Clinical and Biomedical Sciences Department Manager

This full-time, permanent post is available from the 1 September 2024 within Education and Academic Services.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent, Department Manager (DM) role in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences (CBS) within the Faculty of Health & Life Sciences. CBS is a large, complex Department, based across multiple buildings and campuses, including laboratory, office, teaching and technical space. CBS undertakes internationally-excellent research and delivers sector-leading education in an inclusive and supportive working environment. It is home to ~400 members of staff and ca. 120 PGR students, supported by a wide range of Professional Services staff. We offer a range of undergraduate education programmes, including Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience as well as number of Masters-level programmes. CBS enjoys a close working relationship with NHS partners, both from a research and education perspective.

The Department Manager is a key individual in the Department, working very closely with the Head of Department. As a member of the Department Leadership Team (DLT), their role is to support strategic and operational planning while ensuring the day-to-day delivery of operations as the professional services lead. They work closely with other Professional Services, other Faculty Department Managers, NHS partners and become part of a university-wide Department Manager network.

The successful candidate will have proven problem-solving ability and leadership skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholders. They will also need to have strong people and administrative skills. Those with non-HE transferrable skills are welcome to apply.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

Further information
For further information, please contact Jo Shuttleworth, j.shuttleworth@exeter.ac.uk, Deputy Director of Faculty Operations; Starr Young, S.A.Young@exeter.ac.uk, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences Department Manager; or Jon Brown, J.T.Brown@exeter.ac.uk, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, Head of Department, for further information or a conversation about the role.

Interviews will most likely be held in person at our St Lukes Campus on 7 August.

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