Head of Pharmacy, University of Suffolk

We are strongly embedded in our local region.

Through research and innovation, our national and international impact brings recognition and opportunity to the region supporting growth and development.

The University of Suffolk is all about transformation — transforming individuals, our community, our region and beyond. Education, training and research are powerful tools to support transformation and change; we believe that by facilitating the development of skills, knowledge and behaviours, we will enable our students, our community and our region to be enriched, enhanced and impacted socially, culturally and economically.

We are committed to putting students at the centre of our thinking, and the strong partnership between students and staff at the University is central to our ambitions. In a rapidly changing world, we have created a stable and supportive community where our students experience the highest quality in teaching, learning and social environments. Scholarships and high-impact research are ingrained within the institution, and we offer our students a transformational experience to prepare them for their future.

Dear Candidate
Head of Pharmacy, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Suffolk
Thank you for considering our new Head of Pharmacy role at the University of Suffolk. This is a pivotal leadership role in growth of the School of Allied Health Sciences. With your track record in designing pharmacy education programmes, our MPharm programme design and launch will be your opportunity to shine. Over time you will build a comprehensive team of academics and create a beacon of excellence in pharmacy education.
We are an entrepreneurial and growing university with an outstanding commitment to student education, satisfaction and teaching quality. Our academic output continues to grow, and we will encourage and support your research career.
Based on the waterfront in Ipswich we have a vibrant team and growing ambitions. See the links below to our strategy and more about us and our work.
Our surrounding county is full of history and beauty. The housing market is attractive and moderately priced. We are just over an hour from London’s Liverpool Street station, one hour 20 minutes from Cambridge and 40 minutes by train from Norwich and Chelmsford.
This position requires a strong academic background, a passion for teaching excellence with outstanding leadership and communication skills. The role attracts a salary of £60,000 – £65,000 with universities UK pension, attractive leave arrangements, 18 days development support per year and a £5,000 relocation bursary.
For more information and a confidential discussion about this role, please contact our retained advisors at Alumni Global who’s contact details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Yours faithfully
Dr Rob Ellis, Associate Professor
Mohammad Dastbaz, Deputy Vice Chancellor
Please click here to view the Candidate Pack
All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the relevant role reference number: A039714
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and the University of Suffolk that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and the University of Suffolk objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Beth Stickney, Principal Researcher on +44 7703 821 996 or Jill Lockett, Strategic Advisor on +44 7719 061 390.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Key Milestones:
Closing date: TBC
Stakeholders: TBC
Final Interviews: TBC
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.