"Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean for the Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences"

Bournemouth University is entering an exciting new chapter. With a bold and distinctive new BU2035 strategy and a clear vision for the future, we are redefining what it means to be a modern, globally connected institution. Our ambition is to provide learning and skills for a digital future, prepare graduates for a rapidly changing world, and create increased impact regionally and internationally while driving economic growth. To help us deliver this transformation, we are now seeking to recruit an exceptional leader to join the University Executive Team as Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean for the newly formed Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences. Reporting into the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, this is a key leadership role for the university and is an opportunity to shape and lead a significant part of the university’s academic portfolio.

This is a unique moment to join a university on the rise under new leadership. Bournemouth combines the energy of a thriving coastal town with the ambition of an institution investing heavily in innovation. We have recently secured significant funding for the South West’s only Cyber Security and AI Centre, and we are driving forward health partnerships and MedTech innovation to meet the need of our region and beyond. Our strategy, BU2035, sets out a future focused on digital excellence, health innovation, and enterprise - all underpinned by a commitment to place and partnerships.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor Dean for the Faculty of Health, Environment and Medical Sciences will lead strategic cross-sector partnerships with healthcare providers, environmental agencies, government, NGOs and industry, driving research, innovation and enterprise excellence that tackles complex societal challenges, and fostering an innovative educational offer across diverse subject areas for a 5,000-student faculty. The Faculty spans a wide range of disciplines, across health, environmental and medical sciences, and is deeply connected to regional partners. Building on these strong regional ties, this role is central to our vision for health and life sciences education and applied research. Candidates will have the ability to integrate health, environment and medical sciences, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, while demonstrating a strong understanding of a practitioner-led and complex regulatory environment.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader, with vision, energy, and the ability to inspire. Candidates will bring senior academic leadership experience, strategic insight, ambition and a passion for innovation, as well as financial acumen and strong experience of operational and resource management. This is a catalyst role for change and is ideal for individuals who want to make a lasting impact on a university and the communities it serves.

For more information on how to apply, visit www.odgers.com/95092

Closing date: 9 am on Monday 2nd February 2026