Head, Department of Innovation & Management / Professor

The University of East London is one of the most diverse and vibrant universities in London. Our pioneering vision is making a positive and significant impact to the communities we serve, inspiring both staff and students to reach their full potential. We are looking for forward-thinking and curious people who are passionate about making a difference and who will thrive in an inclusive and diverse University.

The Royal Docks School of Business and Law is a contemporary and vibrant learning community where we focus on providing transformational education for our students. With a clear focus on creating graduates of the future, we are a key School within an ambitious University. Based in the fast-growing environment of east London and Docklands, the school is well positioned in a community benefiting from substantial inward investment and regeneration.

We are seeking the next Head of the Department of Innovation and Management to join the school’s management team. You will be responsible for the leadership and management of the Department, so that it realises its potential and delivers excellence across our full portfolio of academic programmes and activities. An innovative thinker, you will work collaboratively with the Dean of School and colleagues to enhance the Department’s approach to research and pedagogy and to maximise our impact locally and nationally. This role will be an essential part of realising the University’s ‘Future Graduate’ strategic objective within the school, establishing a cost-effective and high-performance culture based on continuous improvement. You will bring your own impactful research portfolio and be able to demonstrate an ability to guide a diverse team while acting as a role model in continually striving for a fairer academic workplace.

UEL welcomes and encourages applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to promote an inclusive culture and a diverse working environment.

If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please contact Laura Stuart from our Executive Search partners on laura.stuart@green-park.co.uk 

For further information and details on how to apply please visit: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/uel-hdim/

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your application before the closing date by: 23:59, Sunday 19th February 2023.

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