University Leadership Team Appointments

University of Salford

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Welcome

Welcome to the University of Salford. I am delighted that you are interested in our University and are keen to understand more about these leadership appointments.  I joined the University in September 2023 and I am incredibly proud to be involved with this institution and its desire to inspire future generations.

Whilst there has been significant transformation at the University of Salford in recent years, our University remains true to its industrial roots. Our origins can be traced back to 1896 where, as the Royal Technical Institute, we were established to provide the workforce that powered the Industrial Revolution. We may now have a global reach, but we remain passionate about having an impact in our local community, in Greater Manchester, and in the North West as a whole.

Our purpose is to innovate to enrich lives. We do this through developing collaborative advantage externally with businesses, organisations and partners and internally across our four schools. Being part of our community, means being part of a place where research and education meet civic responsibility and a commitment to knowledge exchange. We are a hub of creativity for cutting-edge research and teaching within a vibrant academic community.

In this significant leadership recruitment programme we are appointing to five senior roles.  Four leadership team roles: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Provost; the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise and two Pro Vice-Chancellor Deans to lead Salford Business School and the School of Science, Engineering and Environment. In May we will begin the process to appoint an Associate Dean for Research for Science, Engineering and Environment.

This is a unique moment in the history of Salford. Despite sector headwinds we are financially strong and continue to grow and invest in our people and physical resources. However, there is work to be done as we look to recapture our academic strengths in keeping with our heritage as a 1960s Robbins’ university and develop a contemporary education and research offer which is instinctively multi-disciplinary and uses collaborative advantage for the benefit of all our communities.

Each of the roles represents an important leadership position, but we are appointing a team and as we reshape the University’s leadership, we are looking for leaders who are compassionate, committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and whose natural approach to delivery is one of shared endeavour. Join us and be part of our mission to redefine education and knowledge exchange in ways that can meet the many multifaceted demands of the 21st century.

Professor Nic Beech
Vice-Chancellor

Our University

We exist to advance education and knowledge by teaching and research, and in doing so to foster an academic environment which is enterprising and applied to business and the professions, for the benefit of society at large. We do this by delivering learning experiences that prepare students for life, research that tackles environmental, social and health issues affecting daily living, and collaborating with partners to apply our expertise across a wide range of businesses.

Our four Schools; covering areas of the arts, media, creative technologies, business, health, society, science, engineering and the environment, are the engine room of our University.

Through their expert and industry-informed insight they provide our students and graduates with the necessary skills, experience, social capital, civic engagement, confidence and resilience to improve the lives of local and global communities. Their researchers tackle issues across: environmental change; the need to move to a sustainable model for the economy; achieving net zero; technological transformation; political splintering; conflict; security; maintaining and improving social cohesion and human connection; and meeting increasing physical and mental health needs.

Our Schools are home to dedicated and talented colleagues and students, who can claim the following fantastic achievements:

  • Top 10 subject ranking for Social Work and Radiography and Top 20 subject ranking for Architecture, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering and Building in The Times Good University Guide 2024;
  • Fourth largest provider of Nursing and Midwifery bachelor’s degrees and fifth largest provider of Allied & Public Health bachelor’s degrees in England;
  • Arts and media students received several external awards including 11 out of 16 nominations at the 2023 Royal Television Society North West Student Television Awards for the student categories;
  • Developing significant research assets with Energy House, North of England Robotics Innovation Centre and Ignition Living Laboratory;
  • Supported the success of the Greater Manchester economy through the SME Help to Grow programme delivered by our Business School;
  • Top two quintile placing in five out of seven knowledge exchange categories in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework.

Our professional services teams enhance student learning, from academic and study support to hands-on technical instruction and specialist services. They also facilitate high impact research, manage relationships with partners and customers, and provide the expertise that keep our activities running.

The University of Salford works in partnership with the University of Salford Students’ Union (USSU) who represent 26,000 students studying at our Salford campus, advocates in their interests and works with us to remove barriers to learning and success. Collaboration with the USSU is instrumental to the achievement of our strategic ambitions and we value their expertise in informing, shaping and leading on activities that improve the Salford student experience.

