Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange - College of Business and Law

Midwifery at the University; Frenchay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

UWE Bristol is an ambitious university at the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. We are hugely proud of our outstanding learning, world-leading research, and culture of enterprise.

Through our strategic, multi-disciplined research agenda – RISE – we are pursuing Research with purpose, Innovation with impact, Skills that empower, and Enterprise that fuels progress.

Our research beacons demonstrate the power of collaborative, inter-disciplinary working, thinking and doing. Evidencing what we can achieve together with real-world impact. Tackling the big issues of today and tomorrow head-on. Delivering research with impact and the power to transform lives and transform the future.

The College of Business and Law now seeks to appoint a College Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange to shape a future-facing research agenda that is supported by a growing research culture and environment. The College saw inspiring improvements in REF2021 for both Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School.

As a key member of the College Executive Team, the College Dean for Research and Knowledge Exchange will play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction and turning vision into impactful outcomes that transform lives. We are seeking a research ambitious leader who appreciates the interconnected ecosystem between research, learning, teaching and knowledge exchange, and its transformative power on people and place.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those who will help us broaden our thinking and enrich our community. At UWE Bristol, equity and inclusion are not just values – they are integral to how we lead, collaborate and innovate.

For a private discussion regarding this position, please contact our search advisor, Alex Albone, at Berwick Partners, [e-mail].

Closing Date: Friday 10th October (midnight)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview at UWE Bristol in early December.