Drug Related Deaths Panel Chair (0.2fte) Fixed term to 31st March 2028

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community.

LJMU's Public Health Institute is looking for a knowledgeable and empathetic individual to facilitate and chair multi-agency drug-related death panels which review individual cases in order to explore learnings and opportunities to prevent future deaths. The panels are part of a well-established programme of work commissioned by local authorities across England.

You will have experience of working within public health or drug treatment services at a senior level with strategic responsibility, and of chairing multi-agency meetings with a wide array of stakeholders.

The role is initially offered until 31st March 2028 on a 0.2 FTE (7 hours per week).

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

Informal enquiries can be made to Associate Professor in Substance Use Mark Whitfield at [email protected]