Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is an ambitious, growing university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive, and entrepreneurial education and research. We are ranked in the world’s top 350 HEIs in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and are in the top ten mainstream universities in the country for the proportion of UK undergraduates in employment 15 months after graduating. We have campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough, with around 40,000 students from over 135 countries. Our student population is vibrant and diverse, putting us in an excellent position to respond to the various challenges facing the sector. At the same time, as a civic institution with campuses across the East of England we are committed to working with others to enhance the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of our region.

This is an exciting time to join ARU and an outstanding opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Social Care. As the largest faculty in Anglia Ruskin University, the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Social Care is the largest provider of health and social care courses in the East of England, and we are proud to educate the doctors in the first School of Medicine in Essex. Over the last five years we have grown significantly in size by seizing opportunities and responding to national priorities and needs of our local partners. Our new Pro Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Social Care will provide strategic leadership and management for the Faculty across education, research and innovation and external engagement. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor, and as a member of the University Executive Team, they will actively contribute to the development and achievement of the university’s overall strategy. They will also lead on the development of innovative and effective partnerships in the UK and internationally.

We are keen to hear from candidates who bring a proven track record of delivery in a senior academic or senior professional health-sector role. Candidates will be able to evidence a compelling academic profile and track record of research in a discipline relevant to the Faculty. Candidates must have credibility with key beneficiaries, and have substantial experience of building and maintaining external relationships with employers, professional bodies, and other key stakeholders.  A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area is essential.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference MADCD. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 11^th August 2023.