Job Description Post Title: Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) Terms of Appointment: This is a five-year appointment initially, with the possibility of renewal by Council for a further three years on the basis of a satisfactory performance review. The post is full time: 0.8 FTE as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) and 0.2 FTE allocated research time. The successful post-holder will also be appointed to a permanent academic post at the University. Grade: 10 (Executive) Salary: The salary will be commensurate with the seniority of the post and negotiable within the professorial range. Location: Vice Chancellor's Office Responsible to: Vice Chancellor and Warden Responsible for: Direct line management responsibility for the Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research Culture), Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PGR), and for Advanced Research Computing and the Durham University Research Institutes. Interview Date: Thursday 30th October 2025 A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and surrounded by stunning countryside. Our talented scholars and researchers from around the world are tackling global issues and making a difference to people's lives. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things in the world. Being a part of Durham is about more than just the success of the University, it's also about contributing to the success of the city, county and community. Our University Strategy is built on three pillars of research, education and wider student experience, but also on our keen sense of community and of inspiring others to achieve their potential. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) to provide leadership, advocacy for, and management of our research to deliver against our strategic ambitions. Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O'Brien, and supported by a Deputy to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) is a member of the University's senior leadership team (the University Executive Committee, or UEC, chaired by the Vice Chancellor and Warden, Professor Karen O'Brien). As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research), you will be responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of the University's research strategy, providing dynamic intellectual leadership and management for a diverse university with an international outlook that is already performing strongly. With an exceptional research reputation and profile and significant senior leadership and management experience, you will be an excellent communicator, able to inspire and engage those around you, lead continuous improvement in the quality and impact of the University's research outputs and build effective relationships with University colleagues and peer organisations across the globe. With the ability to think broadly and strategically, you will be someone who can challenge convention, push boundaries, and work innovatively to enhance the international reputation of the University. At Durham University, our aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women, and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. For further information about the role and the Person Specification, please view our applicant pack. How to Apply We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit A CV: and A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification detailed in the Applicant Pack above. The deadline for applications is 28 September 2025 at midnight BST. We anticipate that interviews will be held in late October 2025. Contact details For any further information please contact Cherith Smith, Senior Recruitment Manager, mailto:hr.seniorappointments@durham.ac.uk Please note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement Privacy Notices - Durham University which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data.