Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences

Perrett Laver; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity to lead a prestigious School at a globally renowned University. This role requires a visionary academic leader with a proven track record in research and education. You will guide the School’s strategic direction, fostering innovation and collaboration to drive positive societal change. The institution is committed to excellence in sport, health, and human potential, making this position both impactful and rewarding. Join a thriving community dedicated to transforming lives and communities through world-class research and education.

Qualifications

• Visionary academic leader with a strong track record in research and education.
• Ability to inspire and lead diverse teams towards societal change.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.
• Collaborate with the University Executive Board to shape institutional goals.

Skills

Leadership

Research Excellence

Innovation in Education

Collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Loughborough is an exceptional University. Our world-leading research, excellent education and student experience, unparalleled sporting achievements, and commitment to change, allow us to offer something truly distinctive from other UK Universities. We continue to make significant steps towards being a proactively equitable, diverse and inclusive University.

Creating Better Futures. Together is our ambitious strategy for the next decade. It defines our purpose, values, and aspirations while recognising our responsibility to the world around us. It reflects both the opportunities ahead and the challenges we face as a global community.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEH) at Loughborough University – an institution globally renowned for its unparalleled impact on sport and health. As Dean, you will play a pivotal leadership role – guiding the School’s strategic direction and contributing as a key member of the University Executive Board. You will help shape the future of one of the UK’s top universities, where sport, exercise and health is more than a subject – it’s part of our DNA.

SSEH is a multi-disciplinary school that brings together internationally recognised academics across the natural and social sciences. From elite performance and human physiology to wellbeing, public health, and sport policy, our research and teaching drive real-world change on a global scale. With a legacy of excellence, world-class facilities, and a vibrant, high-performing research culture, Loughborough University is proudly ranked QS World Number 1 for Sport-Related Subjects – for nine consecutive years. At the heart of this success is the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: a powerhouse of innovation, insight, and impact.

Our thriving community includes pioneering researchers, inspiring educators, and high-performing students, all supported by outstanding professional and technical teams. Together, they deliver research and teaching that not only drives academic excellence but transforms lives and communities around the world.

We are looking for a visionary academic leader with an outstanding track record in research, innovation, and education. Someone who can inspire, collaborate, and lead at scale – bringing together diverse expertise to drive positive societal change. If you share our passion for sport, health, and human potential, and are ready to lead on the global stage, we would be delighted to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Research Associate, Harvir Bains, [e-mail] [phone].

Loughborough University would particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from global ethnic majority backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on the University leadership group.

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Closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm (BST) on Monday 2 June 2025.

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