Job Description

Department: Academic/Bath Spa University partnership (BSU)
Location: Any GBS Campuses
Type of Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Our Vision: Changing lives through education.
What we do: GBS is a higher education provider, working in partnership with several of the UK's leading higher education providers to offer a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. As part of our partnership with BSU, we offer a wide range of modern courses across business, construction, computing, project management, psychology and counselling. BSU students graduate as engaged global citizens who are ready for the world of work. 96.1% of graduates find themselves in work or further study within six months.
The role: We are currently seeking an Associate Dean in Construction Management/Built Environment
Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• To provide leadership to staff involved in the delivery of the programmes delivered by GBS working with Level Leaders, Module Leaders, teaching staff and professional services staff.
• To manage, on a day-to-day basis, the operation of the programmes awarded by the partner organisation delivered at all GBS campuses.
• To ensure that students experience the highest quality teaching and learning experience, pastoral support, and careers advice.
• To ensure that academic standards are met through the assessment process and the marking criteria are consistently operated by all teaching staff involved in the assessment of students.
• To manage the programme(s) to meet targets set by GBS for student attendance, continuation, completion and progression.
• To write high quality reports based on relevant quantitative and qualitative data for internal and external audiences.
• To ensure that the quality assurance and quality enhancement requirements of the partner organisation are fully adhered to and implemented across all the programmes at all GBS campuses.
• To liaise with key staff at the partner organisation, including the Link Tutor, and act as the key point of contact between GBS and the partner organisation for the specific programme.
• To attend relevant partnership meetings with the partner organisation and ensure that reports for meetings are produced in a timely manner and of the highest quality.
• To ensure that staff and students make full use of learning and other resources provided by GBS and the partner organisation, if applicable.
• To deal with student issues in a timely and professional manner using the appropriate policies and procedures of the partner organisation and/or GBS.
• To line manage academic staff involved with the delivery and support of the specific programme(s).
• To undertake other duties and responsibilities in the spirit of the role of Associate Dean, and as required by the Dean or Deputy Dean.
• To work efficiently, accurately and with attention to detail.
• To contribute effectively to the Faculty Management Team to ensure the delivery of high quality programme(s) in an efficient and effective manner and ensure a good relationship with the partner university.
• To travel to all GBS campuses delivering the partner organisation programmes as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Good honours degree and Master's degree in a relevant subject area
• Experience of successful programme management
• Experience of upholding academic standards and enhancing the student learning experience
• Experience of working in partnership with universities and other higher education related organisations
• Knowledge and understanding of implementing internal quality assurance systems and external quality assurance, e.g. by the Office for Students
• A professional approach, operating with integrity at all times.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an enthusiastic approach

Desirable

• Experience in the Construction industry
• Professional qualifications of relevance to the Construction industry
• Recognised teaching qualification, or equivalent recognition, for example, with Advance HE (e.g. FHEA) Experience of quality assurance reviews, for example the QAA or OfS
• External examining at UK universities and other higher education providers
• PhD or equivalent high level professional experience in the related discipline
• Leadership experience in leading through a period of significant expansion or change.
• Knowledge or a track record of construction management with a specific focus on building information modelling (BIM) and digital technologies relevant to construction at undergraduate and postgraduate level OR relevant professional experience.
• Experience of design, development, approval or amendment of academic programmes or equivalent
• Full membership of CIOB or an equivalent body

In return we offer a great working environment, career progression and some great benefits which include:

• Highly competitive salary and bonus
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising by one extra day leave per year of service, up to a maximum of five additional days
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice option
• Tuition reimbursement for career development courses
• Access to a range of discounts to over 3000 retail outlet stores
• Opportunity to earn money back on your personal reward page
• Employee Assistance programme with access to 24-hour confidential support
• Generous employee referral programme

"GBS has greatly supported my professional development by offering me a chance to teach diverse, non-traditional students and by sponsoring my FHEA application, which has been invaluable in consolidating my teaching practices."
-- John Traichaisit, Consultant Lecturer
GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed.
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