Head of Clinical Placement (REDEPLOYMENT APPLICANTS ONLY)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployee applicants at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployee applicants will not be considered at this time. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions. Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us. ** Background – The Head of Clinical Placements is a senior professional services leadership role within the School of Health and Medical Sciences. The postholder will provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical placements across the School, ensuring high-quality placement delivery, regulatory compliance, effective partnership management, and an excellent experience for students, staff and placement providers. The role leads placement teams and supports the School’s strategic objectives for education, student success and external engagement. ** Responsibilities – Lead the development and delivery of the School’s clinical placement strategy and operations. Oversee placement planning, allocation, quality assurance and compliance with regulatory requirements. Manage relationships with placement providers and internal stakeholders, ensuring excellent student support and experience. Lead and develop placement teams, drive continuous service improvement, monitor performance and resources, and provide strategic advice to senior leaders on placement provision and partnership development. ** Person Specification – Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience. Significant experience managing complex operational services, ideally within higher education, healthcare or clinical placement environments. Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with experience managing teams and driving service improvement. Knowledge of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, GDPR and the healthcare or higher education sector. Proven ability to manage complex issues, make informed decisions and deliver high-quality, student-focused services. Closing date for applications: 2nd August 2026 at 11:59pm Interviews dates will be confirmed due course. The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation . Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage. City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development. City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. The University of business, practice and the professions