Ref: REQ007208
School/Service: School of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
Grade: Management contract (competitive salary)

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is a global university with an outstanding reputation for producing highly skilled graduates and world-leading research. As one of the UK’s largest universities, with a staff and student community approaching 38,000, UCLan is Lancashire’s largest provider of graduate level qualifications.

The University’s School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences has an impressive and longstanding reputation for exceptional teaching and research. It offers a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses taught by internationally recognised, research-active scientists and biomedical scientists. Key areas of research expertise include drugs of addiction, nanotechnology, neuroscience, and personalised medicine. The School provides students with real-world learning experiences inside state-of-the-art facilities which reflect the environments they can expect to encounter in their careers, whether within professional science or healthcare.

The University’s academic leadership has recently been reconfigured to ensure that leaders within each School now report directly to the Vice-Chancellor’s Group and are directly accountable for delivering improvements in the student experience, recruitment activity and graduate outcomes of their School. The new Dean of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences will help to sustain the high quality of the School’s undergraduate provision, build on its research strengths and expand its postgraduate offer. They will also contribute to the wider mission of the University, in collaboration with fellow Heads of School and the Vice-Chancellor’s Group.

The successful candidate will be responsible for transforming the lives of thousands of students, supporting the professional development of their colleagues and delivering continued success for the School. They will be a visionary, collaborative leader committed to making a difference, while demonstrating energy, resilience and the ability to inspire and motivate their colleagues. Candidates should hold a PhD or equivalent higher research degree. They will bring people-centred leadership and communication skills, enjoy building strategic relationships and be committed to providing a student experience that is second to none. With an excellent track record within their own field of research, candidates will have the confidence and credibility to lead the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences and inspire its diverse academic community.

UCLan is investing heavily in building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will diversify the University’s leadership team and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

How to Apply:

Applications should include the following:

• An up-to-date CV
• A covering letter (of no more than two A4 pages) summarising your experience, attributes and your view of your overall suitability for the role.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to mcomer@wittkieffer.com

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

Closing date: 6 February 2023.