Professor of Entrepreneurship

Wrexham University is entering a transformative era with the launch of its bold Vision and Strategy 2030, at a time when global attention is focused on our region. We are seeking an outstanding individual to join us as Professor of Entrepreneurship, a role that recognises professorial standing through a proven track record of transformational leadership and academic excellence in the field of entrepreneurship.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of becoming a world-leading modern civic university, regionally and globally engaged, delivering skills and impactful research that drive economic growth and innovation for the well-being of current and future generations.

About the Role

As Professor of Entrepreneurship, you will:

• Provide academic leadership for entrepreneurship across the three strategic dimensions of:
  1. Our Student Experience & Opportunities
  2. Our People, Place & Partnerships
  3. Our Research & Enterprise
• Be based within the Business School, leading the development and delivery of education, research, external engagement, and commercial activity in entrepreneurship.
• Collaborate with colleagues across faculties to embed entrepreneurship into curricula and the wider student experience.
• Translate research and education into commercial income streams, helping to shape a compelling business engagement offer for partners in Wrexham, Wales, and the World.
• Drive a step change in enterprise education, research, and knowledge exchange aligned with our core values: Excellence, Inclusion, Collaboration, Transformation, and Sustainability.
• Position Wrexham University as the ‘go-to’ institution for co-creating innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to economic and social challenges.
• Lead income-generating initiatives including short courses, consultancy, CPD, and knowledge transfer.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration across the University to amplify our impact and reach.

About You

You will be:

• A recognised leader in entrepreneurship with a strong academic and professional reputation.
• Passionate about civic engagement and the transformative power of education and innovation.
• Skilled in building strategic partnerships and delivering high-impact outcomes.
• Committed to shaping the future of enterprise education and contributing to regional and global economic development

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 17 November 2025

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Davies on paul.davies@wrexham.ac.uk

Further details
Job Description 

Wrexham University is a signatory to the Researcher Development Concordat and Research Integrity Concordat. The University is committed to the principles of these concordats and is dedicated to the development of researchers in all posts and upholding the highest standards of rigour and integrity in all aspects of research.

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements, please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments you may need.  

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