To view the latest annual report, please click here.

 

Schools

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment is a centre of discovery and innovation. With a broad portfolio across computer sciences, engineering, built environment and human and natural sciences, we are one of the largest schools within the University, home to over 7000 students and over 450 colleagues.

The school’s mission is to tackle some of the biggest issues facing society today to include Net Zero, Climate Change and Resilience, Healthy Living and Industry. The focus is on translating pioneering research into real-world impact for people and industry and the school’s research is recognised as world-leading. Building a sustainable future is the key priority.

With the largest group of research centres at the University, plus world-class test facilities such as Energy House 2.0, North of England Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC), and the Acoustics Research Centre, the school is at the forefront of pioneering discovery, nurturing the next generation of industry leaders.

With over 8,000 students, our School of Health and Society is the largest school at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. The school is forward-thinking and dynamic, with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.

The school offers programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport. Alongside three leading research centres that focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.

Part of a global healthcare community, collaboration is key to our delivery and impact, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.

Award-winning facilities give students real-world experience and there are exciting plans to further develop the school’s estate in the near future, to provide world-class facilities to the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

Our School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology is one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. The school benefits from close relationships with industry and is a hub of creativity and innovation. Programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.

The school delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, in developing high impact technologies.

The £55million new Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians. The school also has a dedicated campus at the centre of MediaCity, one of the country’s leading digital and media hubs.

The school is a place that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.

Salford Business School boasts a vibrant international community, with entrepreneurial, innovative students, a dedicated team of expert staff, and a remarkable global network of accomplished alumni.

The school is pioneering in redefining education and its role in shaping the future and world around us – driven by community value, commitment to innovation, and deep-rooted ties with industry.

On-campus business enterprises offer real-world experiences for our students, including, Launch@Salford, our business incubation, and SILKS, our law clinic.

The school delivers opportunities across business, law and accounting. Embracing disciplines like edtech and entrepreneurship, the school equips students with the latest tools and methodologies. Along the way, they learn to be curious, adaptable and confident, ready to meet the digital, ethical and sustainability challenges of the 21st century.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Our ambition is to be a university where inclusivity is deliberately designed and embedded into all that we do, where every student and colleague feels like they matter and belong. Our culture and institutional values will support an inspirational learning and working environment which empowers people to lead with creativity and innovation that advances equity for all.

We will be a university that dismantles those institutional structures and systems that lead to discrimination, removing barriers that stand in the way of achievement, and building our strengths in advancing equity.

Click here to read our latest EDI report.

Executive Team

Roles

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Provost (AQ2533)

Apply now

To view the full pack click here, and to view the job description and person specification click here.


Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research & Enterprise (AQ2535)

Apply now

To view the job description and person specification click here.

Learn more about research at the University of Salford in the Salford Impact Report.


Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dean of School of Science, Engineering & Environment (AQ2537)

Apply now

Learn more about the School of Science, Engineering and Environment here, the job description and person specification can be found here.


Pro Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Salford Business School (AQ2539)

Apply now

Learn more about Salford Business School here, the job description and person specification can be found here.

Terms of Appointment

  • Competitive salaries will be negotiated with the successful candidates.
  • Universities Superannuation Scheme
  • Generous annual leave – plus the option to buy additional holiday days.
  • Flexible working – we support a culture of both flexible and agile working, to help you find the right balance.
  • Professional development – a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.
  • The perks – MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.
  • Wellbeing support – dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities, including discounted gym memberships.

How to Apply & Further Information

The University of Salford has engaged the services of Anderson Quigley, to whom applications should be sent by the closing date of midday, Monday 22 April 2024.

In order to apply, please submit a CV along with a supporting statement setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification. Please include the names and addresses of two referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.

Please submit applications via:

To discuss the roles please contact:

Timetable

Closing date Midday, Monday 22 April 2024
Preliminary interviews 3-10 May
Shortlisting meeting 14 May
Psychometric assessment To follow
Informal meetings with Salford 23 and 24 May
Interview day - DVC Provost 3 June
Interview day - PVC R&E 4 June
Interview day - PVC Dean SBS 5 June
Interview day - PVC SEE 7 June