Jobs in Business Schools

To facilitate its further growth and development, the Business School is now a stand-alone unit within the University. As an integral part of its growth strategy, the School has initiated a plan to earn accreditation of the School from the main international accrediting agencies in the coming years.  The Business School comprises several related disciplines: Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Business Management, and Real Estate. The School is consistently highly ranked in national league tables, often among the top 20 for most of its subjects. Most recently it was ranked 13th in the UK for Accounting and Finance and 12th for Business Management Studies in the Complete University Guide 2022.

The Business School is seeking to appoint a Senior Lecturer in Finance with an interest in banking, asset pricing, corporate finance, or FinTech. We welcome applications from all areas of finance and related disciplines (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science).

Applicants with an interest in Machine Learning or AI are encouraged to apply. We are particularly keen to receive applications from individuals with expertise in Python (or R, C/C++) or cybersecurity (with finance applications).

We look to appoint academics who understand and have experience of delivering teaching to and assessing international students at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.  We are seeking to appointment someone who is ready to join an ambitious school and take on responsibility for a growing curriculum.

The Business School is seeking to appoint full-time staff at Senior Lecturer level in Finance to teach on a broad range of lectures and tutorials, and undertake administrative duties as necessary 

Applicants should have research expertise in the Finance area and have the ambition to work across disciplines and with industry to achieve their research vision as part of Aberdeen 2040.

Applicants will be open and collegiate in their approach and want to contribute to a cohesive and supportive work environment and engage in capacity building and mentoring in education.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on tGrade 8, £53,348 - £60,022 per annum, of the University pay scale and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a probation period.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here 

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

The candidate appointed to this post may be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis.  For more information please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Storey, HR Adviser (e-mail: lauren.storey@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. 

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7 July 2022

Should you wish to make an informal enquiry please contact:

Professor Gerhard Kling, Chair in Finance | Head of Discipline (Finance)

01224 273611

Gerhard.kling@abdn.ac.uk

or

Professor Angela J. Black, Director of Staffing

Angela.black@abdn.ac.uk

Please do not send application forms or CVs to Professor Kling or Professor Black.

Please quote reference number BUS197A on all correspondence

ffective and innovative teaching are key aspects of this post, and we seek candidates who can cover one or more core teaching areas in Accountancy such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Audit, or Tax. Candidates with experience of audit teaching are especially welcome.

The successful candidate will have the ability to contribute to the development of an internationally recognised centre of Accountancy research and teaching at the University of Aberdeen. Dependent on the level of appointment the candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of an ability to publish in internationally recognised journals (lecturer level) or will have an internationally recognised publication record and will have a track record in peer-rated grant applications and postgraduate supervision (senior lecturer level).

Proven administration and management experience are also desirable in the successful applicant at senior lecturer level.

For appointments made at Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale £42,149 - £50,296 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.

For appointments made at Senior Lecturer Level, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 salary scale  £53,348 – £60,022 per annum, with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

The candidate appointed to this post may be eligible for homeworking on an occasional or regular basis.  For more information please refer to our Homeworking Policy.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lauren Storey, HR Adviser (e-mail: lauren.storey@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr. Bill Jackson, Head of Accountancy.

William.jackson@abdn.ac.uk  

or

Angela J Black (Director of Staffing).

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  BUS180AX

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7 July 2022

The Business School embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

Henley Business School is a globally ranked, internationally renowned business school and part of the University of Reading. Due to the success of our Executive Education business and our strategic growth into new markets and areas of technical focus, we are seeking to recruit a Bid Manager.

Bid Manager Overview

A key member of the Business development team, you will work closely with Business Development Directors, Account Directors and Business Development Managers to compile winning bids for all the learning and development solutions we propose. Bid writing and managing multiple bid projects is the core part of the role.

If you have experience working in a bid function or team, this opportunity would suit an applicant with a proven track record of developing winning proposals or tender submissions in the learning, talent and leadership development space.

Bid Manager requirements

To be successful in the role you will have:

• A broad understanding of tender and proposal writing ideally in the talent development or leadership development marketplace
• A proven track record of bid writing/winning and tender submissions and the ability to manage large bids through procurement processes for major tenders
• Extensive bid experience in a solutions environment
• Strong Project management skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• A creative flair to develop compelling written content and drafting expertise

Please see the full advert for further detail relating to the role.

Interviews to be held 20 July 2022.

Salary: Pay Band for Associate Deans
Location: John Prince's St, London UK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time

Working in close collaboration with the Dean of School you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Fashion Business School’s academic offer. We are an ambitious school, with an exciting future of growth ahead as we build on our global reputation.

This is an important and varied role that will see you becoming a vital part of the College Management Team, helping to develop teaching and learning strategies and collaborative activity across the different academic levels within the School.

Why join us

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

London College of Fashion is extremely proud to be a global leader in fashion education, research and consultancy. Much of its success is down to its dedicated employees, and you will play an important role in shaping future creative professionals, and impact on the future of so many creative industries.

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change.  In 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.  Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our College’s history.

