UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
HEAD OF SCHOOL, ENGINEERING

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving Engineering school at the University of Central Lancashire, one of the country’s most progressive  modern Universities.   With 2000 UK based students and over 150 staff, the school offers a diverse range of subjects across architecture, aerospace and aviation, construction and civil engineering, electronics and robotics, fire and energy, and mechanical, motorsport, mechatronics and maintenance.   There are research strengths with large grants and award-winning projects in areas such as autonomous drone technology, place-based innovation and design, recycling and waste management, fire engineering, tribology and intelligent machines.  Graduate outcomes and a commitment to equality and diversity sit at the heart of everything the School does.   A recent landmark £35mn investment in an innovation centre positions it to build on its strengths and develop into the future.  

A new Head is sought for the School to lead its progress, working with colleagues to develop and deliver strategy.   The appointee will provide support and oversight to a strong team with a focus on    expanding the School’s programmes and student offering, investing in research, deepening relationships with industry partners and delivering new approaches in keeping with the University’s ethos and mission.   S/he will play a central role in relations with external partners.  

The appointee will be a strong academic in a relevant disciplinary area, who has recent experience of leading teams and working with external and industry partners.  Strong candidates will be resilient and innovative, with a strategic perspective and a determination to explore new approaches and opportunities.   Someone with strong team management and development skills, as well as resource management capability, is essential.

For more information, including how to apply, please visit: www.minervasearch.com/uclan.   Applications in the form of a CV and cover letter should be sent to uclan@minervasearch.com by 3 September 2021.