Head of School

Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen within a University for a Head of School - Computing within the College of Science and Engineering. This is a full-time, 6-month appointment to provide senior leadership cover while a permanent recruitment process is underway. The role as Head of School will require a regular on-site presence, with a minimum of three days per week on campus.This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for leading, enhancing and growing the academic provision and business development of the School.  As Head of School you will play a key role in shaping the School’s strategic direction, ensuring it delivers high-quality, market-relevant programmes and contributes to wider institutional priorities.Benefits include:

• 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 as part of the College Senior Management Team, contributing to the delivery of 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, aligned to sector metrics such as TEF, NSS and REF
• Lead and inspire academic and professional services teams, building a high-performing and collaborative culture
• Oversee research, scholarship and knowledge exchange activity, strengthening the School’s external impact and reputation
• Take responsibility for 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 continuous improvement
• Lead on change and enhancement initiatives, reviewing structures, processes and ways of working to support delivery

About you We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: 

• Significant senior leadership experience within higher education, i deally at Head of School / Department or Associate Dean level
• A doctorate in a relevant discipline and a strong academic background within Computing or a related STEM field
• A proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering through others
• Experience of driving quality in teaching, research and student outcomes, aligned to sector frameworks (TEF, REF, NSS etc.)
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability, including budget responsibility
• Experience of leading change, performance management and organisational improvement initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across complex environments
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a focus on innovation, continuous improvement and delivering impact

Why apply?

• Opportunity to lead a strategic School within a growing Computing portfolio
• Highly visible role with responsibility for shaping academic provision and performance
• Chance to make a meaningful impact during a period of change and development
• Work within a forward-thinking institution with a strong focus on student outcomes and innovation

Next steps For a confidential discussion about the role, please get in touch and a member of the team at TPP Recruitment will in touch if your CV reflects the required experience above.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.