60th Anniversary Professor of Entrepreneurship

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Manchester is seeking a Professor of Entrepreneurship. This role involves conducting world-class research that enhances innovation and informs policy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with high-growth ventures and contribute to a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Flexibility in working arrangements may be offered.

Benefits

Market leading Pension scheme

Excellent employee health services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure during Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Global recognition in entrepreneurship research.
• Ability to connect academic insights with practical business dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to world-leading research that drives innovation and informs policy.
• Collaborate with high-growth ventures and interdisciplinary researchers.

Job description

Job reference: HUM-028918

Salary: Competitive

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Humanities

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: Innovation Management and Policy

Hours Per Week: 1 FTE

Closing date: 10/12/2025

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: Alliance Manchester Business School

Where World-Class Research Meets Real-World Innovation

Manchester was built by entrepreneurs—and we're building its future with them. At Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), we invite a globally recognised scholar to join us as Professor of Entrepreneurship, contributing world-leading research that drives innovation, informs policy, and empowers the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

As we mark our 60th anniversary in 2025, AMBS is at the heart of a bold £1.7bn investment in Sister—a new innovation district set to become one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystems. Within this dynamic environment, you’ll find rich opportunities to collaborate with the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre (MEC)—one of the UK’s leading centres for applied enterprise teaching, learning and venture support. Here in Manchester, you'll have an unparalleled opportunity to link theory to practice, working alongside high-growth ventures, investors, policymakers, and interdisciplinary researchers.

We offer:

• A world-class research environment with access to cutting-edge resources
• A thriving entrepreneurial city and university-wide ecosystem to shape and study
• A vibrant, interdisciplinary department publishing in AMJ, AMR, JBV, ET & P, SMJ, OrgSci, and more
• The platform to expand your global impact through thought leadership and policy influence

We welcome applications from any area of entrepreneurship research, particularly those who connect academic insight with the real-world dynamics of starting and growing new businesses.

Bring your ideas. Shape a city. Define the future of entrepreneurship.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Mark Healey

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.