Head of the Norwich Business School

The University of East Anglia was built to embody a radical new vision for higher education, where interdisciplinarity is crucial, and excellence in both research and teaching is valued. Since 1963, we have been breaking down boundaries between students and researchers, arts and science, business and social responsibility. Today, we are consistently ranked within the top quarter of universities in the UK for the quality of research and teaching and are tackling some of the key challenges of the changing world and breaking new boundaries across our priority research themes of climate, creative and health. 

Following a period of challenge, we are moving with purpose to re-launch the University’s ambitious Strategy 2030, setting out how we are going to “think boldly, do things differently and lead the way”. Joining UEA at this time offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the transformation of the University and to help set our future direction and ensure our prosperity and success. 

University of East Anglia’s Business School stands out as a premier institution in the UK, renowned for its teaching and research excellence on a global scale. Our commitment to quality is evident in our top rankings, 14th overall in the REF2021 exercise and 93% of our outputs ranked as world-leading or internationally excellent. Offering a diverse range of postgraduate programs, we attract students from around the world to explore contemporary business and management developments. Our executive and professional education programs, such as the AMBA accredited MBA, industry led MSc in Brand Leadership and nationally recognized Help to Grow Programme, cater to professionals seeking to advance their careers. 

Since our establishment in 1995, we've cultivated a truly global community with over 100 internationally recognized academics and business experts. Our seven subject groups encompass a wide spectrum of disciplines, reflecting our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration: Accounting and Quantitative Methods, Business Regulation, Employment Systems and Institutions, Finance, Innovation, Technology and Operations Management, Marketing, Strategy and Entrepreneurship. 

Our mission is clear: to provide outstanding student learning and conduct world-class research that informs business, management, and policy thinking. We aspire to nurture world-class talent capable of transforming business and management practices, shaping the future of our society.

The Business School is now seeking to appoint a new Head who will build on its existing strengths at a time of great change and opportunity in the higher education sector. A collaborative leader, you will be the driving force behind the School’s strategic direction, providing visionary leadership with the intention of further enhancing the standing of the School both in the UK and internationally. Building on the existing reputation for excellence in teaching and research, your first-class leadership skills and capacity for fresh ideas will fuel new developments.

The successful candidate will be commercially astute with first-rate academic credentials and a proven track record of effective management within a university setting. A superb communicator, you will represent the School both internally and externally across a range of key stakeholders, ensuring it continues to develop its growing reputation regionally, nationally and internationally.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit www.odgers.com/91698

Closing date:  Friday 19^th July 2024

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