Your profile

Along with a relevant postgraduate qualification and a significant record of teaching, research and/or professional practice in your subject specialism within higher education, you will need experience of Quality Assurance policy, processes and procedures.

You will be high performing and highly motivated with significant experience of shaping and influencing strategic developments through your own contribution. Experience of developing and supervising research and/or commercial projects would be an advantage.

A naturally talented team leader, you will be informed about key issues in HE, and above all, you will be an impressive influencer and networker, who can support others to excel and build the essential connections that will help us build on our global reputation.

If you have any queries you may contact the LCF Staffing Team, email: vacancies@fashion.arts.ac.uk, phone: 07730 900321.

For full details on the assessment criteria and how to apply please click here.

 We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary: £19,623, with progression to £21,686 per annum

Closing Date: 27 October 2021

The Role

Newcastle University is seeking three motivated and organised Education Assistants to join our Education Team. You will provide administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of a cluster of the Business School’s taught programmes. Working under the oversight of an Education Administrator and the Education Team Leader, you will complete activities in the School Education Calendar and support student processes and activities. You will provide students with an excellent level of service and ensure that they are effectively supported throughout their programme. This will include acting as front line support for student queries in a range of locations on a rota basis. Following a recent Professional Services reorganisation, there has been significant additional staff resource invested in the School.

You will possess good organisation and communication skills and you will be keen to provide students and staff with a consistently excellent level of service. Ideally, you will have demonstrable work experience in a relevant role in a Higher Education setting, with a working knowledge of relevant University systems, although this is not essential. You will have a working knowledge of relevant systems, equipment, processes and procedures, including standard software packages.

For informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact David Platt, Education Team Leader (David.Platt2@ncl.ac.uk) by email in the first instance. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please see the Newcastle University website.

The post is full time, permanent.

Key Accountabilities

• Working under the oversight of an Education Administrator and the Education team leader, to complete activities in the School Education Activity Planner. These include but are not limited to:
  • Inputting amendments to annual documentation such as modules and regulations
  • Supporting the student registration and induction cycle, including organising inductions, updating handbooks, and personal tutor allocation
  • Ensuring up to date information is uploaded to the various University systems, i.e. SAP, Module Outline Forms (MOFs), NESS, Blackboard
  • Inputting updates of teaching materials on University systems as they arise, and the timely distribution of materials to staff and students
  • Checking and updating student data using University systems, including ensuring students are appropriately registered on programmes and modules as required.  Communicating changes and providing information to other services
  • Receiving and collating exam papers from academic colleagues, receiving and checking of coursework, including follow up for non or late submissions, distributing and tracking assessed work out for marking and chasing to ensure it is processed within expected timescales. Transcribing or uploading marks to relevant University systems, i.e. NESS, Blackboard. Acting as secretary to Module Moderation Boards and Boards of Examiners, including agenda preparation and circulation, minute taking and monitoring progress of actions
  • Acting as secretary to meetings including, but not limited to, Boards of Studies and Examiner and Module Moderation Boards, including meeting organisation, agenda preparation and circulation, minute taking and monitoring of actions
  • Setting up University systems evaluations for students to complete
• Managing receipt of absence request forms and processing of PEC requests, approving extensions within set criteria, liaising with professional service and academic colleagues where necessary, communicating decisions back to students and ensuring that institutional systems are updated
• Providing support for post application visit days
• To provide students with a consistent level of service and ensure they are effectively supported throughout their programme lifecycle, including whilst taking part in activities such as placements and mobility opportunities
• To act as front line support for student queries in various locations associated with the School on a rota basis and will be expected to take on a generic health and safety role within the School
• To work closely with colleagues/teams at School, University and faculty level to: deliver Business School strategy, ensuring alignment with the University’s strategies, policies, guidelines and approaches; share best practice in a service culture; and undertake joint planning with a commitment to change management in order to maximise impact and effectiveness
• To carry out other duties, as defined by line manager, which support the successful achievement of Business School vision and strategy

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge of relevant systems equipment, processes and procedures including standard software packages
• Appreciation of the standards for the conduct and output of the role
• Ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing
• Good I.T. skills, i.e. good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software packages   
• Familiarity with work priorities and those of colleagues
• Basic understanding of relevant policies and procedures, as they affect the role
• Willingness and availability to work flexibly when required and agreed with line manager
• Working knowledge of relevant systems (SAP, NESS, MOFs, Blackboard, Syllabus Plus, Evasys) (Desirable)
• Demonstrable work experience in a relevant role and/or comparable setting (Desirable)

Qualifications

• Grades A-C in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE (or vocational qualifications or equivalent)

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University also holds the HR Excellence in Research award for our work to support the career development of our researchers, and is a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

We understand how important the full employment package is to our colleagues at Newcastle University and we are committed to providing a great range of benefits and discounts for all.  You can learn more about what is available here on our Benefits Website page.

