Head of Division

2 weeks ago


Chester, United Kingdom University of Chester Full time

Permanent contract (1.0fte)

The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Education at the University of Chester delivers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses for pre and post registration learners.

The University of Chester is based in the heart of a historic city. We are a forward-thinking modern university with a focus on delivering a sustainable higher education experience that is adaptable to the world around us.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced individual who will work in a collaborative manner and lead the effective management and development of the Division of Midwifery.

Your duties will include:

  • Co-ordination of all activities relating to teaching and research in Midwifery.
  • Providing strategic direction, academic and discipline/subject leadership and line management of designated staff, with accountability for delivery of agreed outputs and overall performance.
  • Active engagement as part of the School’s Management team, working closely with colleagues within the School, and across the Faculty, to ensure delivery of strategic plans and the alignment of learning and teaching, research, knowledge exchange, practice, international and other key agendas.
  • Responsibility for the continued development, growth, and financial sustainability of the Midwifery portfolio.

You will be an experienced Midwifery academic who has relevant previous Higher Education programme management and educational leadership experience, along with supporting students and colleagues in education and research activities.

We encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

You are welcome to contact Dr Eve Collins at e.collins@chester.ac.uk , Head of School of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Education, for informal enquiries.

An application form and CV should be submitted via our online recruitment portal at jobs.chester.ac.uk/wrl, quoting reference number NRA1378. Applications should clearly indicate how the essential criteria of the post are met and what you can offer to the University.

Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

£66,857 to £70,917 per annum


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