Post Title: Associate Dean Research and Enterprise
SBU: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Hertfordshire
FTE: 1 FTE (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of contract: Permanent (5-year tenure)
Salary: AM2 £73,453 - £78,798 pa depending on skills and experience [note: for senior research professors working effectively at a higher grade, in line with their research track record, the ADRE appointment is negotiable at a higher grade]
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire
Defined by the spirit of innovation, the University of Hertfordshire is a modern, enterprising and dynamic University, which drives greater opportunities and outcomes for all, through education, research and enterprise activity.
This is an exciting period for the University, at the start of a new strategic phase and we are seeking a leader to sustain and develop research and enterprise activity within the University’s newly established School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, set to be the largest School in our university, with more than 500 staff.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Candidates must have an in-depth understanding of the research and enterprise policy and funding landscape and a demonstrable track record of research and/or enterprise leadership and achievements in an area aligned with the School, which has included leading on local policy initiatives, and turning plans into action.
You will also have significant experience of research or commercialisation, and knowledge transfer with a track record of delivering outputs and impact as well as securing funding appropriate to your field. Experience of successful collaborative working internally and externally, building partnerships with key partners is also essential.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

You will have a Doctorate or equivalent level of training and experience
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. Please also upload your full CV as a separate document on the application webpage. Please provide suitable contact details.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Contact Details / Informal Enquiries Candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about this post. Please contact Professor Wendy Wills, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research & Enterprise via her Executive Assistant, Tina Saunders at t.saunders@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 19 March 2025
Interview Date: 8 April 2025
Reference Number: 064175
Date Advert Placed: 3 March 2025

Reporting to the Dean of School, the successful candidate will work with the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise) through delegated responsibility to provide leadership for growth, sustainability and vitality for research, enterprise and innovation within the School. Aligned to the University’s strategy, the Associate Dean will ensure the School’s objectives are achieved in the on-going pursuit of quality and excellence for research and enterprise at the University.
The successful candidate will be a member of the School’s Senior Executive Group, working with the Dean of School, Deputy Dean, Heads of Departments and Heads of Research Centres (or their equivalents) to facilitate effective and prompt decision making. The successful candidate will also work with the PVC’s Research and Enterprise Executive (REE) and will be a member of the University’s Research Committee, Research Degrees Board and Knowledge Exchange Advisory Group.
If you believe you have the necessary skills, experience and vision to support the delivery of excellent research and to amplify our profile through growth in income, innovation and impact, we invite you to apply for this demanding leadership position.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Hertfordshire at an exciting time during the implementation of our new Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, which will enable the University to further support the urgent regional and national need for more medical professionals.
As one of the top 25% of universities in terms of research impact, the School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences will allow us to build on our proven research successes, across the breadth of disciplines within the School and open up significant new research opportunities and funding streams within medical, allied healthcare, and life sciences.