Dean of the School of Arts & Creative Industries 
Job reference  0000099998 
Date posted  17/02/2020 
Application closing date  22/03/2020 
Salary  Competitive salary 
Package  Excellent benefits 

Job description

Dean of the School of Arts and Creative Industries

We are looking for a creative and visionary leader for our School of Arts and Creative Industries, who can provide strategic direction for growth as well as inspiring leadership to a great team.  

We are a creative, supportive and lively School with active, experienced professionals and researchers. Our facilities, industry links and innovative teaching combine to produce award-winning graduates. Edinburgh Napier is a leading, modern university. We create and support personalised learning and research opportunities for students, staff and partners that nurture talent, create knowledge and shape communities around the world.

This is an exciting time to consider a Senior Leadership role as Dean of School here at Edinburgh Napier University. The University is in the process of finalising the development of our new strategy, building on the Strategy 2020 journey and remaining true to our essence as an applied, relevant, inclusive and international university. 

The role 

The successful candidate will share our commitment to drive forward and build on our current achievements, providing strategic direction for growth within our School, proactively seeking out opportunities to champion our work.

Attracting and retaining the best possible talent, the Dean will grow our research and professional activities so that the School has a strong academic standing both nationally and internationally. The Dean will have responsibility for driving staff to support strong networks and utilise these to drive innovation. Being the budget holder and driver of commercial growth, the Dean will grow School income through research, partnerships and international activities and ensure we invest in the latest resources to provide the best experience for our students.  

Exceptional influencing and networking skills are critical in this role, alongside the ability to identify, and nurture areas of collaboration and commercial growth in Edinburgh and beyond. 

To find out more about the school and role, please download the recruitment pack here.

For a detailed list of the requirements, you can read the full role profile here.

In return, we offer a great working environment and competitive benefits, including up to 46 days annual leave (including bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, professional development opportunities, discounted access to sports facilities, and a wide range of other staff discounts. 

How to Apply

For an informal conversation about the role please contact the University's appointed advisors, Perrett Laver, by contacting Phil Entwistle at Phil.Entwistle@perrettlaver.com / +44(0) 207 340 6239.

Applications should consist of a covering letter addressing suitability against the person specification and a full curriculum vitae.

Applications can be uploaded at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/, quoting reference number 4565.

The closing date for applications is 22nd March.   

The appointment panel will convene following this to decide upon a shortlist. Shortlisted candidates will subsequently be invited to first stage interviews on Friday 1st May 2020 and successful candidates will then be invited to final stage interviews on Thursday 21st May 2020.  

Edinburgh Napier University is committed to supporting equality in the workplace and encourages diversity. We currently hold a bronze Athena SWAN institutional award.