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The Faculty of Life Sciences and Education (FLSE) at the University of South Wales is seeking to appoint an Associate Dean: Partnerships and Business Development (Health and Social Care), to sit within its Senior Leadership Team. The Faculty is the guardian of USW’s health and social care portfolio and a dedicated member of the regional and national health and social care ecosystem, having delivered health, care and related education for decades. We have a wealth of experience and expertise, as well as extensive networks across the health education and healthcare delivery ecosystem. Health and Social Care is one of the four designated ‘Accelerators’ or growth areas for USW and is aligned to our desire to improve the health and wellbeing in the local region, and focus on applying these principles to deliver impact both within and beyond the region. The Faculty holds a number of contracts to deliver pre- and post-registration healthcare courses and has expertise in developmental disorders, intellectual disabilities, cognitive psychology, sport and exercise science, and social care. In this role, you will be involved in safeguarding existing provision, ensuring all Professional, Statutory Regulatory and Body standards are maintained, and will act as a principal interface between USW and the regional health boards, social care providers and other health and care organisations. You will work with a range of these partner organisations to develop an understanding of their needs and priorities across multiple agendas, including education and innovation, and develop the infrastructure required to deliver on these. The role offers considerable scope for innovative partnership working in pursuit of broad and deep collaborative partnerships that benefit the Faculty and the wider University. The role is based at Pontypridd campus, but will require travel to USW’s other campuses and partners across the region. The role offers the opportunity to use your professional skills, knowledge and experience to influence the health and social care portfolio and curriculum, to ensure alignment with population health priorities and ambitions. You will also be able to think innovatively and creatively to redefine the scope and nature of partnership working, and to work to deliver meaningful and impactful partnerships. This is a full time, permanent post. For an informal conversation about this post please contact Gill Ince, Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education - gill.ince@southwales.ac.uk. TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW: https://ce0091li.webitrent.com/ce0091li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=512233Ijgp&WVID=4597166Rdv USW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All those working at the University are expected to share this commitment. We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment.  Where colleagues can be themselves and every person is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and communities, especially with regards to age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, race and religion and/or belief.  We benchmark our success through equality accreditations with Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Stonewall

We are seeking to appoint four new Directors of Knowledge Exchange and Research. Each Director will be accountable for the overall leadership, co-ordination and development of Knowledge Exchange and Research within each KERI, including income and impact generation, strategic direction-setting and financial management. They will provide leadership to deliver the KERI business plan and the relevant University KPIs in Research and Knowledge Exchange (KE). Working with REF Unit of Assessment Coordinators, they will also lead preparations for REF 2029 in the research areas covered by their Institute and contribute to the periodic KEF return. Reporting to the Provost, KERI Directors will be responsible for creating an inclusive and positive working environment and a vibrant Research & KE culture with researcher development at its core. They will be required to demonstrate a strong track record in Research & KE including relevant evidence of leadership. This is a permanent appointment. The KERIs Director aspect of the role is a 4-year term, moving to a Professor substantive post on conclusion. The role will be based within the relevant faculty. The role holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Group of the University. The role holder will need to work effectively in collaboration with other KERI Directors as well as with Faculty Deans and stakeholders and professional service teams to achieve the objectives of the KERI. More about KERIs Our KERIs focus on:

• Health, Education and Society
• Cyber, Engineering and Digital Technologies
• Behaviour, Business and Policy
• Design, Arts and Creative Practice

These institutes will drive excellence and collaboration, addressing key challenges through interdisciplinary research and knowledge exchange. They will:

• Establish a strong research culture
• Provide a clear presence for industry and external partners
• Foster interdisciplinarity for tackling contemporary issues
• Enhance grant acquisition
• Support a collaborative and innovative environment for staff and students

The Person You will be results led and have significant knowledge and experience of leading Research and/or Knowledge Exchange in an HE context. You will have a proven ability to develop research active staff and a strong track record in income generation. With a determination to drive vision and purpose, communicate and engage effectively, you will have the ability to develop talent, manage complexity, balance stakeholders and make quality decisions. Further information There are 4 permanent positions with a competitive starting salary (£71,132 – £86,940 per annum). The KERIs Director aspect of the role is a 4-year term, reverting to a Professor substantive post following this term. For informal enquiries, please contact Priscila Morais, Executive PA - P.L.Morais@kingston.ac.uk. The closing date for applications is 28 July 2024. To apply, please visit Kingston University website - www.kingston.ac.uk/jobs Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.