University of Lincoln
Deputy Head of school (CHS329)
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Deputy Head of School of Health and Care Sciences
The University of Lincoln is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of School with proven higher education academic leadership experience to help shape the future of the School of Health and Care Sciences and support the University’s ambition to become a top 40 UK university.
About the Role
Working with the School Leadership Team, the post holder will help deliver the School’s vision and strategy, supporting growth, innovation, quality enhancement, professional accreditation, regulatory compliance, and sector-leading provision.
Key Responsibilities
- Strong engagement with health and care partners
- Clear understanding of regional and national healthcare priorities and workforce agendas
- Providing strategic oversight across areas such as quality assurance, teaching and learning, interprofessional education, and wider cross-School initiatives
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Requirements
We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative leader who is an outstanding educationalist, innovative thinker, and effective people developer, with a strong record of pedagogic leadership and measurable impact on student experience, graduate outcomes, and workforce development.
About Us
At Lincoln, students are at the heart of everything we do. The University holds an overall Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, including Gold for Student Experience and Student Outcomes, and is ranked among the top 50 UK universities in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
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Contact
For an informal conversation, please contact the Head of School, Prof Kate Grafton, at kgrafton@lincoln.ac.uk.
Additional Information
- Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026
- Department: Academic
- Salary: £69,488 per annum
- Employment Type: Permanent and full-time at 1 FTE
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