Loughborough is an exceptional University. Our world-leading research, excellent education and student experience, unparalleled sporting achievements, and commitment to change, allow us to offer something truly distinctive from other UK Universities. We continue to make significant steps towards being a proactively equitable, diverse and inclusive University.
Creating Better Futures. Together is our ambitious strategy for the next decade. It defines our purpose, values, and aspirations while recognising our responsibility to the world around us. It reflects both the opportunities ahead and the challenges we face as a global community.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences (SSEHS) at Loughborough University – an institution globally renowned for its unparalleled impact on sport and health. As Dean, you will play a pivotal leadership role – guiding the School’s strategic direction and contributing as a key member of the University Executive Board. You will help shape the future of one of the UK’s top universities, where sport, exercise and health is more than a subject – it’s part of our DNA.
SSEHS is a multi-disciplinary school that brings together internationally recognised academics across the natural and social sciences. From elite performance and human physiology to wellbeing, public health, and sport policy, our research and teaching drive real-world change on a global scale. With a legacy of excellence, world-class facilities, and a vibrant, high-performing research culture, Loughborough University is proudly ranked QS World Number 1 for Sport-Related Subjects – for nine consecutive years. At the heart of this success is the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences: a powerhouse of innovation, insight, and impact.
Our thriving community includes pioneering researchers, inspiring educators, and high-performing students, all supported by outstanding professional and technical teams. Together, they deliver research and teaching that not only drives academic excellence but transforms lives and communities around the world.
We are looking for a visionary academic leader with an outstanding track record in research, innovation, and education. Someone who can inspire, collaborate, and lead at scale – bringing together diverse expertise to drive positive societal change. If you share our passion for sport, health, and human potential, and are ready to lead on the global stage, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Research Associate, Harvir Bains, harvir.bains@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0)20 3928 7499.
Loughborough University would particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from global ethnic majority backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on the University leadership group.

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