Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, Innovation & International

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 5 years

Join us as Pro-Vice Chancellor Research, Innovation & International (PVC RI&I) and help shape the future of higher education.

We are seeking an exceptional, visionary leader to join our executive team to drive our strategic ambitions and nurture a vibrant culture of creativity and enterprise.

You will play a central role in strengthening our partnerships and collaborations, enhancing our distinctive specialisms, and deepening our contributions to economic, social, and cultural enrichment.

Reporting to the Deputy Vice Chancellor & Provost, the PVC RI&I will work collaboratively across the institution, partnering with executive colleagues, Directors of Professional Services, and Heads of School. 

As PVC (RI&I) your key responsibilities will include:

• Drive growth in research and innovation funding, diversify income streams.
• Drive knowledge exchange, start-ups and spin-outs.
• Collaborate with our Directors to cultivate an environment where research and innovation income grows.
• Provide strategic and academic leadership, direction and support 

Success in this role requires:

• A visionary leader with a proven track record in research leadership, strategic thinking, and collaborative engagement.
• Ability to relate to, engage with, and command the confidence of senior colleagues in international, national and regional organisations.
• A successful record in developing effective partnerships to support research and knowledge exchange.
• Strong record of external engagement and recognition.

Please see the 'Apply' link above to view the candidate brief. 

To apply, please submit a full CV detailing your career and academic achievements along with a covering letter of no more than two pages addressing your motivation and suitability for the role.

For further information please contact E.L.Milton@kent.ac.uk

Further details:

*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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