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Location Stratford Campus Salary £46,471 to £60,752 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Part Time Hours per Week 21.6 Post Type Permanent Closing Date Sunday 01 February 2026 Interview Date Tuesday 17 February 2026 Reference 1583-25-A University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. About Us The Department of Psychology and Human Development comprises a student-focused team of academics who deliver high-quality accredited degrees in Psychology including our BPS-accredited MSc in Occupational & Organisational Psychology and ABP-accredited MSc in Business Psychology. There are organisational and business routes in our closely allied applied positive psychology and coaching courses. The department also provides professional training in Psychology and a highly popular MSc Psychology (conversion) course as well as a suite of undergraduate accredited degrees. Our breadth of provision complements a thriving research-based PhD programme. Alongside excellence in teaching, we also boast of an impressive research profile; in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF) the school was one of only four submissions to secure 100% 4* rating for research impact. We aim to support colleagues to develop their research plans and to submit grant applications and top-rated journal articles. This is a very exciting time to join an enthusiastic team of academics who can shape and influence the development of our applied UEL psychology provision. We would want to appoint as soon as possible. About You Essential criteria; MA/MSc (or above) in Occupational/Organisational Psychology or Business Psychology (A/C)  Knowledge of current developments in the field of Occupational/Organisational Psychology (A/I) Experience of delivering effective teaching and assessment in Higher Education including Masters level (A/I) Experience of providing research supervision to postgraduate students (A/I) Organisational psychology practice in the workplace (A/I) Excellent written and oral communication skills (I/P) Ability to manage complex processes and facilitate personal development (I) About the Job The postholder will contribute to the provision of a high-quality, research-informed learning and assessment experience. This includes teaching across theoretical and applied components of the course (e.g., health and wellbeing at work; assessing and developing individuals in the workplace; work design, organizational change and development; leading and motivating people at work). You will supervise students undertaking research projects, applying your research skills (quantitative and/or qualitative as required) and supporting students’ development through their learning. For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, the postholder will also play a role in curriculum design, research development, and/or programme innovation, contributing to the strategic direction of the programme within the School. We welcome candidates who are committed to collaborative practice within the workplace, equal opportunities for diverse and multicultural students, as well as practical experience of applying organizational, occupational, or business psychology in the workplace. Ideally, you have relevant practitioner or research outputs such as experience of providing consultancy work, continuing professional development or other income-generation activities such as obtaining grants for applied work and research. As appropriate for postgraduate delivery, you should have an up-to-date knowledge of the relevant frameworks for Higher Education quality (e.g., FHEQ, and ideally professional recognition, e.g., HEA). If you are looking to build your career in a dynamic, inclusive and performance-focused team and are inspired by our environment and drive for success, we want you to apply to join the University of East London. We are looking for inspirational individuals who have a passion to make a positive difference. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 35 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping. Equal Opportunities UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: as members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form. So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and committed to success, we want you to apply today! Further Details ob Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Lead Institutional Transformation Through Collaborative Excellence Build on Strong Foundations to Drive Aligned, Measurable Impact Across the University Full-time, 3-year fixed term position with a competitive remuneration package, including 17% superannuation. About the opportunity Collective Excellence 2028 represents a significant evolution in how the University achieves its ambitions-shifting from multiple plans to one aligned strategy, from dispersed effort to targeted action, and from foundational work to measurable impact. Building on substantial groundwork already completed, this role will drive the next phase: embedding collaboration, elevating collective leadership capability, and creating sustainable forums and channels for joint achievement. As the Executive Program Director, Collective Excellence 2028, you will lead one of the University's most significant transformation agendas, spearheading a strategic portfolio of eight major university-wide initiatives designed to elevate education, research, and institutional performance. This senior leadership role will convene and facilitate cross-institutional collaboration, working through complex stakeholder landscapes to drive collective ownership and accountability for the CE28 portfolio. You will design and lead forums for co-creation, build collective leadership capability across faculties and Portfolios, and establish the governance mechanisms that enable-rather than constrain-collaborative achievement. Partnering closely with the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost Office, Education and Students, Research and Community and Leadership portfolios, faculties, University schools and the strategy portfolio you will bring deep expertise in large-scale transformation to guide decision-making and drive consistent, high-quality implementation. With a focus on measurable improvements in teaching quality, research performance, and student outcomes, your leadership will ensure transparent, on-time, on-budget delivery