Head of School – Cambridge School Creative Industries

Job title:

Head of School – Cambridge School Creative Industries

Company:

Anglia Ruskin University

Job description

About ARU:ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.About the Role:The Cambridge School of Creative Industries at Anglia Ruskin University offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields such as film, television, media, music, computer games, writing, drama, and performing arts. Leveraging its strong industry connections within Cambridge and beyond, the school provides students with first class opportunities to showcase their creativity and build professional networks. The school comprises of professionals with extensive industry experience, ensuring that students get real world practical experience. The school has produced graduates who have achieved recognition in their respective fields, including award-winning authors, performers and film-makers. With a commitment to nurturing creativity through experimentation and critical thinking, the Cambridge School of Creative Industries transforms the lives of our students equipping them with the skills and knowledge to have successful careers in the Creative Industries sector.Based predominantly on the Cambridge campus, you’ll provide strategic leadership and management of the Cambridge School of Creative Industries across education, research and innovation, and external engagement. You’ll play a crucial role in the development of innovative and effective partnership working in the UK and internationally. You will also lead the development of new curricula in Chelmsford and online and develop the school’s potential for further degree apprenticeships, short courses and CPD.With a PhD or professional doctorate, you’ll be an experienced academic leader with an excellent track record of affecting positive change.Informal enquiries can be made to Clare Bacchus, Assistant to PVC Dean, Professor Catherine Lee, atFind out more about and .We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.Guidance Notes:Please download the Job Description Person Specification for key requirements. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

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Location

Cambridge

Job date

Fri, 16 May 2025 03:43:43 GMT

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