Interim Higher Education Consultant, UK University

Anderson Quigley is supporting a university in their search for an interim senior academic leader to provide strategic and operational support within the faculty of Computing, Engineering & Science.

This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by supporting the faculty’s senior leadership team in delivering key strategic priorities. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in workforce planning, curriculum development, academic quality assurance, and research enhancement during a period of transition.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic support to the faculty’s senior team, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities.
• Oversee key operational areas, including academic quality, staff development, and resource planning.
• Contribute to workforce planning, recruitment strategies, and staff retention initiatives.
• Represent the faculty in institutional meetings, committees, and external engagements.
• Support research, innovation, and teaching excellence to enhance the faculty’s impact.

Candidate profile:

• Senior academic leadership experience – Dean, Deputy Dean, Faculty Manager, or similar.
• A strong academic background in Computing, Engineering, or Science.
• Demonstrated strategic leadership within a higher education environment.
• Expertise in curriculum development, workforce planning, and academic governance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

This is an exciting interim opportunity for an experienced higher education leader to support a faculty through a critical period of change and development.

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Claire Lauder at Anderson Quigley via claire.lauder@andersonquigley.com