Associate Dean Academic Planning and External Engagement

Faculty Office

Make a difference, every day, to the lives of our staff and students.

About You

An experienced academic and leader, you will have substantial experience of the development and implementation of strategy, policy, planning and delivery of multi-professional education. You will have a successful track record of developing and sustaining strong partnerships and collaborations including those with local health and social care providers. You must also be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the key drivers and considerations for developing and delivering programmes in areas relating to health, social care and medicine whilst understanding the challenges and opportunities in the contemporary HR environment. You will have experience of enterprise and knowledge exchange activities.

The successful applicant will have excellent strategic leadership skills and will be flexible and positive, with an ability to lead and motivate others with an inclusive and engaging team building ethos and focus. 

About the Role 

The Associate Dean for Academic Planning and External Engagement is central to the effective leadership and management of the Faculty of Health, Social Care & Medicine. As a member of the Faculty Senior Leadership Team the post-holder will have shared responsibility for developing and leading the Faculty to ensure its long-term sustainability. Providing visionary leadership, you will assist in the further development of a culture of high performance and will provide leadership, vision and direction to staff within the Faculty.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the Faculty in areas relating to academic planning and external engagement. The post holder will ensure strong relationships with external stakeholders to further inform programme development, enhancement and delivery and to enhance the national and international profile of the Faculty and University as a strong provider of innovative, responsive and multi-professional education. The Associate Dean will work closely with colleagues across the Faculty to ensure efficient and effective delivery and to maximise opportunities for inter-professional learning, simulation and placement learning. The post holder will lead on enterprise and knowledge exchange for the Faculty.     

The title of Professor may be offered to successful candidates who meet the current Edge Hill award requirements.

Rewards/Benefits

Working at Edge Hill means working in a distinctly empowering environment, where culture and collaboration are valued above traditional process-driven thinking. This is a workplace where you can really make a difference.

As a senior colleague at Edge Hill University you will have access to a generous pension scheme, with optional corporate healthcare and extensive development opportunities.

About Us

“A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. 

We are recognised for our outstanding achievements in student satisfaction, staff engagement, graduate employment and innovation as well as our strengthening research profile, investment and growth. The Times Higher ‘University of the Year’ award also celebrated our distinct role in “transforming lives” – reflecting a distinctive philosophy of creating opportunity from excellence.

The University has been ranked Best University Workplace (Times Higher Education 2015), judged Best UK Employer (European Business Awards 2016) and highly commended in Times Higher Education Leadership and Management Awards 2017 for Workplace of the Year.

Based on an award-winning campus in West Lancashire, Edge Hill University offers a stimulating and empowering environment for ambitious and high performing professionals.

In your application, please also upload a copy of your CV.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact:
Prof Clare Austin at Austincl@edgehill.ac.uk 

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society