Medical School Manager

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Relocation support

Flexible working (job share, blended)

On-site facilities

Job summary

The University of Surrey's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking a School Manager for the new School of Medicine. You will oversee daily operations and lead the professional services team, ensuring excellence in student support, programme management, placements and assessments.

You\'ll manage key partnerships with NHS England and clinical providers, drive GMC accreditation processes, and support strategic planning with the Associate Director and Founding Dean of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Degree or postgraduate qualification plus significant management experience.
• Senior management experience with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic planning, change delivery and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily School operations and lead the professional services team.
• Ensure excellence in student support, programme management, placements and assessments.
• Manage NHS England relationships, clinical placement providers and tariff arrangements.
• Drive GMC accreditation processes and maintain quality monitoring systems.
• Support strategic planning and reporting to senior leadership and committees.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

Education

Relevant degree or postgraduate qualification

Job description

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

Join us in shaping the future of medical education at Surrey's new School of Medicine.

The role

The University of Surrey's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is at the forefront of innovative healthcare education, comprising five schools working together to deliver interdisciplinary research, innovation, and teaching in human and animal health. We're seeking an exceptional School Manager to play an important role in the leadership and development of the professional services functions underpinning the School of Medicine.

As School Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of the School while working closely with the Associate Director (Business Operations) and Founding Dean of Medicine to drive strategic initiatives and maintain the highest standards of medical education. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking initiative within our Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, where we have adopted a 'One Health, One Medicine' approach to healthcare education and research.

In this role, you will lead and develop the School's professional services team, ensuring excellence in student support, programme management, placements, and assessments. You'll manage vital relationships with NHS England and clinical placement providers, overseeing undergraduate medical tariff arrangements and healthcare partnerships. Supporting strategic planning and implementation will be key as you align with Faculty, University, NHS, and Government priorities. You'll also drive the School's GMC accreditation processes, maintain quality monitoring systems, manage School budgets, and provide comprehensive management information to support strategic decision-making. As the School's representative on key committees, you'll build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About you

We're looking for a dynamic leader with either a relevant degree/postgraduate qualification plus significant management experience, or substantial strategic management experience demonstrating professional development. You should have proven experience in a senior management role, managing diverse stakeholders and demonstrating strong project and people management skills. Experience in strategic planning, delivering change, and building effective teams is essential. Experience in higher education, particularly in medical education/health sciences or the NHS, would be advantageous.

This role is offered on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE).

Interviews are expected to take place on 21st October.

In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.