Head of Undergraduate Programmes

Nottingham Trent University

  • Nottingham
  • £75,000-95,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
About the RoleWe are seeking to appoint a Head of Undergraduate (UG) Programmes to provide leadership to our team and UG programmes in Nottingham Business School (NBS) at Nottingham Trent University.You will be part of the NBS Executive Team and actively lead the development and delivery of one of UK's most vibrant undergraduate portfolios in business, management and economics. You will lead, develop and manage a strong team of UG course leaders and continue to enhance our international reputation for education and deliver our strategic KPIs for our undergraduate courses.This is a place for academic leaders like you, who care deeply about making a positive difference to people, business and society. You'll be given support to develop your ideas, have the chance to work with colleagues and excel in innovations that cement our place as a leading force in business and management education, research and impact.You will have a successful track record in leading course/programme design, development, and delivery. You'll also have the ability to lead an innovative team of course and module leaders and work with heads of department and activities to deliver outstanding outcomes for our students.At NBS you will be part of a great and forward-looking Triple Crown Business School and University community. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer with a strong reputation for developing colleagues and their potential.For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly.Interview date: October 2025Please note this role does not come with a professorial title, we have a separate process and criteria for professorial conferment.About UsNottingham Business School (NBS) holds a coveted triple Crown Status accredited by EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, putting us amongst the top 1% of business schools globally. Regarded as the business school for business, we also are Small Business Chartered (SBC) school, and a PRME Champion (Principles of Responsible Management Education).Our purpose and mission is to provide education and research that combines academic excellence with a positive impact on people, business and society.NBS is a world leader in experiential learning and personalisation and is committed to excellence which combines research rigour with beneficial impact on economic and societal welfare. Based at the heart of Nottingham in the iconic Newton Building and with substantial resources, we continue to grow our reputation as a place for excellent academics who make innovate with a purpose and make a positive difference.Our philosophy is to maximise the overlap of research, teaching and collaborative work with external organisations. We provide our colleagues with the support to develop their ideas, work with other colleagues and with business from diverse backgrounds and excel in bringing innovations that keep NBS a leading force in business, management and economics research and education.For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Baback Yazdani (Executive Dean for Nottingham Business School) .Join UsFind out more about our academic community at NTU, including the support we offer to academics at all stages of their careers atWe also offer:
  • 35 days annual leave per year, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata .
  • Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
  • Lifestyle Health Assessment or Private Medical Insurance.
  • Opportunity to receive a bonus for exceptional performance and contribution.
  • Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
  • And a whole lot more…
Safe and InclusiveAt NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.Whilst this role is currently eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route, upcoming immigration rules changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Visit for more information.This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.£75,000 to £95,000 p.a.

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