Permanent
Full time
35 hours per week
Salary available on enquiry
The University of the Highlands and Islands is recruiting a Dean of Research and Innovation to lead its research and innovation strategy across the partnership.
This role suits an experienced senior academic leader ready to shape research excellence, impact, and national profile within a distinctive, community rooted university.
The role
* Providing strategic leadership for research and innovation across UHI.
* Shaping and delivering institutional research strategy and performance.
* Leading activity in relation to the Research Excellence Framework.
* Strengthening research quality, coherence, and impact.
* Working collaboratively with Academic Partner Principals, Deans, Research Cluster Leads, and professional services.
* Enhancing UHI’s national and international research profile.
* Supporting a geographically distributed research community operating within a partnership model.
Working pattern
Full time permanent role.
35 hours per week.
Based in Inverness or another UHI location by agreement.
What we are looking for
* An outstanding senior academic leader with experience of research strategy and delivery.
* Strong understanding of research excellence and impact frameworks.
* Ability to lead across a partnership structure and influence diverse stakeholders.
* Experience strengthening institutional research performance and profile.
* Commitment to collaborative leadership within a community focused university.
What is on offer
* 42 days annual leave pro rata.
* Attractive pension scheme with additional contribution options.
* Flexible and family friendly working policies.
* Occupational sick pay and employee assistance programme.
* Retail and leisure discounts including Highlife Highland membership discount.
* Cycle to Work scheme and contribution towards DSE prescription glasses.
* Access to LinkedIn Learning for professional development.
* Free parking and EV charging where available.
How to apply
Apply through the employer’s recruitment portal
Closing date: 24 February 2026
Interviews: 20 March and 31 March 2026
Your application goes directly to the employer. No agencies. No nonsense.
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