Head of Department in Computing; PG

Reporting into: Head of School Computing

Department: Computing

This role operates primarily on a remote working arrangement that will require occasional travel into our campuses. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

The Computing Department at Arden University is committed to providing students with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience necessary to develop in the fast-growing and ever-evolving tech industry. Through a blended and hands‑on learning, we prepare students for diverse careers, ranging from software development and cybersecurity to data analysis and IT consultancy. Our programmes emphasise innovation, problem‑solving, and real‑world application, ensuring graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of the digital age and succeed in a global, technology‑driven market.

As Head of Department, you will lead and develop academic staff, drive excellence in teaching and learning, and ensure outstanding student experience and outcomes across Computing programmes.

You will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, staff recruitment and development, quality assurance, and strategic planning—ensuring programmes remain innovative, relevant, and aligned with industry and professional expectations.

Arden University is an ambitious, award‑winning, and fast‑growing institution with a bold mission: to become the first‑choice university for career‑focused lifelong learners worldwide. With innovation and digital education at our core, we are disrupting the HE sector by delivering outstanding student outcomes, flexibility, and real‑world impact.

We are now seeking an inspiring Head of Department – Computing PG to provide academic leadership and help shape the future of digital‑first higher education. As the Head of Department for Computing in postgraduate degrees, you will be a collaborative, inspiring and student‑centred leader who is accountable for achieving outstanding quality features within Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Embedding outstanding teaching, feedback, and assessment practices to support students’ learning, progression, and attainment.

Inspiring and engaging course content (including physical and virtual learning resources) and delivery that stretches learners to develop knowledge to their fullest potential.

Delivering outstanding departmental rates of continuation and completion for learners as well as setting programme curriculums that provide learners with the right skills, knowledge, and behaviour to progress into managerial or professional employment, or further study.

Line manage Senior Lecturers and potentially other members of the academic team.

Recruitment of outstanding academic staff in their department and potentially undertake teaching and related duties on programmes relevant to their area of expertise, where possible.

Represent the University and its values, promoting Arden University and their programmes at external and internal events and collaborate effectively with other academic colleagues and key stakeholders.

Masters’ level qualification within Computing, Technology or a related subject.

Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or Fellowship (e.g.: PG Cert HE, SFHEA, PFHEA QTLS/QTS Secondary).

Relevant industry experience within the business world, including business development.

Demonstrated ability to harness and develop the talents of the team to create an innovative and exciting environment for teaching, learning, research, and…