Associate Dean - Students

Location: Stoke/Stafford Campus
Salary: £75,915 to £80,524Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Release Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Reference: HEPS167-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of the University

Main Responsibilities

Working closely with Course Directors, Heads of Department and professional service teams, you will drive continuous improvement in student satisfaction and success, champion inclusive and innovative educational practice, and ensure delivery against key institutional priorities and performance measures.

About You

• Significant leadership experience in higher education
• A strong track record of enhancing student outcomes and the overall student experience.
• Expertise in student support, wellbeing, inclusion and academic success.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience), a teaching qualification, and Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the educational experience of our students and contribute to the continued success of a vibrant and ambitious academic School.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Mike Phillips - Executive Dean

Please note that, if offered this position, the appointment procedure requires an Enhanced level of Disclosure with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for Adult and Child workforce

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.