Keele University

We seek to appoint a visionary leader to establish the Albert Gubay Business School (AGBS) - an ambitious and exciting project that will play a leading role in changing the economic landscape of north Wales. The AGBS will serve as a transformative force, empowering people, businesses, and communities through innovative education, entrepreneurship, and impactful research. Serving as a vibrant hub for business education, applied research, and business engagement, the AGBS will attract top talent from Wales and the world. It will offer programmes that are highly aligned with evolving business needs (e.g., data analytics and AI, sustainability, digital business, finance & compliance, etc.), offer internships, placements, & strong links with industry, and attract high quality students from the Uk and internationally in order to upskill and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Bangor is a distinctive university in the oldest city in Wales, with a strong reputation for its teaching and research, and for playing an impactful role in its region. Following a proposed donation of £10.5 million from the Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation, the Bangor Business School changed its name to the Albert Gubay Business School in 2025. The school serves a hub for growth, opportunity and collaboration across North Wales. It is home to exceptional teaching and research excellence, exemplified by key centres such as Rhanbarth Centre for Sustainable Regions and Economies, and the Institute of European Finance, with links to industry and businesses across the UK and Globally. Its culture of excellence is reflected in its ranking in the top 5 UK institutions for banking and finance. The inaugural Dean will oversee the school’s development, manage the current portfolio, the expansion of links with industry, and the maintenance of current partnerships. They will continue to foster a strong culture of research excellence, solidifying the school as a sector-leading centre of excellence in teaching and research across the UK and internationally. In particular, they will foster global TNE links, as well as strengthen UK based recruitment. We are looking for an ambitious leader, with a proven track record of managing change, delivering growth, and an established academic and research profile in a relevant discipline. Applicants should be accustomed to presenting strategic vision, engaging people and encouraging others to succeed. They will share our commitment to inclusivity, sustainable development and global citizenship. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at Bangor. How to Apply To find out more, please visit https://www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/bangor/ Applications, which should be in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent to bangor@minervasearch.com no later than Friday 13 February 2026. The interview date is to be confirmed.

Ref.: 534167 Work type: Full-time Department: Centre for Civil Society and Governance (30101) Categories: Teaching Staff Lecturer in the Centre for Civil Society and Governance (Ref.: 534167), to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree preferably in a Social Sciences, Business Management or related disciplines. They should have at least a combination of 5 years of professional, teaching and/or research experience, in Corporate Sustainability, Value Chain Management, Sustainability-related Disclosure or Circular Economy. Preference will be given to those who are accredited professionals with Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting related accreditations. These may include, but not limited to, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Professional Certification, Sustainability and Climate Risk (SCR) Certificate, European Federation of Financial Analysts Societies (EFFAS). Experience in teaching programme development and management will be an advantage. The appointee will contribute to the overall teaching and action research effectiveness in a wide spectrum of sustainability-related activities at the Centre, and be responsible for curriculum planning and development, validation and accreditation of new and/or existing programmes, and teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He/She will also support the work of the Academy for Sustainable Communities established under the Centre and perform other teaching and research-related duties as assigned by the Director. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV together with a research statement, a teaching statement, a writing sample. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until February 15, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency.

Job Purpose The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses two Innovation Centres – Rapid Product Innovation and Development (RaPID) Centre and SIT-Poly Innovation Centre of Excellence (SPICE) Centre. The RaPID Centre aims to guide businesses in their innovation and value creation activities through rapid product development and sample production while the SPICE Centre aims to support local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in their technology-driven transformation, innovation and talent development initiatives. These Innovation Centres house a dedicated pool of Professional Officers who come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. Professional Officers work with industry partners to co-create commercially viable solutions. They deliver on projects that help industries and businesses to move up the innovation value chain. While working on these projects, Professional Officers will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands. The success of these initiatives will bring about deeper collaboration with key industry stakeholders that will translate the industry engagement into more innovation projects with SIT. Key Responsibilities Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Involve in customer engagements including gathering of systems requirements and writing project scope. Involve in the full development life cycle, i.e., design, development, and testing Generate technical proposals, design documents, test documents. Manage laboratories and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Job Requirements A degree in Computer Science or related Engineering discipline. Possessing a master’s degree, PhD degree and relevant certifications will be an added advantage. Experienced in developing machine learning and generative AI solutions for deployment into production. Strong proficiency in Python and AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras) Strong programming skills in Python/Java/Javascript. Knowledge in LLM, RAG, LangChain would be advantageous. Knowledge of cloud computing and AI deployment (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure) would be advantageous. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure that the project can meet the milestones adhering to the stipulated timeline. At least 2 years working experience in AI/ML software development.