Salary: £55,840 - £62,415 per annum inclusive of London allowance for a Reader, or off scale for a Professor
Reference: QMUL24817
Location: Mile End
Closing date: 14-May-2021

About the Role

The School of Business and Management (SBM) seeks to recruit an outstanding researcher and teacher to a Readership or Professorship in Consumer Behaviour (Teaching & Research). This post offers an opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of marketing research and teaching in a rapidly growing and distinctive business and management school.

About You

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the capacity to research and publish at a world-leading level. The successful applicant will be a recognised leader in the field of consumer behaviour and be expected to have a strong and sustained publication record. Applicants should have a completed doctorate. The Reader/Professor will make significant contributions to the intellectual life of the School of Business and Management and the Department of Marketing. They will lead their research group by example, providing direction that will enable its success, deliver high quality teaching which enhances student experience, as well as contributing as a senior academic to the wider achievements of the School and Department. The post-holder will achieve this by:

• Making important research contributions to the field;
• Advancing the subject or profession through publications, creative works or other forms of scholarship or performance;
• Delivering high quality teaching including making innovations in key aspects of teaching and learning;
• Contributing to the administration of research, teaching and other university activities;
• Guiding and developing grant proposals;
• Maximising opportunities for public engagement in the subject.

The School is strongly committed to the development of all its staff and we will ensure that the successful candidate has the opportunity to develop their teaching, research and administrative skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the consumer behaviour teaching on our MSc and undergraduate programmes. We will consider applications from any area of consumer behaviour and consumer psychology. Applicants will be expected to show how their research interests complement those within the School and how they can contribute to the development of marketing programmes within the department of marketing.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Mile End Campus in London. It is a full-time, permanent appointment with an expected start date of 1^st September 2021. The starting salary will be in the range of £55,840 - £62,415 per annum inclusive of London allowance in the case of a Readership, or off scale in the case of a Professorship.

How to apply

Your application should include:

• a statement as to whether you are applying for a Readership or a Professorship,
• a focused CV of no more than fifteen pages, to include up to one page of evidence of teaching quality (for example recent evaluations and teaching awards or other recognition),
• a brief (one page) outline of your research plans for the next three years.

As part of the selection process, you will be asked to present to members of the Department of Marketing on your research and teaching. Please do not send research papers or evidence of qualifications with your application as these will be requested at a later stage in the process.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or Other Minority Ethnic groups and women as these groups are underrepresented at this level at Queen Mary.

Enquiries can be addressed to:

Professor Stephan Henneberg, Head of Marketing Department and Chair Professor of Marketing and Strategy: s.henneberg@qmul.ac.uk

For more information, and to apply for this role, please click here.

Location: Chartered ABS offices, 40 Queen Street, London EC4R 1DD - Flexible working arrangements available
Salary: Up to £40,000 plus generous annual leave and pension
Responsible to: Head of Conferences 
Duration: Full time, permanent

We are looking for an outstanding Senior Conference Producer to join our friendly team. The postholder will be responsible for researching and developing the programmes for our four major annual conferences and helping to grow our portfolio of other events. You will be responsible for producing intellectually stimulating programmes that are commercially viable. This will include market research with our members and committees, producing programmes, speaker invitations & management, event management, managing budgets. You will work closely with your colleagues in the marketing team and with the events coordinator.

As well as leading on Chartered ABS conferences you will have the opportunity to get involved in developing event for our other two brands: Small Business Charter, and Certified Management & Business Educator (CMBE). You will have the opportunity to explore new event formats and to help the Chartered ABS deliver events ranging from fully face-to-face, through to hybrid, blended, and fully online.

The candidate will have great skills in research, writing, liaising with senior-level individuals, and will have a commercial and entrepreneurial flair. We are looking for individuals with experience in researching and developing content for conference programmes or other learning & development and CPD activities.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to Oliver Lowe oliver.lowe@charteredabs.org. In your cover letter explain how your skills and experience meet the criteria for this role, and what motivates you to apply. Please also include your current salary and notice period.

For more information on the role, please click here. 

Deadline for applications: 23:59, Wednesday 27 July

Location: 40 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1DD
Salary: Up to £35,000 plus generous annual leave and pension
Responsible to: Head of Alumni Network
Duration: Full time, two year contract

Applicants are asked to send their CV, with a covering letter explaining how they meet the 'person specification', by 21 July 2022 to Gareth Davies Gareth.davies@charteredabs.org

We are seeking an entrepreneurial and inquisitive events professional to work as part of the delivery team for the Alumni Network of the Help to Grow: Management Course. The role includes developing a series of distinctive UK-wide events as well as inputting into an information/content strategy that will help small business leaders overcome challenges to growth and productivity.

This is a new role and the successful candidate will have a strong aptitude for event production, research & development, project management and stakeholder management. The post-holder will be required to research and write event programmes and source and onboard speakers and facilitators for online and in-person events. These events include national and regional conferences, networking events, seminars and webinars. In the early stages of the role, the post-holder will also support the development of the HTGM alumni content hub including finding speakers for podcasts and videos.

Working with our network of business schools and partners in the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), this is an exciting opportunity for someone to make a tangible contribution to a business support scheme of national importance and profile.

For more information on this role, please click here.