Head , Clinical and Health Sciences

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job title Head of Life, Clinical and Health Sciences Job reference BEDS
2975 Date posted 13/10/2026 Final date to receive applications 05/11/2026 Location Luton Salary Spot category C, £67,643 - £80,769 Contract Permanent Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job information

We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational and experienced academic leader to provide strategic and academic leadership for our growing School of Life, Clinical and Health Sciences.

This is an opportunity to shape a distinctive, forward-looking portfolio, working across the University and with industry, employers, healthcare organisations and professional bodies to ensure our provision meets the evolving needs of students, the workforce and the wider economy.

You will provide visible and inclusive leadership to academic and professional teams, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration. You will lead the development of the school’s academic portfolio, strengthen student recruitment and outcomes, support research and knowledge exchange, and ensure high-quality, sustainable provision.

You will drive the development of a contemporary and professionally relevant portfolio, responsive to developments across Life, Clinical and Health Sciences.

A key priority will be the development of new provision, including the expansion of Pharmacy education. You will understand Pharmacy and professional and regulatory accreditation, with the ability to translate emerging opportunities into successful academic provision.

You will also lead the development of apprenticeships and work-based learning, aligning opportunities with the University’s wider academic and workforce strategy.

You will be an outward-facing leader who understands the value of strong relationships with industry, employers, healthcare organisations and professional bodies.

You will develop opportunities for curriculum development, placements, apprenticeships, research, knowledge exchange and graduate employment, using your external networks and understanding of workforce needs to inform the school’s priorities.

You will have a strong track record of academic leadership, with the ability to inspire and develop colleagues, lead through change and deliver strategic priorities.

Combining academic credibility with strategic, commercial and partnership-building skills, you will bring experience of developing provision, improving outcomes and delivering sustainable growth.

Above all, you will be a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can bring people together around a clear vision, drive innovation and ensure the school makes a meaningful contribution to students, employers, the professions and the communities it serves.

The University of Bedfordshire is a university on the rise, with strong momentum across student experience, teaching and national rankings.

we have climbed 33 places in the Guardian University Guide in just two years, reaching 90th in the UK, our highest position for 16 years.

we have achieved three consecutive years of improvement in the National Student Survey.

Bedfordshire is recognised nationally for the quality of its teaching and the progress our students make.

our strong employer and professional partnerships connect learning with placements, apprenticeships and graduate employment.

we are committed…