Head of Subject, Computer Science

Birmingham Newman University invites applications for the position of Head of Subject in Computer Science within the School of Business and Law. This strategic post will lead the development, growth, and profile of Computer Science lowing the successful validation of a full undergraduate and postgraduate portfolio, this post will drive the next stage of expansion—focusing on recruitment, portfolio diversification, and alignment with the University’s growth strategy.

Computer Science is a recognised growth area for the School and is central to our strategic ambition to build applied digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cyber security, and data science. This is an opportunity to shape the direction of an emerging subject area, supported by a newly developed robotics and computing laboratory (Spring 2026), strong employer links and student‑centred education. The postholder will provide academic leadership and management of the Computer Science subject area, leading a team to deliver high‑quality teaching and learning, ensuring that the curriculum remains current, innovative, and aligned with industry expectations and OfS requirements.

You will be responsible for advancing the strategic priorities of the School by:

• Driving recruitment and market growth across undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.
• Leading engagement with regional employers, colleges, and industry partners to strengthen pathways into the University and support employability.
• Ensuring that resources and facilities, including computing and robotics labs, enable students to gain relevant, industry‑aligned skills.
• Promoting research‑informed teaching and supporting the pursuit of British Computer Society (BCS) accreditation.
• Overseeing quality assurance and enhancement across all Computer Science provision.

You will play a central role in establishing Birmingham Newman University as a distinctive provider of computing education in the region, known for applied learning, innovation, and inclusion.

You will bring academic credibility and subject expertise in Computer Science or a closely related field, underpinned by a strong understanding of contemporary computing education and the UK digital skills agenda. You will have proven experience of leading academic teams and programmes in higher education, with a record of achieving growth in student recruitment and programme development.

About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.

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This post is an outstanding opportunity to shape the future of Computer Science at Birmingham Newman University and contribute to the University’s long‑term growth and success.