Head of the School of Healthcare

Do you have the strategic vision and leadership strengths to shape the School through inspiring, motivating and developing staff to achieve their full potential? Are you passionate about delivering world-leading research and an exceptional student experience? Do you have the vision and creativity to be part of the development of the Faculty’s Education vision?

You will lead and manage the School of Healthcare, maximising strategic opportunities arising from the changing landscape of higher education and the University’s strategic plan, whilst leading and delivering excellence in research and education.

You will be joining the Faculty leadership team at an exciting time as we develop our vision and strategy for student education, creating the learning environment for students to be multi-professionally trained, and build on the faculty’s ambitions in relation to the national education and workforce agenda for health and social care.  

You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Executive Committee, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will be taking on a significant and complex leadership role in the Faculty, and must be able to lead with a clear vision, engaging others across the School, Faculty and University.

You will have the leadership skills, ambition and creativity to take forward the development and delivery of the School’s academic strategy and objectives. You will thrive on working collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment to enhance the reputation of the School with a focus on quality and excellence. You will be a role model for the University core values of inclusivity, integrity, collaboration and compassion, and demonstrate courage in how you implement them.

Academic credibility is essential. You will have a sustained track record of excellence in research and/or student education, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – that’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further, or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Mark Kearney, Executive Dean, Faculty of Medicine and Health
Email: M.T.Kearney@leeds.ac.uk

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