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Head of Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach

The closing date is 25 June 2025

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Job summary

In this role, you will take overall responsibility for admissions for the PCSM medicine programme, providing expert academic judgment, in line with national guidance. You will develop, plan and lead the academic content of the School's recruitment events, ensuring an exciting and deliverable programme that meets applicant needs.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will take overall responsibility for admissions for the PCSM medicine programme, providing expert academic judgment, in line with national guidance. You will develop, plan and lead the academic content of the School's recruitment events, ensuring an exciting and deliverable programme that meets applicant needs. You will take responsibility for the academic content of the admissions process, and provide visible leadership for the admissions process, ensuring that candidates have a consistently positive experience of the medical school throughout their applicant journey.

About us

Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria.

Details

Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

MED05293

Job locations

University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

Carlisle

CA1 2HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. The School is now seeking to appoint a Head of Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach to oversee our recruitment and admissions activities, ensuring that PCSM:

  • Meets its admission targets by attracting and recruiting excellent students in line with the School's vision to create a long-term workforce for the Cumbria region;
  • Focuses on widening participation by reducing barriers to access;
  • Has a fair, transparent and high-quality applicant experience, aligned with our goals, General Medical Council (GMC) and NHS values-based recruitment, and Imperial's admissions policies and processes;
  • Promotes opportunities for aspiring clinicians in the Cumbria area.
    • What you would be doing In this role, you will take overall responsibility for admissions for the PCSM medicine programme, providing expert academic judgment, in line with national guidance. You will develop, plan and lead the academic content of the School's recruitment events, ensuring an exciting and deliverable programme that meets applicant needs. You will take responsibility for the academic content of the admissions process, and provide visible leadership for the admissions process, ensuring that candidates have a consistently positive experience of the medical school throughout their applicant journey. What we are looking for
  • Qualifications commensurate with at least one of the following:
  • A Higher Degree (PhD or equivalent) in a medical science discipline
  • A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice
  • Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others
  • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a 0.3 FTE for three years based at Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    About the role Imperial College London and the University of Cumbria have entered into a partnership to form the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM), based at the University of Cumbria at the Carlisle Fusehill Street campus. PCSM's vision is to improve health outcomes for the people of Cumbria. The School is now seeking to appoint a Head of Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach to oversee our recruitment and admissions activities, ensuring that PCSM:

  • Meets its admission targets by attracting and recruiting excellent students in line with the School's vision to create a long-term workforce for the Cumbria region;
  • Focuses on widening participation by reducing barriers to access;
  • Has a fair, transparent and high-quality applicant experience, aligned with our goals, General Medical Council (GMC) and NHS values-based recruitment, and Imperial's admissions policies and processes;
  • Promotes opportunities for aspiring clinicians in the Cumbria area.
    • What you would be doing In this role, you will take overall responsibility for admissions for the PCSM medicine programme, providing expert academic judgment, in line with national guidance. You will develop, plan and lead the academic content of the School's recruitment events, ensuring an exciting and deliverable programme that meets applicant needs. You will take responsibility for the academic content of the admissions process, and provide visible leadership for the admissions process, ensuring that candidates have a consistently positive experience of the medical school throughout their applicant journey. What we are looking for
  • Qualifications commensurate with at least one of the following:
  • A Higher Degree (PhD or equivalent) in a medical science discipline
  • A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT.
  • Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice
  • Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others
  • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems
    • What we can offer you
  • A unique opportunity to make a substantial contribution to a major strategic project for both Imperial and the University of Cumbria.
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution
  • Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year (pro rata) and generous pension schemes)
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.
    • Further information The role is available on a 0.3 FTE for three years based at Fusehill Street Campus, Carlisle. For more information about the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, please visit https://cumbriamed.ac.uk If you require any further details on the role, please contact: Professor Mary Morrell, Head of the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine, email: m.morrell@imperial.ac.uk

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualifications commensurate with at least one of the following:
    • A Higher Degree (PhD or equivalent) in a medical science discipline
    • A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice
    • Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others
    • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Qualifications commensurate with at least one of the following:
    • A Higher Degree (PhD or equivalent) in a medical science discipline
    • A primary medical qualification, with full GMC registration, a licence to practise medicine in the UK and a CCT.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Proven leadership skills, with the capability to rigorously design, develop, communicate and oversee processes in line with guidance and best practice
    • Evidence of outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to act as an ambassador for the School to prospective students, schools and others
    • A solutions-oriented approach, with the ability to think creatively and innovatively in order to solve problems

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

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    Employer details

    Employer name

    Imperial College London

    Address

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


    Employer's website

    https://www.imperial.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Recruitment Advisor

    Cheryl Ponnou

    c.ponnou@imperial.ac.uk

    07985231979

    Details

    Date posted

    11 June 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    Depending on experience

    Contract

    Fixed term

    Duration

    3 years

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    MED05293

    Job locations

    University of Cumbria Fusehill Street

    Carlisle

    CA1 2HH


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