Job Description

Job number

MED05293

Faculties

Faculty of Medicine

Departments

Faculty of Medicine Centre

Salary or Salary range

Competitive

Location/campus

Other Location

Contract type work pattern

Part time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

25 Jun 2025

About the role

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Available documents

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Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

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As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.


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Our Culture

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