Head of School - STEM

Salary:£83,000 - £88,000 per annumEmployment type:PermanentHours per week:37Reporting into:Dean of Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology (FoSST)Department:STEMClick here to read thefull job description and view our excellent benefits hereThis role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require little to no travel into our Coventry head office or Arden campuses. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.About Arden University:We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.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:School of STEM sits at the forefront of Arden University's ambition to redefine higher education for the AI era. Bringing together expertise across computing, engineering, artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies, the School is building a distinctive model of education that is digitally mediated, AI-integrated and designed around the needs of modern learners and employers.Our mission is to develop graduates who are technically excellent, digitally confident and equipped to thrive in increasingly AI-enabled professional environments. Through innovative curriculum design, authentic assessment and close collaboration with industry, we are preparing learners to address the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of engineering and technology.About the Opportunity:Reporting to the Dean, you will provide strategic and academic leadership across a diverse portfolio encompassing computing, engineering, AI and advanced digital technologies.You will:Drive outstanding student experience, outcomes and academic quality.Lead and inspire Heads of Department and academic teams.Shape innovative, AI-enabled curricula and authentic assessment.Champion research, scholarship and knowledge exchange.Build strong relationships with employers, professional bodies and external stakeholders.Deliver sustainable growth and manage School performance and resources.Position the School as a recognised leader in flexible, work-compatible engineering and technology education.The role combines academic leadership with entrepreneurial thinking and offers the opportunity to influence the future of engineering and AI education in response to significant national skills priorities and the introduction of the Lifelong Learning Entitlement.About You:We are seeking an exceptional and visionary academic leader to become Head of School -STEMThis is a pivotal appointment. The successful candidate will play a leading role in shaping the next phase of the School's development and establishing a distinctive, future-focused model of engineering and advanced technology education that is digitally mediated, AI-integrated, modular and employer aligned.Essential requirements:A PhD or equivalent doctoral qualification in engineering, AI, digital technology or a closely related discipline.A recognised higher education teaching qualification and/or Fellowship.A strong track record of leading high-performing academic teams.Experience of delivering successful academic portfolios and driving student outcomes.Expertise across engineering, computing, AI, robotics or advanced technologies.Strong commercial awareness, including experience of budget and resource management.The ability to build effective relationships with employers, industry and external stakeholders.A passion for innovation and AI-integrated education.Desirable requirements:Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.Active engagement with professional bodies such as IET, IMechE, BCS or RAEng.Experience of cross-disciplinary academic leadership spanning engineering and AI.Experience gained within industry, SMEs or entrepreneurial environmentsWhy Arden:At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!A generous Aviva pension plan, company contributions starting from 7%BUPA Cash PlanPrivate Medical Insurance coverage (applies to certain job roles)Access to Perkbox benefitsStudy any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friendsPlus, other excellent benefitsOur ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden educationOur Values:Sta