Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Science &Engineering

The University of Manchester is one of the world’sleading universities with deep roots in the city of Manchester andthe wider region. We draw on the rich legacy of discovery,activism, and community service, which has defined us over the last200 years. We are in the process of writing our new universitystrategy as we begin our third century. With over 13,000 staff and46,000 students, we are also one of the UK’s largest and mostcomprehensive universities, with a strong commitment tointerdisciplinary teaching and research and social responsibility.We are ranked 34th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025)and 2nd in the world for social and environmental impact (TimesHigher Education Impact Ranking). We are the region’s largestinnovation asset, and in addition to other initiatives, we areleading the development of ‘Sister’, a new £1.7bn world-classinnovation district, a launchpad for new companies, partnershipsand initiatives that will bring together students, researchers,entrepreneurs, innovators and industry in creative ways to makeManchester one of the leading innovation-driven economies inEurope. We seek to appoint a new Vice-President and Dean of theFaculty of Science & Engineering (FSE). The Faculty is one ofthe largest groupings of scientists and engineers in the UK andbeyond. We are focused on teaching and research excellence; growingpartnerships with employers, research funders and beneficiaries; adeep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and making asignificant contribution to society through impactful research andinnovation. We cover the full spectrum from fundamental tointerdisciplinary research and aim to deliver leadership andtransformative solutions to key issues in Artificial Intelligence,Health, Sustainability, Quantum and Digital, and Advanced Materialsas well as discovery science and engineering. These and otherstrengths were recognised in the 2021 Research ExcellenceFramework, where FSE saw exceptional performance in Chemistry,Engineering and Physics, and ranked in the top three in the UK. TheFaculty is home to the Tomorrow Labs, the largest collection ofscience and engineering facilities in the UK, also open forcollaborative work with industry partners. It includes, amongothers, the Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s national institute foradvanced materials; the Dalton Nuclear Institute, a network forspecialist labs which drive the future of nuclear energy; and theNational Graphene Institute, which brings together the leading edgein 2D materials. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor,this role is responsible for providing academic leadership andoperational management of the Faculty, with an income of over £270million, across a vibrant community of two schools and tenassociated departments, approaching 1900 academic and professionalservices staff, and over 10,000 students. This involves developingstrategic leadership in research, education and socialresponsibility, whilst ensuring that operational processes areefficient and effective. You will be a vital member of theUniversity’s Executive Team. In joining, you will have anoutstanding reputation in a relevant discipline, a commitment toteaching and research excellence, proven leadership and managementcredentials, and the vision and capability to advance the Facultyand the University. The new Vice-President and Dean will be aninspiring and values-led leader, able to build inclusive andhigh-performing teams, as well as engage successfully with a rangeof external partners. The University is committed to building afully inclusive and diverse community, including its executiveleadership. We welcome and encourage applications from candidatesfrom all backgrounds with the qualifications and experience toundertake this role, including under-represented groups. TheUniversity of Manchester will be supported in this appointment byexecutive search firm Perrett Laver. Any initial enquiries shouldbe directed to Annabel Holt at &+44 (0)20 3928 7387. For further details, including the jobdescription, person specification, and information on how to apply,please visithttps://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacanciesquotingreference number 7749. Applications should consist of a coverletter, full CV detailing academic and professional qualifications,employment history, latest remuneration and relevant achievements.The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Friday, 14thMarch 2025. J-18808-Ljbffr