Deputy Dean of Newcastle University Business School

Deputy Dean of Newcastle University Business School

Requisition ID: 28502

Location: Newcastle, GB

Contract Type: Open Ended

Working Pattern: Full Time

Posted Date: 16 Sept 2025

Closing Date: 12 October 2025

Newcastle University Business School is seeking an outstanding academic leader for the role of Deputy Dean. As part of the School Executive Board, you will play a key role in shaping and implementing the School's academic staffing strategy, supporting excellence in research, teaching, and engagement across the School.

You will lead and implement strategies for academic recruitment, development, retention, and performance management. Work closely with Subject Group Heads to build a supportive, high-performing academic environment. Manage academic workload planning, succession, and strategic resourcing and deputise for the Dean, contribute to senior decision-making, and represent the School at Faculty and University level.

You will have a strong academic track record in research and/or teaching, with proven leadership experience in academic management and be committed to academic excellence, staff development, and inclusive leadership.

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Why Join Us?

Join a triple-accredited Business School ranked in the global top 140 (QS 2026) and UK top 20 (THE 2024), with a clear vision for impactful, innovative business education and research.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.