Pro Dean Research & Innovation (Faculty of Technology)

We are seeking an outstanding academic leader to join the Faculty of Technology's leadership team as Pro Dean (Research & Innovation).

This is a senior strategic role, providing leadership for research, innovation, knowledge exchange and impact across the faculty. Working closely with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation), you will translate University strategy into ambitious, measurable faculty wide outcomes.

You will:

• Lead the development and delivery of the faculty’s research and innovation strategy.
• Champion research excellence, innovation, impact and knowledge exchange.
• Build strategic partnerships and identify opportunities for research funding, collaboration and external engagement.
• Develop a strong, inclusive and high performing research culture.
• Support and develop the Associate Heads (Research & Innovation) across the schools.
• Use insight and evidence to drive performance, growth and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to University wide strategic planning and decision making as a member of the Faculty Executive Leadership Team.

You will be an experienced and credible academic leader with:

• Significant experience of research or innovation leadership in a higher education or comparable environment.
• A proven ability to develop and deliver strategy and achieve measurable outcomes.
• Experience of building successful collaborations, partnerships and funding opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style, with a commitment to developing people and creating an environment where research can thrive.

Location: 

Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role.

Interview date:

The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on Monday 7 December 2026.

Contact: 

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Ruth Paterson at ruth.paterson@port.ac.uk

Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL)

Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience:

• Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure.
• Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working.
• Staff discounts and loyalty schemes.
• Staff car parking and discounted public travel.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing programmes.

Salary Information:

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe.  This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures.  

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement:

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

We are committed to building a diverse leadership team and women are currently underrepresented in senior leadership roles in our Faculty. We encourage and welcome applications from Women. All appointments are made on merit.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.

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