Regional Engagement Lead – Cornwall & Innovation

Exeter Science Park Limited; England; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic freedom

Staff benefits

Beautiful campus

Job summary

The University of Exeter invites internal applicants for a part-time Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business and Regional Engagement – Cornwall), 0.4FTE, from January 2027 on a three-year renewable term, based at Penryn. The postholder will lead business engagement, innovation and regional partnerships across Cornwall, linking research and knowledge exchange with regional opportunities.

We seek an academic leader with a proven record in partnerships and place-based engagement to maximise the

Qualifications

• Strong track record of academic leadership.
• Experience in partnership development and strategic delivery.
• Commitment to place-based engagement and regional impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for business engagement, innovation and regional partnerships across Cornwall.
• Collaborate with faculties, professional services and external partners to drive innovation and knowledge exchange.
• Support skills development and enhance the University's regional influence through regional and international engagement.

Skills

Academic leadership

Partnership development

Strategic delivery

Place-based engagement

Job description

The University of Exeter invites internal applicants for a part-time Assistant Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Business and Regional Engagement – Cornwall), 0.4FTE, from January 2027 on a three-year renewable term, based at Penryn. The postholder will lead business engagement, innovation and regional partnerships across Cornwall, linking research and knowledge exchange with regional opportunities.

We seek an academic leader with a proven record in partnerships and place-based engagement to maximise the