The client seeks to appoint an exceptional Deputy Dean to help shape the next phase of the School’s development. The Deputy Dean will provide pivotal leadership within one of the largest and most comprehensive health and medical sciences schools in London, spanning disciplines including medicine, nursing and midwifery, allied health professions, psychology and neuroscience, biomedical sciences, optometry, population health, and interprofessional healthcare. The Deputy Dean will report to the Executive Dean and support the Executive Dean in guiding strategic and operational leadership during a period of continued integration, growth, and transformation.
Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the Deputy Dean will help deliver an outstanding student experience, strengthen interdisciplinary research and scholarship, foster an inclusive and high-performing culture, and build impactful partnerships across relevant external stakeholders, including healthcare system partners and professional bodies. The role involves supporting a School with established clinical networks and strong reputation for education, research, and societal impact, and contributing to efforts to shape the future healthcare workforce and drive innovation across health systems.
Candidates will bring substantial senior leadership experience within higher education and a strong academic and professional profile within a relevant discipline. The client is looking for a collaborative and credible leader experienced in managing complexity and change within large organizations, with a clear commitment to educational excellence, research and innovation, equality and inclusion, and partnership working. The ability to inspire colleagues, lead strategically across a diverse portfolio, and operate effectively within a highly collegiate environment will be essential.