Professor of Entrepreneurship

Wrexham University; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales is seeking an experienced Professor of Entrepreneurship to provide academic leadership and drive innovative initiatives. The successful candidate will have a strong reputation in the field of entrepreneurship and a commitment to regional economic development. Responsibilities include leading entrepreneurship education and fostering collaborations, with a focus on impacting the community and beyond. Interviews scheduled for 5 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Recognised leader in entrepreneurship with a strong academic reputation.
• Passionate about civic engagement and education's transformative power.
• Skilled in delivering high-impact outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for entrepreneurship education and research.
• Drive initiatives in income-generating activities.
• Collaborate to embed entrepreneurship into curricula.

Skills

Leadership in entrepreneurship

Strategic partnership building

Civic engagement

Transformational education

Education

PhD in Entrepreneurship or related field

Job description

Overview

Wrexham University is entering a transformative era with the launch of its Vision and Strategy 2030, at a time when global attention is focused on our region. We are seeking an outstanding individual to join us as Professor of Entrepreneurship, a role that recognises professorial standing through a proven track record of transformational leadership and academic excellence in the field of entrepreneurship.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of becoming a world-leading modern civic university, regionally and globally engaged, delivering skills and impactful research that drive economic growth and innovation for the well‑being of current and future generations.

About the Role

As Professor of Entrepreneurship, you will:

• Provide academic leadership for entrepreneurship across the three strategic dimensions: Our Student Experience & Opportunities; Our People, Place & Partnerships; Our Research & Enterprise.
• Be based within the Business School, leading the development and delivery of education, research, external engagement, and commercial activity in entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with colleagues across faculties to embed entrepreneurship into curricula and the wider student experience.
• Translate research and education into commercial income streams, helping to shape a compelling business engagement offer for partners in Wrexham, Wales, and the World.
• Drive a step change in enterprise education, research, and knowledge exchange aligned with our core values: Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, Transformation, and Sustainability.
• Position Wrexham University as the ‘go-to’ institution for co-creating innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to economic and social challenges.
• Lead income-generating initiatives including short courses, consultancy, CPD, and knowledge transfer.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the University to amplify our impact and reach.

About You

You will be:

• A recognised leader in entrepreneurship with a strong academic and professional reputation.
• Passionate about civic engagement and the transformative power of education and innovation.
• Skilled in building strategic partnerships and delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Committed to shaping the future of enterprise education and contributing to regional and global economic development.

Interviews will take place on 5 November 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Davies on [e-mail]