Head of Business School – Education - #2118447

Are you an experienced senior leader in Business Education?

We are working with a growing and ambitious education organisation that is looking to appoint an exceptional Head of Business School to lead the strategic development, academic quality and continued growth of its Business Management provision.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced education professional who can combine academic leadership with commercial awareness, curriculum development and a strong focus on student outcomes.

You will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the Business School, develop new programmes, build valuable industry partnerships and lead a talented academic team.

The Role

Reporting to the CEO, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Business Management portfolio.

You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality education, maintaining strong academic standards and developing programmes that reflect the changing needs of modern business, leadership, management and enterprise.

You will play a key role in identifying new opportunities for growth, developing courses and partnerships, improving student outcomes and ensuring the Business School continues to meet the needs of both students and employers.

This is an exciting role for someone who wants to make a real impact within a growing education environment, with the autonomy to influence strategy and shape future provision.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Develop and deliver the strategic direction for the Business School.

Lead the growth and development of Business Management provision.

Identify new market opportunities and emerging education and business trends.

Develop new programmes and areas of provision.

Contribute to wider organisational strategy and senior leadership decisions.

Academic Quality & Student Experience

Take responsibility for teaching quality, academic standards and student outcomes.

Ensure programmes remain relevant, engaging and aligned with employer requirements.

Drive continuous improvement across the student journey.

Use performance and student data to identify opportunities for improvement.

Promote an inclusive, accessible and high-quality learning environment.

Curriculum & Innovation

Lead curriculum development across Business Management and related subjects.

Identify opportunities for innovative and flexible approaches to education.

Encourage industry-focused and practical learning.

Develop programmes that support employability, progression and career opportunities.

People Leadership

Lead, motivate and develop academic teams.

Create a positive, high-performing and accountable culture.

Support the development of senior academic staff.

Oversee workforce planning and effective use of resources.

Commercial & Operational Leadership

Manage budgets and ensure financial sustainability.

Identify opportunities to grow student numbers and expand provision.

Ensure resources are used effectively.

Respond to changes in the education market and student demand.

Industry & External Partnerships

Build strong relationships with employers, universities, professional organisations and business networks.

Develop opportunities for work experience, placements and employer engagement.

Strengthen the profile and reputation of the Business School.

Ensure education provision reflects real-world business needs.

Governance & Compliance

Maintain high standards of academic governance and quality assurance.

Ensure compliance with relevant education regulations and frameworks.

Support effective risk management, safeguarding and health & safety.

Contribute to internal quality assurance and governance processes.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and credible senior education leader who can demonstrate:

Senior leadership experience within higher education, further education, business education or a related environment.

A strong background in Business Management, Business, Leadership, Enterprise, Digital Business or a related discipline.

A PhD or equivalent qualification.

A strong academic or professional profile.

Proven experience leading growth, change or organisational improvement.

Experience managing budgets, resources and teams.

Experience working within a regulated or accredited education environment.

Strong understanding of academic quality and student outcomes.

Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

The ability to develop strong relationships with employers and external partners.

A genuine passion for delivering high-quality education and improving outcomes for students.

Desirable Experience

It would be advantageous if you have:

Experience leading a large or multidisciplinary academic team.

Professorial or equivalent professional standing.

Experience developing new education programmes or expanding academic provision.

Experience working with regulatory, quality or professional accreditation frameworks.

A successful track record of developing partnerships with universities, employers or professional organisations.

Experience of driving commercial growth within an education environment.

You will have the opportunity to

Shape and influence the future direction of a Business School.

Lead the development of new and exciting education provision.

Work closely with senior leadership.

Build meaningful relationships with employers and industry.

Develop and inspire academic teams.

Make a genuine difference to student outcomes.

Play a key role in the continued growth and success of the organisation.

If you are an experienced education leader with a strong background in Business Management and are ready for your next senior leadership challenge, we would love to hear from you.

If we have not contacted you within 48 hours, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.