Our university client invites applications for the inaugural Dean of Research, Enterprise and Knowledge Mobilisation (REKM). This newly created role sits at the heart of a transformational change programme that has reimagined the university’s research & enterprise infrastructure, with a bold ambition to deliver inclusive, sustainable and community-engaged research and knowledge mobilisation.
Reporting to the Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research, Enterprise and Business Development), this is a strategic and delivery-focused role. The Dean will lead our client’s research ambitions, shaping and implementing strategy across the university, ensuring alignment between institutional goals and local delivery, and driving cultural change following a major restructure.
By 2030, our client aims to reach the middle third of UK REF rankings, achieve top 20% performance in the majority of areas in KEF, and grow research and enterprise income. The Dean of REKM will play a pivotal role in achieving these goals, while also leading our clients submissions to REF and KEF and making a personal contribution to the university’s research profile, commensurate with professorial status.
We are seeking a leader with strategic clarity, systems thinking and the ability to inspire others through a passion for making research count. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Dean Research, or similar, ready to step into a cross-institutional leader...