Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & Innovation

The Company is in search of a Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation to spearhead the next phase of its development in these critical areas. The successful candidate will be a senior academic leader with a proven track record in research, funding, and impact, and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership across research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. This role is pivotal in the institution's roadmap to 2030, with a focus on strengthening research quality, income, and impact, and preparing for future research excellence frameworks. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will work closely with the academic community and professional services to enhance research strengths, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and increase opportunities for external funding and commercialization. Applicants for the Pro Vice-Chancellor position at the company should have a strong personal record in research and a deep understanding of how to improve research performance and deliver successful REF submissions. The role requires the ability to build and implement an effective institutional research strategy, as well as the confidence to make difficult decisions while maintaining the trust and respect of colleagues. The ideal candidate will also be an authoritative advocate for the institution, strengthening relationships with funders, businesses, and other partners, and enhancing the national and international research profile. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of research and innovation at the company, leveraging its established strengths and its position within a leading research and innovation region.