Dear Colleague,
SP Jain has always been built by people who believe a business school should be close to industry, global in outlook and focused on student outcomes. Our multi-city model and culture of innovation have allowed us to grow a distinctive institution that connects ideas with practice and gives students the confidence to lead on a global stage.
London is a special part of this story. Establishing SP Jain London School of Management in Canary Wharf has created a platform for talent, research and industry engagement in one of the world’s most connected business districts. It is a place where employers, entrepreneurs and policymakers meet, and our students and faculty feel the energy of that proximity every day.
I would like to acknowledge the service of Dr Kim Soin, our founding Dean, who guided the School through its early milestones and helped establish strong academic and organisational foundations. I am grateful for her leadership and for the community she has built.
We are now entering a new phase; SP Jain London has been granted New Degree Awarding Powers by the Office for Students, and with that comes both responsibility and opportunity. Our new Dean will serve as our most senior academic leader and the effective head of the London School, reporting directly to me. This role carries the responsibility to shape strategy, champion academic excellence and grow a distinctively modern business school for London and for the world.
Our agenda is ambitious, and we are looking for someone equally so. Our new Dean, we anticipate, will drive programme innovation, strengthen impactful research, and ensure students benefit from rigorous teaching that reflects technology, data and the realities of contemporary management. The thoughtful use of AI in learning, the development of programmes in areas such as data science, financial technology and cyber security, and the building of strong partnerships with industry will all be central to our future ambitions.
What makes this opportunity distinctive is the combination of place and reach. London offers unrivalled access to employers and ideas. Our global network across Dubai, Singapore and Sydney offers genuine mobility for students and faculty, as well as collaboration on a scale that few schools can match.
We value leaders who are strategic and decisive, who communicate clearly, who are comfortable building external partnerships and who take pride in the student experience. With the right Dean, SP Jain London will deepen its contribution to London’s business community, advance research that matters and help more students thrive in international careers.
Thank you for your interest and I very much look forward to hearing from you via our executive search partner.
Yours sincerely,
SP Jain London is part of the SP Jain Group, a business education group known for its pioneering work in global business education.
The Group is named after the late Shriyans Prasad Jain, a visionary industrialist, philanthropist, and parliamentarian who played a key role in the Indian independence movement. A staunch advocate for education, Shriyans established several schools and educational institutions across India. In 2004, his grandson, Nitish Jain, established SP Jain School of Global Management (SP Jain Global), a business school in Dubai, to honour his grandfather’s legacy. SP Jain Global has since expanded to Singapore, Sydney and Mumbai, gaining a reputation for producing highly-skilled leaders with an international outlook through its multi-city programmes.
Now, the Group is bringing its unique brand of global education to London through SP Jain London. Proud of its legacy, SP Jain London upholds the values of excellence, innovation and social responsibility embodied by the late Shriyans Prasad Jain.
SP Jain London is registered with the Office for Students (OfS), the independent regulator of higher education in England. With a UK degree from SP Jain London, students will have an internationally recognised qualification that will give them a competitive edge in the job market.
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Since 2004, SP Jain Global has operated campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Sydney, delivering a unique multi-city model that requires students to study in three of these locations. This immersive structure attracts a diverse cohort and offers a globally integrated learning experience.
Our flagship Global MBA is consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 by Forbes, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal, while the Master of Global Business is regularly placed in the top 40 by the Financial Times.
This model fosters adaptability and cultural fluency, preparing students for the realities of global business. As companies increasingly demand knowledge of regional regulations, consumer behaviour, and local business practices, students benefit from exposure to varied economic and cultural contexts. SP Jain London students will also have access to these international campuses, enhancing their understanding and employability. Our graduate outcomes data supports the model’s positive impact on career success.
Over time, we’ve refined our programmes to integrate academic theory with practical business frameworks, experiential learning, and corporate-facing projects. Establishing a presence in London, home to major multinationals and global financial institutions, allows us to extend our educational philosophy to one of the world’s leading business hubs.
Our multi-city delivery is a cornerstone of the SP Jain Global experience, combining face-to-face and online learning across campuses. Accredited by TEQSA under the AQF, our courses are delivered by a unified academic team that rotates between cities, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality learning experience. Far from being satellite centres, each campus functions under a single academic and corporate governance structure.
Students rotate between campuses throughout their studies, supported by advanced synchronous teaching technology that ensures consistency across all locations. This approach enhances flexibility, student mobility, and cultural exposure. Our graduates enjoy strong employment outcomes globally, especially in the UK, underscoring the model’s effectiveness.
SP Jain London students benefit from formal articulation agreements, allowing seamless study across any of our global campuses. Our first BBA cohort has already begun taking advantage of this opportunity. This synchronised, integrated model offers a superior alternative to traditional exchange programmes.
Our London campus is fully integrated into the multi-city model. Postgraduate students may begin in Singapore or Dubai and complete terms in London, while undergraduates can study up to two semesters at campuses in Singapore, Dubai, or Sydney. Generous travel bursaries are available in the early years to support these international experiences.
Subject to visa regulations, students at each location can pursue internships that reinforce practical and globally relevant skills.
UK-based students will form part of a larger global academic journey. For example, undergraduates may study one year in Singapore, one in Dubai, and their final two years in London. Postgraduates often begin in Singapore before transitioning to the UK. Through this expanded presence, SP Jain Global continues to offer transformative, internationally recognised education to future global business leaders.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Dean
Location: SP Jain London School of Management (SPJL); 3-4 days on-site in Canary Wharf
Reports to: Global President, SP Jain London School of Management
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with the seniority of the role and the expectations of leading a well-regarded business school. Annual performance bonuses (up to 20%) are available (based on KPIs), with annual salary reviews in line with or above sector benchmarks.
Contract Type: Full-time, Senior Executive
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, NEST pension scheme, and the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the future of a globally recognised institution.
About SP Jain School of Global Management
SP Jain School of Global Management is an internationally acclaimed business school with campuses in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Sydney, London and California. Renowned for its disruptive approach to business education, SP Jain offers globally oriented undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that have earned top global rankings and accreditations.
The London School of Management (SPJL) started operations in September 2023 bringing SP Jain’s innovation-led and practice-driven education to one of the world’s greatest academic and business cities. The School is registered with the OfS and has new degree awarding powers.
Our structure
Job Purpose
The Dean will provide strategic and academic leadership at the SP Jain London School of Management, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, academic standards, and student experience. The postholder will play a pivotal role in delivering SP Jain’s vision of technology-led, globally oriented education leading to excellent employability, while contributing to its international reputation. The Dean will foster innovation in programme design and delivery, drive performance in teaching and research, and support strong engagement with industry and external stakeholders. Working with the other members of the senior leadership team the Dean will also ensure the implementation of the School Strategy and its ongoing development.
Key Responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience
Skills & Abilities
Desirable
Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to the SP Jain London School of Management. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.
The closing date for applications is noon on Sunday 28th September, 2025.
Applications should consist of:
Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please get in touch with Carolyn Coates at carolyn.coates@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7825 871 944 or Akhil Yerneni at akhil.yerneni@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7808 649 556.