Head of the School of Health and Life Sciences

At Leeds Trinity University, we aspire to make a difference to the people, the professions and the places that we serve, and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people to join our University community.  We are ranked top in Yorkshire for learning community and pride ourselves on being the University where our students are a name, not just a number. The University has a distinctive, employability-focused educational offer and works closely with employers to address the skills needs of today’s workforce. Applications are invited for the following post:

Head of the School of Health and Life Sciences

Hours of Work: Full-time – 35 hours

Contract type:   Permanent

Salary:              Competitive (Grade 10)

Leeds Trinity University has embarked on the development of a range of Nursing, Allied Health Professions and Life Sciences programmes to support local, regional, and national workforce demands. We have developed BSc (Hons.) Nursing programmes in Adult, Mental Health, and Learning Disabilities fields, which are approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. These   commenced January 2024 and we are further growing the nursing portfolio. In addition, we will be launching the BSc (Hons.) Biomedical Science programme in September 2024 and are working with external partners to develop courses in the Allied Health Professions.

This is an exciting time for Leeds Trinity University, and we are looking for an innovative and experienced individual to lead the growing School of Health and Life Sciences.

The university has made significant investment in the specialist estate and equipment for the health and life sciences programmes, and we have added to our well-equipped sport therapy and exercise science laboratories, by creating a bespoke health building, with a technology-enabled community flat and clinical skills spaces and a well-equipped Biomedical Science laboratory.  The estate will continue to grow, and you will be lead on the shaping of it.

We are looking for an experienced academic leader in an area relevant to the school, who is registered with a relevant PSRB. You will have substantial experience of leading on the implementation of university strategic objectives in relation to student experience and outcomes; research and knowledge exchange; financial management; and staff experience and wellbeing. You will have a track record of working with senior external partners from health and life sciences and co-creating contemporary portfolio with them. If you are interested in growing a new school, creating innovative portfolio, working with senior regional health leaders and leading on creating exceptional student experience and outcomes, then we would love to hear you.

Please note that this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you would like to find out more, please contact Susan Wakefield, Deputy Dean, Faculty of Health Wellness and Life Sciences: s.wakefield@leedstrinity.ac.uk.

This advert will close on Sunday 7^th July 2024.

Interviews are expected to held on Friday 19^th July 2024.

If you have any queries about the application process, please email jobs@leedstrinity.ac.uk or call 0113 283 7130.

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented at this level within the University: Women, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

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