Head of Department (Social Work & Wellbeing) (EHM0083-0922)

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

About the Role

As Head of Social Work and Wellbeing, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and leadership of the Faculty. You will ensure that the department maintains and continues to enhance the excellent reputation and position as a leading provider of high-quality health and social care education. You will provide the leadership direction with a strong focus on enhancing the student experience for all programmes with a focus on high quality and innovative learning and teaching and graduate employability. As Head of Department, you will push forward priorities for research and teaching excellence. You will also have strategic oversight of all aspects of practice learning, evidencing excellent networking skills in engaging with external stakeholders.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy you may wish to contact: Phil Crompton, at cromptop@edgehill.ac.uk  

About You

As Head of the Department of Social Work & Wellbeing, you will be a strategic and inspirational leader with extensive experience of operational, strategic, and professional management and leadership in the development and delivery of a range of innovative health and social care programmes. You will have a successful track record of developing and sustaining strong partnerships and collaborations including those with local health and social care providers as well as able to understand the key drivers and considerations for developing and delivering programmes in areas relating to health and social care, including inter-professional learning. You will also have highly effective communication and people skills with excellent emotional intelligence and a demonstrated ability to successfully lead change in a complex environment.  

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

•   A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 

•  Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.

•   Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%

•   Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities

•   Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment

•   Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education. 

Closing Date: 28 Sep 2022

Department: Senior Manager

Salary: £59,954