Academic Dean – Business School

About the role

London College of Contemporary Arts (part of Global University Systems) is seeking an Academic Dean for its Business School, its largest and most dynamic academic area. This is a senior leadership position based in London (Sceptre Court, EC3N 4DX) that places student experience and success at the heart of all decisions, and that shapes academic excellence, performance and growth.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the Business School and turn strategy into operational plans across a broad programme portfolio, leading the School through growth, transformation and change.
• Lead the development of inclusive, high-impact teaching, learning and assessment approaches suited to a widening participation student body, and improve engagement, retention, attainment and progression.
• Hold the School accountable for performance against KPIs, build a culture of data literacy and oversee academic governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, develop and inspire a large, diverse academic workforce, building leadership capability among Associate Deans and Course Directors.
• Build strategic partnerships with academic institutions, awarding bodies and industry, and represent the School and College externally.

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in senior academic leadership in higher education.
• Desirable: doctorate, experience in partnership or franchise delivery models, significant experience leading large academic teams, and a track record of improving academic performance and student outcomes.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; the college is not currently a licensed sponsor.

Required skills

• Expertise in data-driven performance management and strategic planning.
• Understanding of pedagogy within a widening participation context.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Desirable: strong knowledge of UK higher education regulatory and quality frameworks.