Head of Department Nursing & midwifery

Division, Department: CU Health and Care Limited (CUHC), Department of Nursing and Midwifery

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £65,813 up to £75,104 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education provider dedicated to Creating Better Futures. We are driven by the belief that through education, equity, and innovation, we empower our students, people, and communities to transform their lives.

Central to our 2030 Strategy is the ambitious growth of our School of Health and Care to meet the evolving health needs of the future locally, nationally, and globally. To enable this, our School has evolved into Coventry University Health and Care Limited. This agile, autonomous structure allows us to push boundaries and foster closer partnerships, enabling us to scale our provision and widen access to rewarding careers across the health and social care sector.

The Role

Coventry University seeks an effective Head of Department for Nursing & Midwifery to lead strategic, academic, and operational functions within (CUHC). Reporting to the Director of Academic Services, the role is key to delivering the University’s mission, objectives, and performance targets across teaching, learning, and the student experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Head of Department will provide strategic direction and academic leadership aligned with university priorities. We seek leaders with strong academic management experience, a record of excellence in teaching and scholarship, and the ability to drive transformational change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing academic leadership and guiding subject development.
• Leading departmental growth, innovation, and financial sustainability.
• Ensuring excellence in teaching, assessment, and student experience.
• Managing staff performance, workload, and development.
• Overseeing curriculum design, quality assurance, and PSRB compliance.
• Building national and international reputation and partnerships.
• Supporting internationalisation, commercialisation, and CPD.
• Ensuring effective communication and efficient resource deployment.

 Qualifications Required

• PhD with relevant subject expertise or equivalent professional experience plus postgraduate qualification.
• Registration with HCPC/NMC or relevant PSRB.
• Recognised HE teaching qualification and/or UKPSF recognition.

Our Successful Candidate

You will demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship, and creative practice, with experience developing others.

You will bring strategic insight, strong understanding of the academic and funding environment, and the ability to translate strategy into action.

Strong leadership, project and resource management skills, partnership development, and excellent communication are essential to representing CU Health and Care nationally and internationally.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package including:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across major Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

To apply please complete the application form in full, provide a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the person specification.

Closing Date: 1^st March 2026

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