Pro Vice-Chancellor: Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise
6650
Permanent
Full time - 37 hours per week
10 March 2021 12:00
The opportunity
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in the fields of art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We have recently been ranked number 2 in the world for Art and Design in the QS Rankings. It offers a learning environment in which originality is recognised, difference is respected, and excellence is pursued, and a unique range of courses which nurture creative potential from across the world.
About you
We are now seeking to appoint to a new senior position: Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise. A member of the University Executive Board, this role will develop a broad and ambitious academic vision for research, knowledge exchange and enterprise, driving new activity, income streams, developing new partnerships in support of the UK’s industrial strategy as well as global economic and social renewal.
We seek an outstanding individual to take our research, knowledge exchange and enterprise to the next level, enhancing our internal culture and forging multilateral, external relationships to drive impact. You will have an appreciation for our academic strengths; you will have the vision and skills to harness our expertise to other disciplines, creating interdisciplinary collaborations in order to tackle global challenges. You will share our values and will possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, representing the University with a wide range of stakeholders. Like us, you believe that equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to thriving organisations and you will share our commitment to creating a University where we can all be ourselves and reach our full potential. You will demonstrate exemplary judgement and commercial insight, bringing a strong sense of integrity as well as energy and innovation.
Posting Date – Wednesday, 10 February 2021
Closing Date – Wednesday, 10 March 2021 at 12:00 noon GMT
Please note that the recruitment for this role is being managed by Perrett Laver.
For further details, including a candidate pack, job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please visit Perrett Laver's job page quoting reference 6650.
For informal inquiries please contact Rachel Hogan at Rachel.Hogan@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0)20 7340 6210.
This opportunity is closed to applications.