Pro-vice-chancellor, Research

7 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality and play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success

Key to success is bringing a visionary and inspirational capacity to this exciting role, and a leader who can work flexibly and with empathy across diverse teams throughout the organisation, to drive our Vision and Strategy and achieve our goals. You will share our commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion and demonstrate this through leadership and actions.

As PVC R&I you will report to the Vice-Chancellor and work closely with all of our highly collegiate Executive Board. You will distribute your leadership through a cohesive team of academic Deans for Research & Innovation and PGR in each Faculty as well as University Deans for Innovation & Business and Research Culture and corresponding professional services leads. You will be supported to develop your own skills and knowledge and make a tangible difference in the University.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

The University holds a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

**Requisition ID**: 25046



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