Job Reference: 3085

Department: PFL School of Health and Care

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,115 up to £54,963 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered. 

Mode: Permanent, Full Time 

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. We are driven by our passionate belief in the transformational power of education and research to enable and empower our students, colleagues and partners and to improve the world around them. Our people are key to our success and each role contributes to the Group’s ongoing progress in communities around the world.

The Role

We are looking to recruit a senior academic into the role of pathway lead for Dietetics with a vision to create and deliver our innovative Enhanced Practice curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity to co-develop and lead the development and our extensive enhanced practice provision alongside Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Podiatry.  

You will have academic responsibility for ensuring that the pathway meets educational requirements of enhanced practice across the breath of dietetic practice. You will work within the Enhanced practice team with oversight of the core pathway, in addition you will have the opportunity to work with our Dietetic pre-registration curriculum team. 

You will work within our established partnerships working professional bodies, service users, employers, including statutory and independent sectors as part of course design and delivery, and as the pathway lead you will be responsible for developing and sustaining relationships with stakeholders to contribute to high quality education of health and care professionals. 

Qualifications Required

• Master’s degree in an appropriate subject or Honours Degree with appropriate professional qualification and/or membership
• HCPC dietitian registrant
• A teaching qualification or acceptance of the requirement to acquire one if not already held
• Active membership of British Dietetic Association

Our Successful Candidate

You will need to be a HCPC registered Dietitian, as well as having a significant and successful track record of teaching, learning and assessment practice, and experience of assessment processes at different Higher Education levels.

Strong experience of developing and delivering education programmes within the UK with an understanding of enhanced level practice, and line managing academic teams within a relevant portfolio are required for this role. 

You will also require knowledge and experience of reviewing, modifying, developing and enhancing curriculum and programmes, and experience of enhancing learner satisfaction and outcomes.

The Benefits

Along with a competitive salary we offer an industry leading Rewards and Benefits package which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To Work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 31/03/2026

Apply link: https://cugcareers.coventry.ac.uk/job-invite/3085/