Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation
3 days ago
Birmingham
Job Title: Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation\nLocation: Birmingham\nSalary: £36,701 per annum pro rata of £73,402 per annum\nJob type: Permanent, 18.50 hours (Job Share)\nUCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.\nThe Role:\nAre you a professional, innovative leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful higher education student recruitment strategies? If so, we would love to hear from you.\nWe are seeking an ambitious and experienced Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation to join the senior leadership team within the School of Health, Life Sciences and Education. This role is offered as a job share, working in close partnership with the existing Deputy Dean for Curriculum and Innovation whose primary focus is curriculum development. This post will have a clear and strategic lead on recruitment, providing an exciting opportunity to shape and grow the School's student community.\nYou will be responsible for developing, driving and delivering the School's student recruitment strategy, alongside supporting the development of innovative, employer‑focused and future‑ready curricula. Working collaboratively, you will play a pivotal role in strategic planning and operational delivery, engaging closely with internal colleagues and key external partners to enhance the School's profile, reach and impact.\nThe successful candidate will bring significant experience within higher education, a strong understanding of recruitment markets and partnership working, and a clear commitment to educational excellence and student success. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the School, contribute to its continued growth, and make a meaningful difference to learners and communities.\nIf you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a collaborative leadership environment, and are passionate about widening participation and student opportunity, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.\nInterviews are scheduled for Thursday 4th June.\nBenefits:\n * Generous allocation of annual leave\n * 38 days' paid leave per year\n * 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days\n * Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme\n * Employer Contributions\n * Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%\n * Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.\n * Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support\n * Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse\n * Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship\n * A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.\n * Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham\n * Hybrid working opportunities\n * Free on-site gym membership\nExtra Information:\nAll applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.\nClosing Date - Sunday 24th May 2026.\nInterview Date - Thursday 4th June 2026.\nPlease click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.\nCandidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Dean, Head of University, University Head, Uni Head, University Lead, Education Manager, Education Dean, Campus Dean, may also be considered for this role