Associate Head of Social Work and Wellbeing

_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_

**About the Role**

This is an exciting opportunity for an Associate Head (AHoD) of Social Work and Wellbeing to join the Department of Social Work and Wellbeing to inspire best practice and the delivery of high-quality student experience. As AHoD you will be a key leader and expert adviser within the department, supporting and working closely with colleagues and the leadership team, to help shape and implement departmental strategy, contributing collaboratively to the strategic and operational management of the Department as a whole; consult and represent the views of staff; communicate Departmental strategy and policy to relevant staff and ensure informed compliance.

As AHoD you will lead across both our Social Work and Wellbeing provision, holding specific line management responsibility for departmental staff (to be determined by the HoD). As AHoD you will also make and/or support high-level contributions to research and/or knowledge exchange activities and maintain an appropriate teaching responsibility in their area.

As AHoD, you will ensure the highest standards of quality across our programmes and will support and lead on NSS, student retention and employability strategies within the Department. You will also support and lead on and oversee the strategic and operational management of all aspects of taught provision and take a leading role in the development of curriculum across the Department.

**About You**

As Associate Head in Social Work and Wellbeing, you will:

- be approachable, committed to supporting others and empathetic.
- be proactive and dynamic in teaching, learning and assessment.
- have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- be of credible professional standing and influence within the academic community for up-to-date knowledge of key issues and debates in Learning, Teaching and Assessment
- be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills (such as influencing, communication and engaging others) applied to team and project leadership roles.

It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.

**Rewards & Benefits**
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

**About Us**

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £59,389.00-£61,154.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: EHM0269-0423