Associate Dean, Research

Nottingham Trent University; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

35 days annual leave

Annual Health Insurance or Private Med

Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings

Health and wellbeing services

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham Trent University is seeking an Associate Dean Research for a permanent, full-time role within the School of Science and Technology. You will lead, influence and mentor research teams, shaping strategy and delivering impact across the school and university.

You will strengthen research funding relationships, collaborate with senior colleagues and funders, and drive large-scale projects to advance REF outcomes and global standing.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a collegiate environment delivering strategic objectives.
• Proven ability to initiate, lead and manage academic teams and projects.
• Strong links to funding bodies; understanding of funding landscape and large-scale research delivery.
• Experience contributing to improved REF outcomes and research impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead, innovate and mentor research teams within the School of Science and Technology.
• Develop strategy and align staff to the School and University objectives.
• Advance research funding, collaboration and networking with senior colleagues and funders.
• Deliver high-quality research outputs and strengthen the School's standing.

Job description

Diverse community. Inclusive Research. Rewarding Careers. Doing things differently.

Associate Dean Research

Salary: £90,000 - £105,000 per annum

Employment: Full time/Permanent

About The Role

As Associate Dean for Research, in a vibrant and research active school, you will be a highly motivated leader who understands the current research and innovation funding landscape, the value of good communications, networking and the importance of developing an inclusive and forward looking research culture in a vibrant and diverse School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University. You will already be a research leader in your field of international standing with experience of leading, innovating, influencing, facilitating and mentoring as well as in developing strategy, working with senior colleagues within the school and across the university with regards to research and innovation.

You will be able to demonstrate your leadership experience in contributing to improved REF outcomes. research impact and outcomes alongside strong leadership skills and a proven ability to initiate, lead, and manage academic teams, departments and projects in a collegiate environment in order to deliver strategic objectives relevant to the School and University.

You will be a research leader in your field with strong links to funding bodies, an understanding of the funding landscape and delivery on large scale research projects. You will have an impressive record of world class research outputs and recognition for your professional achievements in a discipline area relevant to the School and the capacity to exercise academic leadership to enhance the standing of the School.

You will think rigorously and entrepreneurially about the contributions and future of research within the School and will have a vision for aligning and motivating staff at all levels to achieve the School and University strategic ambitions. You will have experience of networking, collaborating and influencing colleagues to deliver joint projects and achieve stretching goals..

This academic appointment is a permanent post aligned to one or more School disciplines.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We will consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. We particularly welcome applications from women and those of a mixed race heritage who are underrepresented in our senior leadership.

Interview date: December 2026

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting and inclusive multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators. We are forward thinkers, innovators and challengers of the status quo. We look forward to hearing from you.

For informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Professor Kirsty Smallbone (Executive Dean) at [e-mail]

Join Us

• Hybrid working - We support flexible ways of working through a combination of campus-based and home working where applicable. For full-time roles, this includes a minimum of 60% on-campus commitment. We trust colleagues to work with their teams to shape working patterns that enable them to deliver the best possible outcomes for their stakeholders.
• Flexibility - We welcome and support a range of working patterns and approaches, helping colleagues balance their work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of the role.
• 35 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
• Annual Health Insurance or Private Medical Insurance
• Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
• Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
• Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
• And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Depending on your individual circumstances this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you review your individual circumstances before applying, or for more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.