Deputy Head of Department

Job Title: Deputy Head of Department

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £62,361 per annum - Fixed

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated academic leader to join the Department of Health, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences as Deputy Head of Department.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the leadership and operational management of a dynamic academic department. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will help shape and deliver strategic priorities, support curriculum enhancement, drive high-quality learning and teaching, and contribute to an outstanding student and staff experience.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience of programme leadership in higher education, excellent people management skills, and the ability to lead teams with confidence, clarity and ambition. You will also have a strong understanding of academic quality, curriculum development and professional body requirements within health, nutrition, exercise science or a related discipline.

We are looking for someone who can inspire colleagues, support innovation, manage resources effectively and represent the Department internally and externally. If you are a collaborative, forward-thinking academic leader committed to student success and continuous improvement, we would welcome your application.

The Interview is scheduled to take place on the 9 November 2026.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions
    • Teachers' Pension Scheme - 28.6%
  • Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
  • Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
  • Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
  • Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
  • A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
  • Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
  • Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 25 October 2026.

Interview Date - Monday 9 November 2026.

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