Head of Public Health
We are seeking a motivated, creative and ambitious leader to take public health at Salford University forward, building on our existing strengths while developing new areas of business to meet the future demands of a rapidly evolving health and social landscape. You’ll need to be a forward‑thinking, innovative and compassionate leader, ready to embrace new challenges, support your colleagues, and champion the exciting changes underway in public health education at the University.
You will work across the School and wider University, collaborating with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including NHS, local authority and independent sector partners to drive enterprise and engagement in public health, and help us fully realise the potential of our new Thrive building in contributing to reducing health inequalities within our communities.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll have experience working in Higher Education and a dedication to creating the best possible student experience through strong partnerships, excellent teaching and inclusive learning practice, and a commitment to fostering belonging and student success. As an academic leader, you will contribute to the growing research profile of public health and the School of Health & Society, engaging in research, scholarship, and knowledge exchange and supporting research development across the team.
About the School
The School of Health and Society at the University of Salford is the largest provider of professional training for health and social care professionals in the UK. The School has a dynamic team of academic staff offering high quality educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Public health team sit within the Directorate of Allied and Public Health.
Benefits
- Competitive salary – and excellent pension scheme
- Impressive 32 days leave + bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas
- Flexible working supported to help you find the right balance
- Wellbeing support: Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, sports and fitness facilities and discounted gym memberships
- Great location in Greater Manchester with green spaces, good transport links
- Join a fast‑growing university and make a difference to students, community and the world
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