Professor and Head of School, School of Policy Studies

University of Bristol; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking an outstanding academic leader for the Head of the School of Policy Studies. In this four-year role, you'll manage the academic business, enhance the School's global reputation, and drive a commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Ideal candidates will have senior professorial standing and a proven track record in leadership and student experience enhancement. The appointment includes a full-time professorial position with a focus on strategy and operations.

Qualifications

• International academic standing relevant to the role.
• Outstanding track record in strategic and operational leadership.
• Experience in promoting excellent education and student experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver managerial and administrative duties as Head of School.
• Lead the School in developing strategy aligned with University goals.
• Enhance the global reputation of the School through teaching and research.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

Building collaborative relationships

Promoting equality and diversity

Education

Senior professorial status

Job description

The role

The University of Bristol seeks to appoint an outstanding academic leader as the Head of the School of Policy Studies. Sitting within Bristol’s renowned Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences, the School undertakes world‑class research and is committed to the highest international standards of teaching and student experience.

As Head of School, you will occupy a key academic leadership position within the University. Reporting to the Faculty Dean, you will lead and manage the academic business of the School in relation both to strategy and operations.

The appointment will be for four years, subject to renewal, and will go hand in hand with an open‑ended full‑time professorial position.

What will you be doing?

You will deliver, to a high standard, the managerial and administrative duties associated with the role of Head of School, working with the School senior management team and in partnership with the School Manager.

You will lead the School in developing its strategy in line with the Faculty, and the University’s Vision and Strategy 2022-2030.

You will be able to enhance the global reputation of the School by consolidating and developing exciting teaching programmes and research portfolios across the School, with a commitment to fostering research excellence and a high quality student experience.

You should apply if

You have international academic standing commensurate with senior professorial status in an area related to the School.

You have an outstanding track record of strategic and operational leadership, driven by a commitment to excellence in research and research‑led teaching.

You have a record of success in promoting excellent education and student experience, and in enabling colleagues to excel in research and teaching.

You are adept at building productive and collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels, and demonstrate and encourage excellent partnership working between academic and professional services staff.

You have a demonstrable commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.