Dean of Academic Strategy

Location:

Kings Cross, London

Closes:

12 noon GMT on Tuesday 24th February 2026

University of the Arts London is seeking a dynamic, strategic and highly experienced academic to join Central Saint Martins (CSM) as Dean of Academic Strategy. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of education at one of the world’s most influential creative arts institutions.

CSM has ambitious plans to regenerate and transform, building on the College’s core spirit of interdisciplinarity and thematic integrity as an art school through Schools of Thought: C School [Culture], S School [Systems], and M School [Material].

Working with the Provost and the College Executive, the Dean of Academic Strategy (DAS) will be instrumental in shaping and delivering the University's Education Strategy in line with Central Saint Martins’ purpose and proposition. You will work closely with the Deans of Schools to support them in developing their programmes and courses, and you will be closely involved in CSM’s bold Estates transformation.

The DAS also has overall responsibility for quality enhancement across the entire college portfolio.

We are looking for a motivated and delivery-focused academic with experience of initiating and leading strategic developments, including the creation of academic strategy in a complex context. You should possess broad knowledge of quality assurance and enhancement, as well as pedagogy, research, knowledge exchange, and recent policy trends and innovations in the field of art and design education.

To download additional information, and to apply, please visit the website of the University’s recruitment partners Society by clicking here.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 noon GMT on Tuesday 24th February 2026.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Commensurate with experience