets are met for supporting franchised partners, regulation compliance, student recruitment, retention, experience, and satisfaction. You will also encourage excellence in academic and operational performance of the School, ensuring the delivery of KPIs, in areas including portfolio development and delivery, developing Research and Knowledge Exchange activity and quality assurance.

As the Deputy Head of School, you will have leadership qualities and potential, demonstrable evidence of developing and motivating colleagues and will combine the role with a reduced teaching load. You will also play a key role in contributing to the Faculty achieving its strategic objectives as well as to the wider academic leadership of the University.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Yanguo Jing (y.jing@leedstrinity.ac.uk,) Dean of the Faculty of Business, Computing and Digital Industries.

Closing date for applications: Monday 13^th January 2025

Interviews for this post are expected to take place the week commencing Monday 27^th January 2025

Further details and the online application are available at: www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/jobs

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within the University: Women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs or unsolicited calls from recruitment agencies.

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