Associate Head of School (Maternity Cover, Internal Only)

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Dorset House (Bournemouth - Talbot)

People and Organisations

Salary from £58,225 - £65,509 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £71,566

Fixed Term

Academic

24 Mar 2026

Full Time

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Associate Head of School (Maternity Cover, Internal Only)

About the role

This call is an expression of interest for an Associate Head of School role covering maternity leave. The appointment is temporary and will end on the return of the substantive post-holder. Should the current post-holder return earlier than anticipated, the cover arrangement will conclude at that point.

This role requires someone who is responsive, reliable and able to work calmly under pressure. You will need strong people management skills, sound judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at pace.

Role overview

The post holder must have strong experience across general business disciplines, with clear evidence of sustained delivery and measurable impact across the educational portfolio, including executive education.

The role has direct responsibility for NSS, graduate outcomes, continuation and completion, working closely with Programme Leaders and Level Leads to secure improvement at pace. The post holder will work closely with the Head of School on workload planning and delivery.

Please see the attached job description. If you are interested, please submit a CV and a one-page cover letter by 17:00 on Tuesday 24th March 2026, addressing the following:

Evidence of sustained, demonstrable impact in managing education and student experience
Evidence of relevant leadership or school-level coordination, including accountability for outcomes.
A clear explanation of how you would manage a demanding workload, competing priorities and decision-making under pressure, with examples of delivery.
How you meet the expectations specified in the job description.

Please speak to your line manager before applying.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY

About the department

Bournemouth University Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), a mark of excellence achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

As a hub for innovation and professional growth, we bring together students, academics, businesses and professional bodies to share knowledge and create impact.

Our partnerships with industry and the local community ensure that our teaching, research and engagement remain relevant, responsible and connected to the world of work.

We are committed to developing future-ready professionals who can lead, collaborate and drive positive change, locally, nationally and globally.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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