"Subject Leader"

What we’re looking for

We are seeking to appoint an additional Subject Leader to help oversee undergraduate and postgraduate teaching provision with a specific focus on enhancing the student experience and student outcomes. This is a senior leadership role and will involve line management of Programme Leaders and their respective academic teams to deliver high quality and impactful teaching with positive student outcomes towards achieving TEF gold status. You will be a member of the School Management Team and be expected to lead on strategic initiatives with colleagues in the school and wider university. You will support and deputise for the School Director when called upon and represent the school’s interests in various fora and committees throughout the institution.

You will bring proven experience of leading and implementing change at a senior level, alongside substantial line management expertise within Higher Education or a comparable environment. With a strong student-focused approach, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of the Higher Education landscape, including policy and regulatory frameworks. In addition, you will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification, or possess significant professional experience, relevant to the discipline of computer science and mathematics.

What we offer

This is a key moment to join a welcoming, ambitious, and research-informed university community that places students at the heart of everything we do. We value and invest in our staff, offering meaningful opportunities for professional development, scholarship support, and clear internal promotion routes.

As well as outstanding development support, we also offer:

• Generous annual leave entitlement and Christmas period closure with the option to purchase additional annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies
• Car and travel loan schemes