Deputy Dean - Recruitment and Innovation
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £36,701 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 May 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University College Birmingham |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
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.
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.