About this role
Job Title: Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £36,701 per annum pro rata of £73,402 per annum
Job type: Permanent, 18.50 hours (Job Share)
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
Are you a professional, innovative leader with a proven track record of delivering impactful higher education student recruitment strategies? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation to join the senior leadership team within the School of Health, Life Sciences and Education. This role is offered as a job share, working in close partnership with the existing Deputy Dean for Curriculum and Innovation whose primary focus is curriculum development. This post will have a clear and strategic lead on recruitment, providing an exciting opportunity to shape and grow the School's student community.
You will be responsible for developing, driving and delivering the School's student recruitment strategy, alongside supporting the development of innovative, employer-focused and future-ready curricula. Working collaboratively, you will play a pivotal role in strategic planning and operational delivery, engaging closely with internal colleagues and key external partners to enhance the School's profile, reach and impact.
The successful candidate will bring significant experience within higher education, a strong understanding of recruitment markets and partnership working, and a clear commitment to educational excellence and student success. This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of the School, contribute to its continued growth, and make a meaningful difference to learners and communities.
If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a collaborative leadership environment, and are passionate about widening participation and student opportunity, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.
Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 4 June.
Benefits:
Generous allocation of annual leave 38 days' paid leave per year12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement supportAnnual health MOTs with our Registered NurseExcellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorshipA variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology home and cycle.Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central BirminghamHybrid working opportunitiesFree on-site gym membership Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date - Sunday 24 May 2026.
Interview Date - Thursday 4 June 2026.
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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Dean, Head of University, University Head, Uni Head, University Lead, Education Manager, Education Dean, Campus Dean, may also be considered for this role.