Head of School

Head of School 

School of Psychology and Sport Science

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Competitive salary

Cambridge

Full Time, Permanent

Ref No: 672

About ARU:

ARU is recognised both nationally and internationally as an innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial university. With an annual turnover of over £200m, we are a major force for higher education and one of the largest universities in the East of England. 

We have ambitious plans for the future, with a reputation for partnership working with employers across the talent, skills, innovation and business support spectrum. ARU has been named as one of the Top 10 mainstream universities in the country for graduate employment, and fifth in the country for employment and further study, in the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020. We are proud of our diverse student body and our vibrant learning community and, as an institution, we are committed to transforming lives, promoting economic development and tackling social inequalities. 

The Faculty of Science and Engineering combines a strong and active research culture with excellence in teaching and learning. Our Faculty is one of the largest in ARU with around 6000 students studying worldwide and is internationally recognised for research in areas including sustainability, future cities and community-focussed ageing. 

Our dedicated Science Centre is at the heart of our Cambridge campus and home to our School of Psychology and Sport Science. We offer a broad range of courses including psychology, sport science, optometry, audiology, sports therapy, and consumer psychology. Our students and staff benefit from access to a range of state-of-the art facilities in which to develop their STEMM careers. We are proud to have been named as the UK’s leading university for sports science courses in the 2021 Guardian League Table. The Faculty currently holds a Bronze Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment and advancement of gender equality and has recently established a Race Equality Committee to promote activity to address racism in its various forms.

About the Role:

As our new Head of School and member of the Faculty Executive Team, you will have overall responsibility for the development and delivery of the School’s strategic and operational which include plans for significant growth in Psychology student numbers, greater engagement with external organisations and employers, and improved student experience. 

You will bring to this role your academic standing in Psychology or a relevant discipline with previous experience of working in partnership with the NHS and managing clinical/health related areas, as well as a demonstrable track record in improving student experience. 

You will have leadership and management experience in a similar level role with proven ability to develop productive relationships to encourage collaboration and increase the potential for innovative, inter-disciplinary and cross-campus working.

This post offers a fantastic opportunity for a high calibre individual with the drive and experience to match the Science and Engineering Faculty’s ambitions. 

There is potential for this role to be appointed at Professorial level, subject to meeting Anglia Ruskin’s Professorial Appointment Criteria.

We offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

The closing date for applications is 14 February 2021.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.