Deputy Dean - Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences

University of the West of England ,
Bristol, Bristol
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Deputy Dean - Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Job reference: R00726 Application closing date: 27/10/2019 Location: Frenchay Campus Salary: Competitive Salary Job Type: Senior Management Job description UWE Bristol is one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West, serving a diverse community of over 30,000 students and 4,000 staff. Creative, bold and forward thinking, UWE Bristol is an ambitious University on an upward trajectory, as it continues to strengthen its external partnerships, research presence, positioning in the league tables and international reputation. It is an institution that is renowned for its innovative curriculum and delivery of outstanding education and student outcomes, achieving TEF Gold status and 89 percent overall student satisfaction in the most recent National Student Satisfaction survey. Such recognition highlights UWE Bristol's success in reflecting and anticipating the needs of its students, partners, employers and wider society through high quality teaching and learning. We are now seeking to appoint a visionary, dynamic and ambitious Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences. As senior adviser to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty, Dr Marc Griffiths, this is an exciting and substantial senior leadership role. The successful candidate will play an important role in continuing the transformation of the Faculty, delivering the strategic plan and driving a culture of excellence and providing strategic support for the Faculty in terms of learning, teaching, research and external engagement. The Faculty is a large, diverse and dynamic part of the University, bringing together experts from Allied Health Professions, Applied Sciences, Health and Social Sciences, and Nursing and Midwifery. With over 450 staff and 9,500 students, we are united by our commitment to providing an inspirational and career-creating learning experience for all our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional students, one that equips them with the skills, knowledge, enterprise, real-world experience and confidence to succeed in a wide range of environments. It is within this context that staff and students thrive, receiving a well-rounded education and student experience that leaves them well positioned for the competitive, global and future workplace. In this role you will be responsible for the strategic overview of the Faculty's business development, estates and infrastructure, Health and Safety, finance and HR resources, and internal and external planning. We are looking for an experienced senior manager with proven leadership skills and a strong track record of academic and professional achievement. You will be an individual who exhibits a strong work ethic, inspires others and is motivated to create sustainable change. Engaged in research and connected with industry, you will be able to demonstrate effective performance and resource management skills combined for all disciplines represented across the Faculty is vital, promoting the delivery of high quality teaching, research and external partnerships. For further details, including job description, person specification and information for applicants, please download from the attachments above. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 27 October 2019. First stage interviews: Wednesday 6 November 2019. Final interviews: Tuesday 19 November 2019. UWE Bristol is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who share our ambition to be a university recognised for the success and impact of our practice-orientated and professionally recognised programmes; our strong industry networks and our inclusive global outlook. Responsibilities: Deputy Dean - Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Job reference: R00726 Application closing date: 27/10/2019 Location: Frenchay Campus Salary: Competitive Salary Job Type: Senior Management Job description UWE Bristol is one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West, serving a diverse community of over 30,000 students and 4,000 staff. Creative, bold and forward thinking, UWE Bristol is an ambitious University on an upward trajectory, as it continues to strengthen its external partnerships, research presence, positioning in the league tables and international reputation. It is an institution that is renowned for its innovative curriculum and delivery of outstanding education and student outcomes, achieving TEF Gold status and 89 percent overall student satisfaction in the most recent National Student Satisfaction survey. Such recognition highlights UWE Bristol's success in reflecting and anticipating the needs of its students, partners, employers and wider society through high quality teaching and learning. We are now seeking to appoint

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