£75,000 - £80,000pa plus Excellent Benefits

Hybrid working with some travel to our Coventry Head Office and our UK Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester) ** 

Full-Time Permanent

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About Arden University:

Arden University is a multi-award-winning, innovative university leading the way in digital learning and higher education transformation. Our mission is to make education accessible, flexible, and career-focused, empowering lifelong learners across the globe.

With rapid expansion into new disciplines, global partnerships, and cutting-edge learning technologies, there has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University.

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 seeking a collaborative, inspiring and student-centred leader to join us as our Head of School for Psychology to provide academic leadership across our psychology departments and programmes. This role will drive excellence in teaching, assessment, and student experience while fostering a supportive learning environment for both students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the academic strategy for the School of Psychology, ensuring outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices.
• Oversee curriculum development and the integration of engaging course content and digital learning resources.
• Enhance student experience, progression, and attainment through innovative teaching and tailored academic support.
• Support staff professional development and promote a culture of excellence in academic practice.
• Drive student success by improving continuation and completion rates and setting targets for progression and outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative leader with a passion for education to shape the future of psychology at our institution.

** travel is expected to be approximately twice a month, to meet business need

About You:

We are looking for an exceptional academic leader who possesses:

• An MSc or equivalent qualification in Psychology with Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC), recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
• A clear vision of academic excellence and a passion for student success.
• Strong understanding of British Psychological Society (BPS) and other Professional, Statutory, and Regulatory Bodies (PSRB) accreditation requirements.
• A proven track record of leading academic portfolios across different levels and modes of study, ensuring high student experience, outcomes (TEF metrics), and satisfaction.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, including team building, performance management, and change leadership.
• Experience in building strong relationships and engaging with diverse stakeholders across public, private, corporate, and voluntary sectors.
• A deep understanding of how big data and digital technologies are shaping the psychology and education sectors.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop academic teams.
• Excellent digital capabilities and skills to support innovation in teaching and learning.
• Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) – this is essential for the role

Why Arden:

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking university shaping the future of higher education. You will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• Private Medical Insurance
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

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

Closing Date:  16 March 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you can indicate via the application form below. By doing so, you are also consenting for this information to be shared with the hiring team. For more details on what qualifies as a disability under the Disability Equality Act 2010, please refer to the guidance here.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, 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.