Head of Department for Postgraduate Psychology

A great opportunity for an experienced Psychology Professional to join us as Head of Department for our Postgraduate offering!

Remote working with some travel to our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester)

Read the full job description here

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About the Department:

Our School of Psychology has grown significantly over the last few years, and our journey continues. Our academic team brings together extensive experience from academia, professional practice, and industry. Our goal is to equip our students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are fully prepared for employment upon graduation.

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Head of Department to lead the Postgraduate offering in our rapidly growing School of Psychology. You will play a pivotal role in shaping outstanding student experiences and outcomes, as well as developing academic and operational excellence within the department.

Key Responsibilities

As Head of Department, you will:

• Lead and embed innovative teaching, assessment, and feedback practices to drive student success.
• Develop and oversee engaging course content and virtual learning resources that challenge and stretch learners.
• Drive student progression and attainment by delivering outstanding rates of continuation and completion.
• Design programme curriculums aligned to industry standards, preparing students for employment or further study.
• Line manage academic staff, including Senior Lecturers, and ensure team performance aligns with strategic goals.
• Represent Arden University externally, promoting our programmes and values at key events.
• Contribute to teaching and academic activities.

About You:

Essential Skills & Experience:

• MSc (or equivalent) in Psychology, with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS).
• Proven leadership, people management, and team-building skills.
• A successful track record of leading academic programmes, achieving high levels of Student Experience, Outcomes, and Satisfaction (TEF metrics).
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry-focused activities.

Desirable Skills & Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
• Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities.

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