The role must be defined by the Head of Department (HoD) and a job description provided. Recruitment and selection is the responsibility of the department.
The term of the appointment is for a fixed term, normally four years extendable by up to a further four years by mutual consent. Ideally, the Deputy HoD role should be able to provide continuity in the event of a change of HoD.
Deputy HoDs are paid an allowance of £4,305 which is paid monthly and is pensionable.
The allowance will be automatically adjusted by the national pay award each year.