Associate Dean of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise

The opportunity

Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership, management, and development of knowledge exchange activities and infrastructure at Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.

The Associate Dean of Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise will work with the Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange, Associate Dean of Research, Deans of Schools, and other Associate Deans to contribute to UAL’s knowledge exchange strategy.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for the development of academic staff in the area of knowledge exchange and enterprise and will act as an advocate for knowledge exchange activity across Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.

About you

You will need demonstrable knowledge of student and research led knowledge exchange, as well as awareness of national knowledge exchange and creative economy agendas, including in-depth understanding of the knowledge exchange framework.

Experience of shaping and influencing academic developments within Higher Education and contributing to knowledge exchange framework narratives is essential, as is an understanding of research processes and practices, and the ability to facilitate collaboration between research and knowledge exchange functions.

You will also need experience of developing and implementing approaches and protocols to support income generation and enterprise.

Motivational skills and the ability to lead a team effectively and set the direction of one or more functions are equally important.

A strong track record of winning and leading on research and development and innovation projects, attracting external funding, and working with industry networks and partners is also essential.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

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Closing date: 14th February 2025, 23:55.

Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Maria Chatzi, Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange /

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor /

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.