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Offer: Deputy Principal - Research and Innovation:Job description:Job location: Stirling Job location: Stirling Campus Contract type: Open ended Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first new university in Scotland for more than 400 years. The University has embraced its function as an innovative, intellectual and cultural institution with a pioneering spirit and a passion for excellence. Launching in April 2024, the University's new Strategic Plan builds on significant achievements to date and sets out a shared vision to 2030, with a focus on how Stirling will make a demonstrable impact on people's lives. There are over 18,500 students studying with the University and over 140 nationalities represented across the picturesque central Scotland campus, voted 1stin the UK and top 3 in the world for campus environment (ISB 2022). Stirling has enjoyed a growing and increasingly impactful research profile, and the University is now looking to appoint a Deputy Principal - Research and Innovation to continue this trajectory. The Deputy Principal - Research and Innovation is a senior leadership abilities function responsible for leading and driving research excellence and fostering a culture of innovation and ambition. Reporting directly to the Principal and Vice Chancellor, and as a member of the executive team, the Deputy Principal will play a full part in shaping the overall strategic direction of the University and will be pivotal in advancing the University's research and innovation strategies, engagement, and reputation, against a backdrop of changing research and innovation policy and practice. The prosperous postholder will possess broad leadership abilities practice in a senior academic function and bring a distinguished track record in research and scholarship. Demonstrable practice of implementing research strategies, most likely across multiple disciplines, will be highly advantageous, as will be an consciousness and knowledge of key factors and trends impacting higher education in the UK and internationally including those related to research funding, grant management, innovation, and enterprise activity. practice of identifying, fostering, and building strategic research collaborations and partnerships with industry and external stakeholders will be key, as will outstanding communication and influencing expertise. Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Stirling on this appointment.For more information about the function, including details about how to apply, please visitwww.saxbam.com/appointmentsusing referenceWAMXF.Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 9thMay 2024. Skills:
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