Head of Academic Department (College of Creativity, Technology and Society) - Internal Only (CTS001-26-144)

The University is seeking exceptional leaders to take on the role of Head of Academic Departments providing academic and operational leadership across all areas of the Department within the College of Creativity, Technology and Society. This is a pivotal senior role, central to enabling the College and departments to deliver their academic strategy, research and knowledge exchange strategy, enhance operational performance, and deliver an outstanding student experience.

As a core member of the College Executive Board, you will work in close partnership with the Executive Dean, Deputy Executive Deans, Director of College Operations and colleagues across the University and College to ensure that College operations function as a cohesive, high‑performing unit aligned to our Brighton 2035 strategy to deliver excellent and equitable student outcomes, a distinctive, inclusive and attractive student experience and financial sustainability. 

We are seeking six Head of Departments for the College (one for each department) in the following areas; 

1. Brighton Business School
2. Department of Architecture and Environments
3. Departments of Arts and Design
4. Department of Engineering, Games and Computing
5. Department of Law and Society
6. Department of Media and Creative Technologies.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. This is a full-time role, and permanent, however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.

Interested candidates should provide an expression of interest (max equivalent to 2 sides of A4) stating which department they are applying for, and what experiences they can bring to this role, as well as a copy of their CV.

Closing Date: 14 Jul 2026

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £75,919 to £80,530 per annum