Head of School of Finance and Accounting London, England
Job description
This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.
The University of Westminster has a long and distinctive history. Founded over 180 years ago as London’s first polytechnic institution, it has become known for the many ways in which it helps students to realise their full potential, regardless of background. Westminster’s founding values are to be inclusive, progressive and compassionate, with a spirit that reflects the University’s global reach and location at the heart of a world city which is home to diverse communities. Its teaching is practical, relevant, and contemporary. Providing grounded, holistic education with wide horizons and opportunities, it develops graduates who will help fuel growth and prosperity, and who become responsible citizens of the world.
The University now seeks a Head for its School of Finance and Accounting. The School has an exceptional team of nearly 50 faculty and 15 visiting practitioners, and serves c.1400 students. The School has a focused range of applied, professionally-accredited and market-leading undergraduate and Masters’ programmes, and enjoys close relationships with employers and all the major professional bodies.
A key member of the WBS Executive Group, the postholder will bring strong leadership to this diverse and dynamic School as well as contribute to the management and strategic development of WBS and the University more broadly. An inspiring leader, the new Head of School will drive excellence in the student experience, achieve outstanding graduate outcomes, continue the innovation in, and expansion of, market leading programmes, and deliver enhanced income and impact from research and knowledge exchange activity. A skilled communicator, with exceptional people and management skills, they will bring a track record in successful resource planning and implementation. Critically, they will evidence a passion for the School’s disciplines and align with the values and mission of the institution.
Westminster will be delighted to hear from those who share their ambition, energy and commitment, who take ownership and lead by example, and who embrace their culture of support, encouragement, and responsibility.
The closing date for applications is midday on Tuesday 9 May 2023
Please see candidate pack for details of other key dates.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Sanjana Kumar at [email protected] or on +44 (0)20 3928 7378, quoting the reference 6523.
The University of Westminster is actively committed to the principles of equality and inclusion and is working hard to increase the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly women, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, and disabled people.
At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors and all our stakeholders.
We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.
The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at interview stage.
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