Loughborough is a place for innovators – those with curiosity, creativity, and the drive to make a meaningful impact. It’s a community that thrives on collaboration, embraces new ideas, and works together to overcome challenges. Here, progress is built step by step, through dedication, learning, and a shared commitment to excellence.

This spirit sets us apart. It’s why we are consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities, recognised for our outstanding student experience, cutting-edge facilities, and global influence in research and innovation. It’s also why our graduates go on to shape industries, advance knowledge, and create positive change worldwide.

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.

Loughborough’s Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering is a centre of excellence in engineering research, innovation, and teaching. As one of the largest engineering schools of its kind in the UK, it leads pioneering advancements in robotics, digital manufacturing, sustainable energy systems, and intelligent automation, shaping the future of industry and society.

We are seeking an exceptional Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering to provide visionary leadership, driving the School’s research excellence, innovation, and student experience to new heights. As a key member of the University Executive Board (UEB), you will shape and deliver the School’s strategy, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and build strong partnerships with industry, government, and academic institutions worldwide.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and dynamic leader with a strong academic or professional track record in a relevant engineering discipline, a strong commitment to research and teaching excellence, and the ability to inspire and lead a diverse and high-performing community. If you are forward-thinking, collaborative, and share our passion for Creating Better Futures. Together, we encourage you to apply.

For more information about the role, please see our dedicated website.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Research Associate, Dr Urvashi Ramphul at urvashi.ramphul@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0)20 7340 6280.

Loughborough University would particularly welcome applications from women and individuals from global ethnic majority backgrounds, which are currently underrepresented on the University leadership group.

For further information and instructions on how to apply, please click on the 'Download Further Details' button below. 

Closing date for receipt of applications is midnight (GMT) on Monday 24th March 2025.

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