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School of Coding & AI

Coding and computer science education provider

Head of School (Business) - Business

School Leadership & AdministrationPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeBirmingham, UK£70k - £75k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Senior leadership experience within higher education business education, management, enterprise, leadership, digital business or a closely related sector.
  • Strong academic or professional credibility within Business Management or a related discipline.
  • A proven track record of driving growth, change or performance improvement in an academic setting.
  • Experience managing budgets and resources at scale.
  • Commercially minded senior academic leadership experience running a high-performing academic team, with responsibility for B3 metrics including student continuation, completion and progression.
  • Experience growing departmental offerings and improving education quality and courses to attract new students.
  • Experience with OfS or Ofsted regulated higher education environments.
  • Experience with OfS, TEF or KEF submissions.
  • Experience managing and influencing senior academic and external stakeholders.
  • Experience with QAA or PSRB inspections or frameworks.
  • Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

  • Set and deliver a clear academic and commercial strategy for the Business Management School.
  • Lead the growth and development of Business Management provision.
  • Identify market opportunities, sector needs and curriculum developments that support portfolio growth.
  • Contribute to senior leadership forums and wider organisational strategy.
  • Ensure the School’s direction aligns with organisational priorities, student outcomes and external sector expectations.
  • Own teaching quality, learning outcomes and the overall student experience.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies such as OfS, Ofsted and relevant PSRBs.
  • Use data, including NSS, continuation, completion and outcomes, to drive improvement.
  • Embed inclusive, accessible and high-quality education.
  • Develop research, scholarship and knowledge exchange activity across Business Management and related disciplines.
  • Encourage applied research, employer engagement and innovation that supports real-world business, leadership and management challenges.
  • Support staff development, research output and external funding opportunities.
  • Align activity with industry needs, employer expectations and regional economic priorities.
  • Lead and develop academic teams across the Business Management School.
  • Build a high-performing, accountable and engaged culture.
  • Manage senior roles within the School and support leadership capability.
  • Oversee workforce planning and effective deployment of resources.
  • Own and manage the Business Management School budget.
  • Ensure financial sustainability and delivery against agreed targets.
  • Optimise use of staff, space and resources.
  • Respond effectively to changes in funding, demand or market conditions.
  • Build and manage relationships with employers, universities, professional bodies, business networks and wider sector partners.
  • Create opportunities for placements, employability, applied learning and employer engagement.
  • Represent the Business Management School externally and strengthen its reputation.
  • Develop partnerships that support curriculum relevance, student progression and wider business impact.
  • Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Lead on risk management, safeguarding and health and safety within the School.
  • Contribute to academic governance and assurance processes.

Desired Qualifications

  • A PhD or exceptional work experience in place of a PhD.
  • Professorial or equivalent professional standing.
  • Experience leading large or multidisciplinary teams.
  • A track record of building external partnerships across academia, industry or the wider business community.
  • Experience developing new courses or expanding academic provision within Business Management, Enterprise, Leadership, Digital Business or related disciplines.

About the Company

School of Coding & AI

Coding and computer science education provider

What they do: They provide coding, computer science, and digital skills training for children, adults, and corporate clients through online courses, in-person centers, after-school clubs, and tutoring, including government-funded programs. How it works: Curricula run on a proprietary e-learning platform and at physical centers, covering coding, AI, cybersecurity, GCSE/A-levels, higher education, and workforce training. How they differ: They partner with over 150 schools and major firms, work with governments across the UK and 11 European countries, run initiatives like the UK’s first AI learning lab, Alternative Education Provision, The Work College, and SOC Communities Foundation. Their goal: to expand access to tech education, build digital skills, and create employment pathways for learners and underserved groups, supported by funding from investors.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$730K
Headquarters
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Founded
2016

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