Pro Vice Chancellor, Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange

The University of Huddersfield is a thriving university with a modern campus, a diverse student body and a genuine commitment to providing students with an inspirational learning experience, underpinned by pioneering research and delivered by innovative and creative experts in their fields. We have invested over £150m over the last ten years on our estate, enabling us to deliver top-class facilities and learning environments. We have won numerous awards including University of the Year, Entrepreneurial University of the Year, Best University workplace, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and three national honours in the form of Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. We also achieved TEF Gold in 2023 – the only University in Yorkshire, Humber and the Northwest to do so. This reflects the enthusiasm and expertise our staff bring to their work, the practical emphasis of our teaching, with which we aim to provide the foundations for exciting and successful future careers.

This is an exciting time for Huddersfield; we are transforming the University academically, financially and physically, having set our ambitions on becoming a global university. We are now looking to appoint a new Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange who will share these ambitions and play a key role in their delivery.

The PVC for Research, Innovation, and Knowledge Exchange will be the driving force behind the University’s research agenda, driving innovation, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge both within the academic community and externally to industrial partners and third sector organisations. You will provide visionary leadership with the intention of further enhancing the standing of the University both in the UK and internationally. Building on the existing reputation for excellence in research, your first-class leadership skills and capacity for fresh ideas will fuel new developments.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished track record of research excellence and innovation, with experience in leading and managing research teams and projects. A strong history of securing external research funding is crucial, alongside a demonstrated ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and engage with external stakeholders. In addition to their academic credentials, the candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, alongside a resilient, proactive, and results-driven approach.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Huddersfield on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference IBLNE. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 27 February 2025.

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