Vice-President & Dean

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

Part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, The University of Manchester is one of the UK's largest single-site higher education institutions. We operate at scale with an annual turnover of £1.35 billion, a significant ongoing capital investment programme and around 46,000 students. The University of Manchester is a truly global institution, with a reputation for education and innovation that resonates across the world. Today we are ranked 32nd in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024) and 2nd in the world for social and environmental impact (Times Higher Education Impact Ranking). The University is based within one of the most exciting global cities. In collaboration with our partners, we are leading the development of a new £1.5bn world-class innovation district: ID Manchester, a launchpad for ideas that will bring together academics, entrepreneurs, innovators and industry.

The University is now looking to appoint a new Vice-President & Dean of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH). As Dean of FBMH, you will be directly accountable for three Schools, each with six Divisions all directly related to Healthcare, Research and Training. The Faculty houses the largest Medical School in the UK and contains all of the other Healthcare professions (Dental, Nursing, Public Health and Pharmacy Schools). FMBH has an annual research income of c. £100m and an annual budget of c. £320m. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, the Vice-President and Dean of FBHM will provide academic and professional leadership to the Faculty and play a key role in central planning and budgeting decision making affecting the University as a whole.

This is a key post on the University's Senior Leadership Team, and one that will provide strategic and visionary leadership for a significant portion of the University. Candidates will have an outstanding record of academic achievement matched with proven ability to bring world- class strategic leadership and operational management skills both to the Faculty and to the University as a whole. In line with the University's mission, the new Vice-President & Dean will be an inspiring and values-led leader, able to build partnerships externally and perform ambassadorial duties on behalf of the University. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference at the University of Manchester.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Manchester on these appointments. For further information about the roles, including details about how to apply, please visit using reference WMNL. Alternatively, telephone during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 26 July 2024.

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