Head of Life, Clinical and Health Sciences

Job description:

Shape the future of Life, Clinical and Health Sciences

We are seeking an ambitious and experienced academic leader to provide strategic leadership for our growing School of Life, Clinical and Health Sciences, shaping a distinctive and forward-looking academic portfolio that responds to the evolving needs of students, employers, healthcare providers and the wider economy. You will lead and inspire academic and professional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration while driving the development of new academic provision and opportunities for sustainable growth.

A key priority will be to identify and develop new areas of provision, with an understanding of Pharmacy education particularly welcome, alongside the ability to translate emerging opportunities into successful and sustainable academic programmes. You will also play an important role in expanding apprenticeships and work-based learning in alignment with the University's academic and workforce strategies, building strong partnerships with industry, healthcare organisations and professional bodies to enhance curriculum development, placements, research, knowledge exchange and graduate employment.

You will bring a strong track record of academic leadership, with the credibility and vision to lead through change, develop colleagues and deliver strategic priorities. Combining academic expertise with commercial awareness and excellent relationship-building skills, you will have experience of developing provision, improving student outcomes and translating strategic ambitions into tangible results. Above all, you will be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can bring people together around a shared vision, champion innovation and ensure the School makes a meaningful and lasting contribution to students, employers, the professions and the communities it serves.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

For a full job description and person specification please click here.

The post will be based at Luton (with travel to other campuses as required).

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and values the diversity of all its workforce and student population.

At the University of Bedfordshire, inclusivity is a key University value, and we are committed to creating an environment in which we celebrate and value the diversity of our staff and student community and provide fair opportunity and outcomes for all.

We recognise that diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent and benefit from opportunities that the diversity of talent and thought creates.

We, therefore, particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the University of Bedfordshire’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority backgrounds (particularly in roles in grades 7 and above), disabled people; LGBTQ+ people; and women in some senior grades.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

We offer a range of employee benefits including a generous pension and annual leave entitlement, free fitness classes and gym membership, flexible working arrangements, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. For further details, please click here.

To Apply

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For any enquires, email People & Culture at P&C@beds.ac.uk.

Please note a Curriculum Vitae will only be accepted if accompanied by a fully completed University application form.

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