Deputy Head of School (Research and Commercialisation) for the School of Humanities, Education and Communication (INTERNAL ONLY)

School of Humanities Education and Communication Location:

Lincoln Salary:

From £69,488 per annum Please note, this post is fixed term for 3 years and full time at 1.0 FTE.

Closing Date:

Thursday 24 September 2026

Reference:

CASH096 We are seeking an accomplished and collaborative academic leader to join the School of Humanities, Education and Communication executive leadership team as Deputy Head of School for Research and Commercialisation. Working closely with the Head of School, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for research, commercialisation, knowledge exchange, external income and REF readiness. You will translate University and College priorities into effective School-level delivery while promoting an inclusive and ambitious research culture. You will work with research group, REF, impact and postgraduate research leads, early career researchers, the Doctoral College, business development colleagues and professional services. You will identify opportunities to increase research income, commercial activity and external partnerships, coordinate research groups and themes, and use data and evidence to monitor progress and improve performance, enhance opportunities for postgraduate research students and engage in line management. The successful candidate will have a first degree, a PhD or equivalent recognised professional standing, and a higher education teaching qualification or recognition. You will bring significant higher education experience and a strong record of leading initiatives that improve research performance, research culture, external engagement or income generation. Experience of postgraduate research supervision or leadership, securing research funding and managing funded projects is also essential. You will be an academically credible and inclusive leader, able to influence and develop others, manage competing priorities and provide clarity and constructive challenge. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will continue to contribute to teaching, research, scholarship or professional practice within your discipline. This is an excellent opportunity for those wishing to drive change, build and enhance research and commercialisation and develop their careers in academic management. In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience. To apply for this role, please upload a CV and a document outlining how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role (maximum 750 words). If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact the Head of School. Email details to a friend Apply Online Further details: Job Description and Person Specification You can find out more about working at Lincoln, and everything that we have to offer, at: https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/jobopportunities/ We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

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