Dean and Head of School of Health Sciences

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Health Sciences Research & Teaching
Location:  UK Other
Salary:  Competitive salary plus Leadership Allowance
Closing Date:  Tuesday 19 March 2024
Reference:  MED079824

We are looking to appoint a Dean and Head of School to the School of Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham. This exciting leadership role will require someone with passion, drive and high-quality leadership and communication skills to provide inspirational, effective, and efficient leadership to our school.

As Dean and Head of School, you will be accountable to the Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor for all aspects of the performance and running of the School, including resource and budget management, and working with the senior leadership team to develop capacity and talent within the School for delivery of excellence in education and research. You will provide strong and effective leadership and management for the School, with the ability to motivate, develop and enthuse others to deliver high standards in response to key performance indicators and metrics.

You will be a key member of the Faculty Executive Board working with colleagues on delivering Faculty performance, strategy and financial plans. Within the School, you will develop and deliver strategy implementation plans in line with University and Faculty strategic plans, to achieve and maintain high standards in research and quality education and experience for our students. 

You must be able to demonstrate effective, inclusive leadership and have a proven track record of successful management, both strategically and operationally of a department or academic unit, as well as experience in the delivery of quality research and teaching programmes.

Your interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate, influence, and motivate others are essential to ensure the vision and values of the University are achieved. 

You must be a confident presenter able to communicate in a large range of formal and informal settings.

Strong analysis, judgement and problem solving will be key to success along with the ability to cope under pressure with competing demands.

You will have a recognised profile of significant personal achievement, as well as an understanding of the issues and opportunities facing both the HE and Healthcare sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity to act as an ambassador for the Faculty and University and to show your commitment to enhancing the quality and reputation of our academic services. 

We are seeking applications from highly-motivated people whose background, experience and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing leadership team. You will be appointed into a permanent professorial role, with the first five years as Dean and Head of School, and the potential for renewal for a second term. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours).

To access the role profile and to make an application please visit the link below. You are required to upload your CV and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing:

• The qualities that you would bring to the role,

• Your vision and strategy for the School of Health Sciences,

• An overview of the challenges facing the School and Faculty and appropriate solutions for addressing these challenges.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Sube Banerjee by email to [email protected].

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