Dean Of Business & Innovation

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We 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. We are looking to appoint to the role of University Dean for Business and Innovation. The role is based in the Executive Office and is University-wide, encompassing activities across all three Faculties, and with the University's campuses in Singapore and Malaysia. Reporting to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, you will be a key member of University Research and Innovation Committee and the Knowledge Exchange and Policy Oversight Committee. You will work closely with the Director of Business Development and Enterprise and their staff, with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Engagement and Place, and with the Deans of Research and Innovation and business and innovation leads in each of the three Faculties. You will provide leadership for the University's Business and Innovation Strategic Plan. (Rewritten in 2024), The Strategic Plan underpins the University's transition to a more place-based and innovation-led approach to education and research, which embeds partnership and collaboration at the core of the University's activities. The University is seeking to: foster a culture of enterprise and innovation across the whole University; attune the University's work to external demand and actively promote our expertise and capabilities; generate and maintain meaningful external partnerships; grow and make sustainable our portfolio of our innovation structures, and expand the number, range and longevity of our interactions with external partners. In particular, the main purpose of the Dean of Business and Innovation role is to increase Newcastle University's collaboration with commercial partners and thereby to enhance the University's economic impact. To view the full candidate pack, please click here. Newcastle University have engaged Dixon Walter to assist with this important appointment. For further information please contact Simon Critchley at simon@dixonwalter.co.uk or on 07891 842 347. Details of how to apply and further information can also be found at: https://www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/dean-business-innovation-newcastle/.