Head of Department of Physics and Astronomy

Applications are invited for this strategically critical role in the Faculty of Science and Engineering commencing 1 March 2021.  The post holder will provide the academic leadership and management to ensure that the Department makes a full contribution towards the objectives of the School of Natural Sciences, the Faculty and the University. The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a highly motivated and successful Faculty to increase research and teaching capacity/capability and deliver innovation in all areas.

We are looking for an innovative leader, able to lead a cohesive, constructive, effective and inclusive team to the highest of standards. A proven track record of managing diverse resources in a university environment is essential.

The successful candidate will hold a substantive post as Professor of Physics or Astronomy.  The post carries a non-superannuable responsibility allowance of £9,000 per annum for the Head of Department role which will be for a period of three years in the first instance, renewable subject to agreement. A job description and person specification are attached.

Applications should consist of a curriculum vitae and a 1 page supporting statement demonstrating how you would undertake the duties and responsibilities attached to the post, and your ideas for further development of the role.

Please follow the above instructions to apply for the post and disregard the application process on job train.  You are only required to upload a copy of your CV and a 1 page Supporting document.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 30 November 2020.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and access including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The Department received a Silver Athena SWAN Award in 2016 and has held JUNO Champion status since 2016 for its commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. For further information, please visit http://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic (BAME)staff who are currently under-represented at senior management level.

We are currently piloting positive action in recruitment aiming for at least one in three of the candidates that meet the essential shortlisting criteria and are to be interviewed (after shortlist) are women, BAME, black, LGBTQ+ or have a declared disability.  Appointment will be made on merit and equal opportunities data  completed by applicants will not be accessible by the Recruiting Manager and panel.

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Christopher Hardacre, Head of School of Natural Sciences

Email: c.hardacre@manchester.ac.uk

OR

Name: Professor Martin Schröder, Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science and    Engineering,

Email: M.Schroder@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.