of the Collective Excellence 2028 initiatives alongside key leaders of the individual programs, helping shape the future of the University. The objectives for the Executive Program Director, Collective Excellence 2028 are to: Lead collaborative delivery and institutional alignment - Convene senior leaders, facilitate cross-portfolio working groups, and build forums for co-creation and collective problem-solving that drive University-wide performance uplift and shape future strategic investment proposals Develop collective leadership capability -Support capacity building across the institution for collaborative leadership, enable cross-functional teams to jointly own outcomes, and champion the cultural and behavioural shifts required for sustained excellence Establish enabling governance frameworks - Implement and oversee CE28 Board and workstream structures that facilitate rather than constrain delivery, ensuring strong risk management, transparent decision-making, and alignment with institutional priorities Drive benefits realisation through partnership - Partner with faculties and University schools and portfolios to co-develop benefits models, define measures and baselines, embed tracking mechanisms, and jointly monitor impacts on institutional KPIs while driving continuous improvement across the CE28 portfolio Provide portfolio oversight and strategic direction - Monitor progress across faculties and University schools and the three academic portfolios leading initiatives, resolve delivery challenges, oversee program financials end-to-end (including budgeting, allocation of funds, expenditure monitoring, and identifying financial risks), and maintain transparent reporting to Senate and executive committees Execute communications and stakeholder engagement - Implement CE28 communication strategies, build strong relationships with senior leaders across all portfolios but in particular the program teams leading the 8 initiatives, and sustain engagement through the transformation journey, championing University values and enabling policy and cultural improvements. About you The ideal candidate will bring: Exceptional stakeholder engagement and facilitation expertise, with demonstrated success building consensus, facilitating complex decision-making forums, and navigating matrixed organisations to achieve collective outcomes in higher education or public sector contexts Advanced communication and influence skills, with the ability to convene diverse groups, broker agreements, resolve conflict constructively, and engage, challenge and support senior executives through trusted advisory relationships, building collective leadership capability across senior teams with tact, judgement and discretion Proven leadership (Director or above) in large-scale transformation, with experience delivering complex programs, defining measurable outcomes, and aligning organisational capability with strategic goals within a large matrixed organisation, preferably higher education or public sector Strong governance and policy capability, with extensive experience managing governance matters in large, complex institutions and translating frameworks into effective operational processes that enable rather than constrain delivery Exceptional people leadership and team management, including motivating multidisciplinary teams, managing performance, and guiding staff through significant change Highly developed project and operational skills, including process design, budget oversight, prioritisation, and managing multiple concurrent initiatives in a fast-paced environment Work rights You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Term and remuneration This position is fixed-term. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and the candidate's relevant experience and qualifications. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the position description for further details. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Sajad Bahram (Senior Talent Partner, Recruitment Operations, Human Resources) on + 0433 694 010 or sajad.bahram@sydney.edu.au Copyright The University of Sydney - The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Sunday 01 February 2026 11:59 PM

Salary: £62,361 per annum (Fixed) Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Business, Higher Education Job reference: REQ000471 Attachments: attachment DHOD - JDPS - Jan 26.pdf Job description Business & Enterprise is the largest department within University College Birmingham, with almost 2000 students, it continues to evolve and grow, we are seeking to strengthen our leadership team with the appointment of a new Deputy Head.  The department is part of our ambitious Business School, which spans a diverse range of curriculum areas, working collaboratively to enhance student experience and outcomes. This role requires a strong leader with a solid understanding of the operational demands within a dynamic Higher Education environment, working under the leadership of the Head of Department. The successful candidate will be adept at fostering collaboration while helping to drive innovation and change. Engagement with a broad spectrum of business sectors, including SMEs, enterprise, and professional bodies, is integral to the role, alongside a commitment to supporting colleagues and students. Applicants should bring substantial experience and expertise in a field relevant to the Business & Enterprise portfolio, expertise in the teaching of Finance, HRM, or Strategy would be of particular interest. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the postholder will maintain a small teaching and supervision workload, and contribute to the department's academic mission, whilst maintaining their own professional credibility. We offer a hardworking, supportive team environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape initiatives, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to the success of our students. This is a role for an ambitious and forward-thinking individual, ready to play a key part in the continued growth and innovation of the department and wider Business School. Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the advertised closing date should sufficiently number of applications be received. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, and the Business School is a proud member of CABS, AASCB and BGA. You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.