Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

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The opportunity

University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading university for teaching, knowledge exchange and research in art, design, fashion, media and communication and performing arts. We are made up of six renowned colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts.

We believe that the world needs creativity. In a volatile era, we aim to find new ways to demonstrate the value of creative disciplines in our response to major forces such as the climate emergency, equality, representation and opportunity and complexity. We are a top 30 UK university for research and performance-related knowledge exchange, top three for student and graduate start-ups, and leading on public engagement and CPD. We use our knowledge, creativity and skills to work with partners, clients and communities to create positive impact.

We are now seeking to appoint the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (RKEE). The PVC RKEE will play a central role in the academic leadership of the University, overseeing the strategies relevant to this portfolio and fostering an environment where opportunities to build research, knowledge exchange and enterprise capacity are grasped and research strengths are optimised. Building on our successes, the appointee will be expected to continue the development of a broad and ambitious academic vision for research, knowledge exchange and enterprise that drives new areas of activity, develops new income streams, embraces new partnerships, engages with industrial strategy, and addresses global challenges as part of our commitment to be a social purpose university. The position will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a track record of innovative and impactful leadership within the areas of research, knowledge exchange and enterprise and a sophisticated understanding of the HE research and KE policy and funding environment. Critically, you will enjoy working through partnerships to achieve your goals, whether these are internal or external, adding value and capacity to delivery goals and timescales.

You will share our values and possess exceptional communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills, representing UAL with a wide range of stakeholders. Like us, you will believe that equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to thriving organisations and you will share our commitment to creating a university where we can all be ourselves and reach our full potential.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to UAL on this appointment process.

Closing date – Monday 8 January 2024 at 12noon.

Application is by submission of a full curriculum vitae and a covering letter of application, addressing the job description and person specification and including suitable daytime and evening telephone contact details.

For further details, including a candidate pack, job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please visit Saxton Bampfylde’s jobs page.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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