Associate Dean Research & Enterprise

FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of contract: Permanent (5-year tenure)

Salary: AM2 £73,453 - £78,798 pa depending on skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield 

Main duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Dean of School, the successful candidate will work with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) through delegated responsibility to provide leadership for growth, sustainability and vitality for research, enterprise and innovation within the School. Aligned to the University’s strategy, the Associate Dean will ensure the School’s objectives are achieved in the on-going pursuit of quality and excellence for research and enterprise at the University. 

The successful candidate will be a member of the School’s Senior Executive Group, working with the Dean of School, Deputy Dean, Heads of Departments and Heads of Research Centres (or their equivalents) to facilitate effective and prompt decision making. The successful candidate will also work with the PVC’s Research and Enterprise Executive (REE) and will be a member of the University’s Research Committee, Research Degrees Board and Knowledge Exchange Advisory Group.

If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience and vision to support the delivery of excellent research and to amplify our profile through growth in income, innovation and impact, we invite you to apply for this demanding leadership position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Hertfordshire at an exciting time during the implementation of our new Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, which will enable the University to further support the urgent regional and national need for more medical professionals.

Skills and experience required

Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of the research and enterprise policy and funding landscape and a demonstrable track record of research and/or enterprise leadership and achievements in an area aligned with the School, which has included leading on local policy initiatives, and turning plans into action.

You will also have significant experience of research or commercialisation, and knowledge transfer with a track record of delivering outputs and impact as well as securing funding appropriate to your field. Experience of successful collaborative working internally and externally, building partnerships with key partners is also essential.

Qualifications required

You will have a Doctorate or equivalent level of training and experience

Contact Details / Informal Enquiries

Professor Wendy Wills, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise via her Executive Assistant, Tina Saunders at t.saunders@herts.ac.uk

Closing Date: 19 March 2025

Interview Date: 8 April 2025

Our vision at the University of Hertfordshire is to transform lives and we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in line with the University’s Race Equality Charter Bronze award and the School’s Athena SWAN Silver award. We are a Disability Confident committed and equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from individuals who identify as male and from Black and minority ethnic under-represented communities. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts

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