HSU is an ambitious, values led health sciences university shaping the future of education, clinical care, and applied research across Bournemouth, London and beyond. With over 2,000 students and 300 staff, we are a connected, purpose driven community committed to improving health outcomes and strengthening the health and care workforce.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a School with real momentum, maturity and strategic significance.

As Head of HRS you will:

• Set the strategic direction and inspire a thriving academic and clinical education community.
• Champion HRS’s ethos of compassion, professionalism, inclusion and real world impact.
• Strengthen our role as a leader in allied health and rehabilitation education.
• Expand high quality, employer focused programmes across UG, PG, CPD, apprenticeship, clinical education and transnational markets.
• Drive excellence in student experience, academic quality, clinical placements, and regulatory compliance.
• Grow the School’s research, innovation and knowledge exchange activity.
• Build influential partnerships with NHS, care providers, professional bodies and international collaborators.
• Ensure effective stewardship of people, budgets, and performance, modelling values based leadership.

This role demands vision, agility and deep sector insight. You will work closely with senior leaders, Heads of Schools and Professional Services colleagues to translate strategic ambition into operational excellence and outstanding student and graduate outcomes.

Who We’re Looking For

This position is ideal for an experienced academic leader who is motivated by impact and energised by possibility. You will understand the changing landscape of health and rehabilitation, and you will be able to translate strategic vision into actions that benefit students, staff, partners and communities.

You will bring:

• A successful track record of leadership in higher education, health professions education or clinical/rehabilitation focused disciplines.
• Experience of programme innovation and portfolio growth across UG, PG, CPD or clinical education routes.
• Deep understanding of UK and international health systems, workforce priorities, regulatory environments and PSRB expectations.
• Proven ability to build strong strategic partnerships (NHS, care sector, regulators, employers, local authorities, international institutions).
• Excellent people leadership, change management capability, and financial acumen.
• A commitment to compassionate leadership, inclusion, student success and evidence based practice.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape the future of health and rehabilitation education from a School with strong strategic positioning and exceptional potential for growth.
• A supportive, values driven university culture with genuine scope to innovate in education, research and enterprise.
• Competitive salary, benefits and professional development opportunities.
• A platform to influence health and care workforce development locally, nationally and globally.