Head of Nursing and Midwifery

Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the University

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are seeking an inspiring and strategic Head of Nursing and Midwifery to lead our Nursing and Midwifery portfolio, ensuring high-quality, innovative and sustainable programme delivery across pre-registration, post-registration, apprenticeship and CPD provision.

You will provide academic and operational leadership, supporting excellence in student experience, practice learning, quality assurance and regulatory compliance. Working closely with the Director of Health and Wellbeing and Faculty colleagues, you will help shape strategic direction, strengthen partnerships and contribute to workforce planning and portfolio development.

You will lead and support a team of senior academic colleagues, fostering an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing culture. The successful candidate will bring significant experience in nursing and/or midwifery education, strong leadership capability, and a clear understanding of the regulatory environment.

The University of Cumbria is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, and an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.

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We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.