Professor and Director of UK SCALE Centre

Professor & Director of UK SCALE Centre   

Loughborough University and the Loughborough Business School, through a new long-term partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Centre for Transportation and Logistics (MIT-CTL), has just established the UK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Centre (UK SCALE Centre) as the newest member of the MIT Global SCALE Network.  

The UK SCALE Centre will focus on research, education, and working with industry, with the ambition of becoming the central hub for supply chain innovation and talent development in the UK. By working closely in concert with key stakeholders in the sector, the Centre will help to bridge the gap between academic research and industry R&D. We aim to drive forward innovative solutions to the biggest challenges facing the UK’s logistics and supply chain capabilities. The Centre will also equip the next generation of researchers and professionals with the essential skills and knowledge of best practice to take leading roles in building the future of supply chains. Further information on the UK SCALE Centre can be found here 

The role and what we’re looking for 

As the Centre Director you will lead the growth and development of the UK SCALE Centre to become the locus for education, research and innovation in supply chain and operations management in the United Kingdom.  

You will design, direct, and manage the UK SCALE Centre activities in education, research, and outreach and will report to the Dean of School. Among the Director’s specific responsibilities are strategic planning, program management, school/staff/student development, resource allocation and budget management, enrolment management, development of research funding, technology transfer, partnership initiatives, and relations with external constituencies.  

We are seeking candidates with either a research, teaching & enterprise background or an industry/practitioner background. This flexibility allows us to tailor the role to the strengths and experiences of the right candidate, ensuring the best fit for both you and the UK SCALE Centre. Please refer to the detailed job descriptions and person specifications depending on your experience and background. Please refer to the detailed job descriptions and person specifications below depending on your experience and background: 

• Research, teaching & enterprise-focused Job Description
• Practitioner / Industry-focused Job Description

We are particularly looking for applicants with significant relevant experience in supply chain management, transportation, logistics, operations management or a related discipline.  

Key details 

• The successful candidate will be part of the school’s Management Science and Operations discipline group.  
• This post is available on a full-time, open-ended basis, with a start date of as soon as practically possible in 2025. Hybrid working is also available, with a mix of working in the office and from home. 

Application and assessment process 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th May 2025.  

First stage interviews will be conducted via MS Teams on Thursday 15th May. Candidates who successfully pass this stage will be invited to the second stage of assessments on the morning of Friday 20th June, which will include in-person interviews and a presentation. Before attending the second stage, you must complete an occupational personality questionnaire by 6th June. 

For informal enquiries please contact Professor Jan Godsell, Dean of Loughborough Business School at J.Godsell@lboro.ac.uk  

Why should you apply?  

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Loughborough Business School and be part of the new UK SCALE Centre. As well as Loughborough being a great place to work, we offer a generous employment package - find out more about the range of Loughborough Benefits on our website, including our generous annual leave allowance. 

Reasonable Adjustments   

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you’d like to request please contact Professor Martin Tuuli, Director of Academic Staffing at M.M.Tuuli@lboro.ac.uk