Academic Officer – Professional Programmes in Health Sciences

Applications are invited for the above permanent, full-time post working in the School of Health Sciences. This role will be key to our success in recruiting students to our nursing and allied health programmes.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the academic team in all outreach, recruitment and selection activities for a range of programmes commissioned by Health Education and Improvement Wales. The role will also involve the delivery of sessions to support the integration of students on to their professional programme.

The successful candidate will need to understand the roles of a variety of health professional careers and the requirements of our professional programmes that lead to registration with a regulatory body. They will also be an excellent communicator, able to enthuse and inspire prospective and current students, acting as an ambassador for the range of professions.

Candidates will hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 27 November 2026

Informal enquiries about all posts can be made to Professor Julie Green, Head of School e-mail: j.green@bangor.ac.uk.

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