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Head of School, TPP RECRUITMENT
Head of School - Computing
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a University, due to an internal promotion.
This is a full-time, 6-month appointment to provide senior leadership cover while a permanent recruitment process is underway. As Head of School - Computing (within the College of Science and Engineering), the role requires:
- A regular on-site presence with a minimum of 3 days per week on campus.
- Strategic leadership to shape the School’s direction, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, market-relevant programmes aligned with wider institutional priorities.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 43 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata)
- Generous pension scheme
- Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at their multi-million pound sports centre
- Flexible working environment
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership to the College Senior Management Team, driving institutional priorities and KPIs.
- Lead the development and positioning of the School’s academic portfolio, ensuring it is innovative, demand-led, and future-focused.
- Drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student experience, aligning with sector metrics (TEF, NSS, REF).
- Inspire and lead academic and professional services teams, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.
- Oversee research, scholarship, and knowledge exchange, strengthening the School’s external impact and reputation.
- Manage financial performance, resource planning, and income generation.
- Develop and maintain external partnerships, including industry links and collaborative provision.
- Use data and insight to drive performance, student recruitment, and improvement.
- Lead change and enhancement initiatives, reviewing structures, processes, and ways of working.
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About You
We’re seeking candidates who can demonstrate:
- Significant senior leadership experience within higher education, ideally at Head of School/Department or Associate Dean level.
- A doctorate in a relevant discipline and a strong academic background in Computing or a related STEM field.
- Proven track record in leading high-performing teams and delivering through others.
- Experience in driving quality in teaching, research, and student outcomes, aligned to TEF, REF, and NSS frameworks.
- Strong commercial awareness and financial management, including budget responsibility.
- Experience in leading change, performance management, and organisational improvement initiatives.
- Excellence in stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence across complex environments.
- A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, focusing on innovation, continuous improvement, and impact.
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Why Apply?
- Opportunity to shape a strategic Computing portfolio within a growing School.
- Highly visible role with responsibility for academic provision and performance.
- Chance to make meaningful contributions during a period of change and development.
- Work within a forward-thinking institution prioritising student outcomes and innovation.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact TPP Recruitment. If you require accommodation to apply, please let the team know—they are committed to making the process accessible.
Ideal candidates should align with the listed requirements and may contact TPP for guidance.
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