University of Nottingham
Dean and Head of School of Health Sciences
The University of Nottingham is seeking to appoint a Dean and Head of School of Health Sciences to join the School of Health Sciences to provide inspirational and effective leadership for the school. You will be accountable to the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor for all aspects of the school performance and operations, including resource and budget management. Additionally, you will collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop capacity and talent within the school, ensuring excellence in both education and research. A key focus will be on maintaining high standards in research, education quality, and the overall student experience.
In this role, you will actively contribute to the Faculty Executive Board, helping to shape strategic direction of the Faculty. You will also engage with key partners to represent the university and enhance its reputation.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate effective, inclusive leadership and management, both strategically and operationally within the academic unit. You are an inspirational leader who can drive high-quality direction for our school. This is an exciting role 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. You will build working relationships and collaborate effectively across formal and informal settings.
With a recognised profile of your academic achievements within research and teaching, you will have a good knowledge of the university activities and management structures, and the issues and opportunities facing the sector. We are seeking applications from candidates whose background, experience, and identity broadens and enhances the diversity of our existing leadership team.
This university is the home to a global community of defiant pioneers at the forefront of world-leading research. This is a place where lives are transformed, barriers are broken, and change is made together. We call this a world beyond ordinary.
We are ranked 108th in the world and 18th in the UK according to the QS World University Rankings 2025, our university continues to shine as a top-tier institution.
Our School of Health Sciences is one of the four schools in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, which is the biggest faculty within the University and one of the largest and broadest health faculties in the country. We deliver world-leading research and inspiring teaching for tomorrow’s scientists, doctors, health care professionals and vets. Health Sciences were ranked 4th in the UK for research quality, with 100% of our research environment being world-leading according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF2021). The School was also ranked 38th globally and 4th in the UK for Nursing in the 2024 QS World University Subject Rankings. The University also ranks 77th globally for Clinical and Health in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Nottingham on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WNYQ. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 3rd October.
This university is the home to a global community of defiant pioneers at the forefront of world-leading research. This is a place where lives are transformed, barriers are broken, and change is made together. We call this a world beyond ordinary.