Interim Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine, UK University

Anderson Quigley is supporting a leading higher education institution with the appointment of an experienced Interim Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health.

This is a significant executive leadership opportunity for an established higher education leader to shape the future direction and positioning of a diverse and ambitious Faculty.

Working as part of the University’s senior leadership team and reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, the Executive Dean will provide strategic leadership across the Faculty, balancing excellence in education, research, professional practice and student experience. With autonomy for the Faculty’s strategic direction, you will play a central role in shaping its contribution to institutional priorities and strengthening its regional, national and international profile.

The role will provide leadership across a broad portfolio, including academic strategy, research development, partnership activity, quality enhancement, governance and the continued development of a high-performing academic and professional services community.

About you

You will be an experienced senior higher education leader with a strong track record of leading complex academic environments and delivering strategic change. You will bring:

• Significant experience of executive-level leadership within higher education, with the ability to influence across an institution
• A strong understanding of current and emerging sector priorities, particularly within health, social care and medicine
• Experience leading diverse academic communities and supporting colleagues to achieve excellence in teaching, research and professional practice
• The ability to build and develop effective partnerships with external stakeholders, professional bodies and sector networks
• A commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience alongside academic and research excellence

You will be a credible and collaborative leader, able to operate effectively in a complex environment and inspire colleagues around a shared vision for the Faculty’s future.

Ideally, you will bring a recognised profile within a relevant academic, professional or policy arena, with experience of influencing wider debates and contributing to the development of the discipline.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Claire Lauder at claire.lauder@andersonquigley.com.