Head of Wound Innovation Institute Operations Job at Kingston upon Hull Full Time NEW

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The Head of Wound Innovation Institute (WII) Operations will provide senior professional services support to the Director of the Institute, reporting into the Faculty Director of Strategy and Operations. He/she will support the development of and lead the implementation of WII’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with University and Faculty priorities. This role encompasses strategic planning, governance, compliance, and risk management, alongside building and sustaining internal and external relationships with Institute partners, including NHS Trusts, Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, academic institutions, and industry collaborators. They will also lead on the WII’s long-term operational growth strategy and support further substantive bids (e.g. infrastructure and/or doctoral training). Whilst the Faculty Director of Strategy and Operations will provide line management, guidance and ensure integration and alignment within the wider Faculty, the Director of WII will oversee and direct day-to-day working. Informally enquiries should be sent to Amy Cowling, Director of Strategy and Operations (Faculty of Health Sciences), a.cowling@hull.ac.uk. All applicants should submit a CV and covering letter.

The Head of Wound Innovation Institute (WII) Operations will provide senior professional services support to the Director of the Institute, reporting into the Faculty Director of Strategy and Operations.

The postholder will support the development of and lead the implementation of WII’s strategic vision, ensuring alignment with University and Faculty priorities. This role encompasses strategic planning, governance, compliance, and risk management, alongside building and sustaining internal and external relationships with Institute partners, including NHS Trusts, Hull and East Yorkshire Combined Authority, academic institutions, and industry collaborators.

The postholder will also lead on the WII’s long-term operational growth strategy and support further substantive bids (e.g. infrastructure and/or doctoral training). Whilst the Faculty Director of Strategy and Operations will provide line management, guidance and ensure integration and alignment within the wider Faculty, the Director of WII will oversee and direct day-to-day working.

For any informal queries relating to this role, please contact Amy Cowling (Director of Strategy Operations (Faculty of Health Sciences)) via email to a.cowling@hull.ac.uk. All applicants should submit a CV and covering letter.

Please note, the covering letter is uploaded on the same screen as uploading the CV. After uploading the CV, click “Select File” again and upload the covering letter.

Applications close at 00:01am of the closing date listed. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.