Pro Dean Global (Faculty of Technology)

University of Portsmouth; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Leave entitlement

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Staff parking

Training opportunities

Wellbeing programmes

Recreation facilities

Discounted learning

Mentoring programs

Job summary

The University of Portsmouth seeks an outstanding academic leader to join the Faculty of Technology as Pro Dean Global. This strategic appointment drives global engagement, strengthens international partnerships and translates university strategy into actionable faculty outcomes.

You will lead across Schools, support heads, and foster an inclusive, student-centred experience while promoting innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the faculty’s strategy for global engagement.
• Translate University priorities into clear, measurable faculty outcomes.
• Develop and strengthen international partnerships and global opportunities.
• Support Associate Heads within Schools to implement strategic priorities effectively.
• Promote excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

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Pro Dean Global (Faculty of Technology)

location_on Portsmouth 13/11/2026 Pro Dean Global (Faculty of Technology)

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Job details

Salary £85,176 - £93,855 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full-Time

Job category/type Permanent - Full-Time

Job reference REC00005571

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Job description

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

The Role:

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Faculty of Technology's leadership team as Pro Dean (Global).

This is a strategic leadership role with responsibility for advancing the faculty’s global engagement working closely with the Deputy Vice Chancellor – Global Engagement & Student Life to translate the University Strategy into meaningful faculty wide outcomes.

You will provide strategic leadership across Schools, strengthening international partnerships and global opportunities while championing an outstanding, inclusive and student-centred experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the faculty’s strategy for global engagement.
• Translate University priorities into clear, measurable faculty outcomes.
• Develop and strengtheninternational partnerships and global opportunities.
• SupportAssociate Heads within Schoolsto implement strategic priorities effectively.
• Promote excellence, innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Location: Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Interview date: The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on Friday 18 December 2026.

Contact: If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Maria Williamson at [e-mail]

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.
• Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities.
• Discounted learning.
• Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme.
• The perks don’t stop there

Salary Information: New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement: We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

We are committed to building a diverse leadership team and women are currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles in our Faculty. We encourage and welcome applications from Women. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

Pro Dean Global (Faculty of Technology)

University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO1 2UP