Deputy Dean - Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.
Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework and ranked third of all modern universities in the UK for research power, with 77 per cent of research ranked world-leading and internationally excellent. We proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in our new Deputy Dean role. Supporting the Executive Dean, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across education, research, and innovation, ensuring excellence, efficiency, and a thriving, inclusive academic community.
As principal deputy, you will lead faculty operations, drive academic strategy, and ensure strong performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. You will play a key role in shaping a future focused portfolio aligned to student, employer, and societal needs, while leading major transformational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Shape and deliver the faculty’s academic vision, portfolio, and new programme development.
* Lead cross faculty transformation and strategic initiatives.
* Oversee operations, including planning, performance, and KPI delivery.
* Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory requirements (e.g. OfS, QAA, UKVI).
* Support financial planning, budgeting, and resource management.
* Lead and develop Heads of School and senior colleagues, fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture.
* Contribute to institutional leadership and deputise for the Executive Dean as required.
You will bring significant academic leadership experience, with a proven ability to deliver strategy, lead change, manage complexity, build and inspire high-performing teams.
Location
Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.
Interview date
Contact
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Ruth Paterson at ruth.paterson@port.ac.uk
Employer, External Only
University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)
UKVI Statement
Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.
ED&I Statement
We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.
Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.
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