Pro-Dean for Research and Innovation

Opportunity open to existing Grade 9 / Grade 10 academics currently employed within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Leeds only.

Do you have the ability to provide the strategic vision to lead the Faculty to successfully deliver the strategy for Research and Innovation? Are you looking for a challenging leadership position and are you passionate about supporting staff to achieve academic excellence in an international and interdisciplinary context?

Working with the Faculty Executive Dean and Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Research and Innovation, you will play a major strategic role in contributing to strategic developments within the University, undertaking cross-institutional activity, facilitating links with external organisations such as industry, research councils and government and determining, leading and implementing the strategy for Research and Innovation within the Faculty.

You will be an active member of the Faculty Executive and University's Leadership Forum, promoting a coordinated approach to delivering innovative strategic academic development. You will be taking on a significant leadership role and must be able to lead with a clear vision and engage others across the Faculty and University. You will thrive on working collaboratively in a busy and dynamic environment to enhance the reputation of the Faculty with a focus on quality and excellence.

Academic credibility is essential. You will have a sustained track record of excellence in research and innovation, including a successful funding record, combined with excellent skills in team working and collaboration.

You will be a role model for the University core values of inclusivity, integrity, collaboration and compassion, and demonstrate courage in how you implement them.

This position is available from 1 January 2026

To apply for the role, please submit:

• a statement of how, if successful, you would envisage fulfilling the requirements of the post;
• a copy of your CV.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Giles Davies, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Email:

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 27 November (pm)