Head of Peninsula Dental School at University of Plymouth

Our roots go back over 150 years, but it is our contemporary relevance that gives us our energy and direction. Our research is committed to addressing the multidisciplinary challenges of today and tomorrow, and informs an educational experience that places emphasis on practical, real-world experiential and interprofessional learning. The University seeks to advance knowledge and transform lives through excellence in teaching and learning and world-class research, sustained international impact, a stimulating student experience, and as a civic university focused on supporting our local community and businesses.

With over 18,000 students, and a further 6,000 studying for a Plymouth degree at partner institutions in the UK and around the world, and over 142,000 alumni pursuing their chosen careers globally, the University has a growing global presence. We are a UK top 50 University (THE rankings 2023) with clusters of world-class research across a wide range of disciplines including health and medical research as well as marine science, environmental and earth sciences, engineering, cybersecurity, robotics, and psychology. The University is among the emerging elite of modern higher education institutions, the first ‘post-92’ institution to have its own medical and dental schools.

The Peninsula Dental School is committed to three core aims: outstanding clinical education, strong social engagement, and world-class research. The School is constituent part of our Faculty of Health which has amongst the broadest and largest range of health education and training in the country. The Peninsula Dental School also works across the institution and regionally, nationally, and internationally through interdisciplinary education and research. It has a rich set of programmes with a history of strong performance in all measures of education and teaching excellence.

The University is now looking to appoint a new Head of the Peninsula Dental School. The role is primarily responsible for formulating and operationalising academic strategy, ensuring appropriate plans and resources are in place for their delivery. Approachable and visible, the role brings confident leadership amidst a context of rapid change within the University and HE sector as a whole. You will need to be adept at direction setting, delegation and engaging staff in their part in delivering results for the sustainable success of the School, Faculty and University. You will be a member of the Faculty Executive Team and the University’s Senior Leadership Team. As a key School in our large Faculty of Health, it is important that as its Head, you help drive our commitment to increased inter-professional learning and training, as a critical component of high quality education and care. You will be a Director on the Board of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise through which the dental services within which our students learn are managed.

The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding leadership ability with a strong understanding of the opportunities and challenges in further developing a thriving School, with a proven track record of senior leadership and management in an equivalent context. Applicants will have considerable academic and personal credibility, as well as a commitment to working collaboratively and in partnership with staff and students across the School, Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise and more widely. The Head of School will be a professor or equivalent in their field who is excited by the opportunity to build on the School’s success to date and lead it forward during a time of real opportunity. You will bring inspiring leadership and strong management experience and an ability to engage and inspire staff, peers and students as you work collaboratively to deliver results. Your ability to navigate and lead others through change will be critical to the success of the School.

How to Apply

An executive search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver to assist the Search Committee in the discharge of their duties; both to identify the widest possible field of candidates and to assist in the assessment of candidates against the requirements of the role.

Applications should consist of a covering letter explaining motivation, suitability and qualifications for the position and a full curriculum vitae. Applicants should also provide the names and contact details of two referees.

For further details and to submit an application please visit: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting the reference 6575. The closing date for applications is 9:00 (BST) on Friday 2^nd June 2023.

For an informal and confidential conversation on the post, please call Tadhg Waddington on +44 (0)20 7340 7369 or by sending an email to Tadhg.Waddinton@perrettlaver.com

Applications will be considered by the Search Committee in June. Final interviews will take place on campus in July 2023.

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