Head of Department in Computing; PG Stratford

Salary & Work Details

Salary: £59,660 - £70,507 per annum

London weighting: £4,000 per annum

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 37

Reporting into: Head of School Computing

Department: Computing

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that requires roughly 2 days of travel to the Stratford campus. Travel may fluctuate in line with business requirements.

Additional travel will occasionally be required to the following locations:

• Manchester campus
• Berlin campus (as required)

Arden University is an aspirational and multi‑award‑winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring 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 grow our locations.

The Computing Department at Arden University is committed to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience necessary to develop in the fast‑growing and ever‑evolving tech industry. Through blended and hands‑on learning, we prepare students for diverse careers across software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and IT consultancy.

As Head of Department, you will lead and develop academic staff, drive excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure an outstanding student experience and outcomes across Computing programmes. You will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, staff recruitment and development, quality assurance, and strategic planning—ensuring programmes remain innovative, relevant, and aligned with industry and professional expectations.

We are now seeking an inspiring Head of Department – Computing PG to provide academic leadership and help shape the future of digital‑first higher education. You will be a collaborative, inspiring, and student‑centred leader who is accountable for achieving outstanding quality within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

• Embed outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students’ learning, progression, and attainment.
• Inspire and engage course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential.
• Deliver outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners, setting programme curriculums that provide the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours for progression into managerial or professional employment, or further study.
• Line‑manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other members of the academic team.
• Recruit outstanding academic staff in the department and, where possible, undertake teaching and related duties on programmes relevant to your area of expertise.
• Represent the University and its values, promote Arden University at external and internal events, and collaborate effectively with other academic colleagues and key stakeholders.

• Masters’ level qualification within Computing, Technology or a related subject.
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g., PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA QTLS/QTS Secondary).
• Relevant industry experience within the business world, including business development.
• Demonstrated ability to harness and develop the talents of the team to create an innovative and exciting environment for teaching, learning, research, and industry‑focused activities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, effective people management, motivation and team‑building skills.
• A successful track record of leading academic programmes at different levels/modes of study, ensuring relevant programmes deliver high levels of Student Experience and Student Outcomes (TEF metrics), and Student Satisfaction.

• A PhD or other Level 7 qualifications.
• Management training/qualification demonstrating the ability to lead others.

At Arden, you will become part of a passionate…