Head of Clinical and Technical Services

Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a forward-thinking individual to join the School of Health and Society as Head of Clinical and Technical Services. This newly created leadership role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of clinical and technical service delivery across the School.

You’ll lead a growing team of technical and clinical support staff, providing strategic direction and ensuring high-quality, efficient services that underpin our teaching, research and clinical activity. As we prepare to move into a new state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing building in 2026, you will be instrumental in designing the systems and processes that ensure we are ready to deliver a first-class experience to our students, staff and service users.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in operational leadership within a health, clinical or educational environment, who is passionate about continuous improvement, service excellence, and collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and effective management of the School’s clinical and technical services, supporting a culture of high standards, accountability and excellent customer service.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of clinical and technical support teams, ensuring services are safe, efficient, and aligned with academic delivery needs.
• Lead on strategic planning and delivery of services in preparation for the new Health and Wellbeing building, working with senior colleagues to align resources, people, systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, regulatory and quality assurance standards, including those associated with professional, statutory and regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
• Work in close partnership with academic leaders, clinical educators and professional services to support curriculum delivery, student experience, and research activity.
• Manage budgets, staff and equipment, driving service improvement and innovation through data-informed planning and effective resource management.
• Contribute to School-level leadership as a member of the School Professional Services Leadership Team.

About the School
The School of Health and Society is the largest and most diverse school at the University of Salford and is recognised as a national leader in health education. With over 9000 students, we offer programmes in nursing, midwifery, allied health, psychology, social work and more — all underpinned by strong partnerships with the NHS and community organisations.

Our mission is to prepare confident, compassionate graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and values to thrive in the modern healthcare environment. We’re proud of our applied approach to learning, our industry-connected research, and our commitment to improving health outcomes in our local communities.

We are investing in new spaces and new ways of working — and this role will play a pivotal part in shaping how we deliver safe, effective, and inspiring clinical environments for years to come.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme.
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives.
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.

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