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About the Role

As Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology, you will provide strategic and academic leadership for one of Arden University's largest and most dynamic academic communities. You will translate institutional strategy into clear priorities and measurable results, ensuring students receive an outstanding experience across blended, online and campus-based learning environments. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced academic leader to shape the future of social sciences and technology education in a growing, digitally enabled university committed to widening participation and transforming lives through education.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and academic leadership for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology.
Accountable for the Faculty's performance, student outcomes, teaching quality, academic standards, people leadership, and financial sustainability.
Translate institutional strategy into clear priorities and measurable results.
Drive continuous improvement using evidence and insight.
Ensure students receive an outstanding experience across blended, online, and campus-based learning environments.
Work collaboratively across the University and externally with employers, professional bodies, and sector partners.
Enhance the Faculty's reputation.
Strengthen employability outcomes.
Ensure the portfolio remains innovative, inclusive, and relevant to future workforce needs.

Requirements

Accomplished and credible academic leader with significant experience operating at Dean, Head of School, Associate Dean, or equivalent level within higher education.
Proven track record of delivering improvements in student outcomes, teaching quality, academic performance, and organisational effectiveness.
Strategic thinker with strong commercial and operational awareness.
Comfortable using complex academic, workforce, and financial data to inform decision-making and drive results.
Experience leading large-scale change.
Experience developing high-performing teams.
Experience creating a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of the UK higher education landscape, including academic quality, governance, and regulatory requirements.
Passionate about delivering exceptional student experiences and embracing innovation in learning, teaching, and assessment, including the responsible use of digital technologies and AI.
Influential communicator able to build effective relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Motivated by the opportunity to contribute to the wider success of the University while enhancing the impact and reputation of your Faculty.

Skills

Strategic leadership
Academic leadership
People leadership
Financial management
Data analysis
Change management
Team development
Stakeholder relationship management
Communication

Location

Hybrid
Arden Campuses

Work Type

Permanent
Full-time

Experience Level

Senior academic leader
Dean
Head of School
Associate Dean or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

£100,000 - £120,000 per annum

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays
Christmas closure
Generous Aviva pension plan with company contributions starting from 7%
BUPA Cash Plan
Private Medical Insurance
Access to Perkbox benefits
Free study of any Arden course
Discount for family and friends on Arden courses
Golden Ticket for gifting a free Arden education

About the Company

Arden University is an aspirational and multi-award-winning university.
We are 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.
We are expanding into new disciplines, forging worldwide partnerships, and expanding our locations.
Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be.
Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals.

Equal Opportunity

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
If you have a disability, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.