Head of Department for MBA and Executive Education
Posted 4 hours 21 minutes ago by Arden University
Permanent
Full Time
Academic Jobs
Warwickshire, Baginton, United Kingdom, CV8 3
Job Description
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
London Weighting :£4,000 per annum if local campus is London and attendance required at least once per week.
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of School - Management and Executive Education
Department: MBA and Executive Education
Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here
Location - assigned to any of our UK campuses, you do not need to be London-based
This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require some travel to our campuses. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.
Travel will be required into the following locations:
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
About our Department Arden University is seeking an outstanding academic and strategic leader to join our Department of Management and Executive Education as Head of Department. Reporting to the Head of the School of Management and Executive Education, you will lead a highly experienced team of Lecturers and Senior Lecturers who are the driving force behind Arden University's Executive MBA and Senior Leadership Apprenticeship programmes. Together, this dynamic team empowers experienced managers to challenge conventional thinking, embrace innovation, and lead meaningful business transformations.
The Department currently delivers a range of MBA and C-Suite Executive MBA programmes to a global audience, with an ambitious agenda to expand its Executive Education portfolio. This includes the development of micro-credentials, short courses, and bespoke executive training, designed to harness the potential of digital transformation, technology, and artificial intelligence to meet the evolving needs of modern leaders.
At Arden, our flexible learning approach is designed to fit around professional commitments, offering accessible, high-quality education that enhances-rather than interrupts-career progression. Our programmes equip students with the strategic insight, leadership acumen, and global business skills essential for success in a rapidly changing world.
About the Opportunity: You will focus on providing academic leadership within the department of MBA and Executive Education and be accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Outstanding quality features within Student Experience includes:
Key Responsibilities
- A strong record of teaching, programme development, and leadership within business or management education.
- Experience in Executive Education, MBA provision, or senior leadership development (ideally in a global context).
- A forward-looking mindset with an understanding of the opportunities presented by digital innovation and AI.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills.
- The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders.
Essential Skills & Experience
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
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 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.
Sponsorship statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November
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 . click apply for full job details
London Weighting :£4,000 per annum if local campus is London and attendance required at least once per week.
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37
Reporting into: Head of School - Management and Executive Education
Department: MBA and Executive Education
Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here
Location - assigned to any of our UK campuses, you do not need to be London-based
This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require some travel to our campuses. This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.
Travel will be required into the following locations:
- Coventry head office
- Birmingham campus
- Leeds campus
- Manchester campus
- Nottingham
- London area (Stratford, Holborn & Ealing)
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.
About our Department Arden University is seeking an outstanding academic and strategic leader to join our Department of Management and Executive Education as Head of Department. Reporting to the Head of the School of Management and Executive Education, you will lead a highly experienced team of Lecturers and Senior Lecturers who are the driving force behind Arden University's Executive MBA and Senior Leadership Apprenticeship programmes. Together, this dynamic team empowers experienced managers to challenge conventional thinking, embrace innovation, and lead meaningful business transformations.
The Department currently delivers a range of MBA and C-Suite Executive MBA programmes to a global audience, with an ambitious agenda to expand its Executive Education portfolio. This includes the development of micro-credentials, short courses, and bespoke executive training, designed to harness the potential of digital transformation, technology, and artificial intelligence to meet the evolving needs of modern leaders.
At Arden, our flexible learning approach is designed to fit around professional commitments, offering accessible, high-quality education that enhances-rather than interrupts-career progression. Our programmes equip students with the strategic insight, leadership acumen, and global business skills essential for success in a rapidly changing world.
About the Opportunity: You will focus on providing academic leadership within the department of MBA and Executive Education and be accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.
Outstanding quality features within Student Experience includes:
- Embedding outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students' learning, progression, and attainment.
- Inspiring and engaging course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential.
- Tailored departmental approaches for learners in and progress beyond their studies.
- Delivering outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners as well as setting programme curriculums that provide learners with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviour to progress into managerial or professional employment, or further study.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and academic leadership to shape the vision, growth, and excellence of MBA and Executive Education provision.
- Oversee curriculum innovation, ensuring relevance to global business challenges and emerging technologies.
- Lead, mentor, and develop academic staff to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and research-informed teaching.
- Strengthen partnerships with industry and professional bodies to ensure programmes deliver real-world impact.
- Drive innovation in delivery modes, including blended and digital learning.
- A strong record of teaching, programme development, and leadership within business or management education.
- Experience in Executive Education, MBA provision, or senior leadership development (ideally in a global context).
- A forward-looking mindset with an understanding of the opportunities presented by digital innovation and AI.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and people management skills.
- The vision and energy to shape the next generation of transformative leaders.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Masters (or equivalent)
- HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA, QTLS/QTS).
- Proven leadership, people management, and team building skills.
- A successful track record of leading academic programmes, achieving high levels of Student Experience, Outcomes, and Satisfaction (TEF metrics).
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative environments for teaching, research, and industry-focused activities.
- PhD or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
- Management training or qualifications showcasing leadership capabilities.
- 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!
- A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%
- SimplyHealth plan option
- Private Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)
- Access to Perkbox benefits
- Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friends
- Plus, other excellent benefits
- Our 'Golden Ticket' which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.
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 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.
Sponsorship statement: Please be aware that some roles may not meet the points requirement for a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system. However, we welcome applications from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but may be eligible for a visa through an alternative route.
Closing Date: Tuesday 18th November
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 . click apply for full job details