Head of Public Health

University of Salford - School of Health and Society

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 also 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 or About the Department

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.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Wellbeing support- all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles
• Our Peel Parkcampus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Team Salford- join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK's fastest growing universities
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

For an informal conversation about the opportunity, please contact Dr Gill Rawlinson, Director of Allied and Public Health: G.Rawlinson2@Salford.ac.uk

Interviews will take place on 24th April 2026

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