Dean
AI-349
Posted: 05/11/2025
- £31.46 to £39.83 Per: hour + Benefits: Temporary / Contract Work
- Leeds, Yorkshire,
- Temporary
Dean – Higher Education
Leeds
Full Time, Temporary Contract
Pay rate: £31.46 – £39.83 per hour (depending on experience)
I am recruiting on behalf of a prominent Leeds based university for an experienced Dean to lead one of their academic faculties on a full time temporary basis. This senior leadership role will involve providing strategic direction, overseeing academic standards, and supporting both staff and student success within the faculty.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide academic and operational leadership for the faculty, ensuring alignment with university strategy and objectives
• Oversee curriculum development, quality assurance, and teaching standards across all programmes
• Support, mentor, and manage academic and administrative staff
• Promote research, innovation, and collaboration within the faculty
• Represent the faculty at university committees, external meetings, and stakeholder engagements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards within higher education
Requirements
• Significant senior leadership experience within higher education, preferably at faculty or departmental level
• Strong track record in academic management, curriculum oversight, and quality assurance
• Relevant degree-level qualification, with postgraduate or professional experience highly desirable
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead teams in a dynamic academic environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced academic leader seeking a competitive hourly rate, immediate start, and the chance to make a strategic impact within a leading university.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Leeds
Full Time, Temporary Contract
Pay rate: £31.46 – £39.83 per hour (depending on experience)
I am recruiting on behalf of a prominent Leeds based university for an experienced Dean to lead one of their academic faculties on a full time temporary basis. This senior leadership role will involve providing strategic direction, overseeing academic standards, and supporting both staff and student success within the faculty.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide academic and operational leadership for the faculty, ensuring alignment with university strategy and objectives
• Oversee curriculum development, quality assurance, and teaching standards across all programmes
• Support, mentor, and manage academic and administrative staff
• Promote research, innovation, and collaboration within the faculty
• Represent the faculty at university committees, external meetings, and stakeholder engagements
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards within higher education
Requirements
• Significant senior leadership experience within higher education, preferably at faculty or departmental level
• Strong track record in academic management, curriculum oversight, and quality assurance
• Relevant degree-level qualification, with postgraduate or professional experience highly desirable
• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead teams in a dynamic academic environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced academic leader seeking a competitive hourly rate, immediate start, and the chance to make a strategic impact within a leading university.
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV for consideration.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
