Executive Director - Belfast Region City Deal
Queen’s University Belfast
Executive Director - Belfast Region City Deal
Shaping the Future Since 1845
Queen’s University - Belfast, Northern Ireland
Queen’s University has a rich history of influencing the world for over a century. Our dedicated staff, students, and accomplished alumni have made a profound impact, locally and globally. Today, we proudly stand as one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, renowned for our commitment to research and teaching excellence. In fact, our commitment to excellence shines through, with 88% of our staff actively engaged in world-leading or internationally excellent research, placing us at 198th in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Our Impact Queen’s has always been a beacon of knowledge creation, addressing issues on local, regional, and global scales. Our pivotal role in Northern Ireland’s socio-economic success is immeasurable, contributing over three billion pounds annually to the region. Notably, Queen’s is ranked 12th in the UK for future graduate employment.
About the role:
Join us as in our mission to lead innovation and shape the future through our cutting-edge Innovation Centres in the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD). As the Executive Director-Belfast Region City Deal, you will be at the forefront of driving groundbreaking initiatives in Engineering, DeepTech, and Health and Life Sciences, including flagship programs such as iREACH Health, Momentum One Zero (M1.0), and AMIC. Be a part of our dynamic, matrixed team, reporting directly to the Vice President and Chief Finance and Resources Officer, and play a pivotal role in defining and executing this strategic vision for Queen’s University Belfast.
In this influential role, you will provide visionary leadership, fostering collaboration among sectors within these islands. Your impact will extend beyond borders, contributing to both the local and global innovation landscape. Your responsibilities will encompass efficient management of staff and budgetary requirements, ensuring optimal benefits for Queen’s and the broader community of Northern Ireland. Join us on this exciting journey to position Queen’s as an innovative and sustainable sectoral leader, contributing significantly to the economic and societal growth of Northern Ireland.
Be Part of Our Exciting Journey - Apply Today:
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of Queen’s University’s exciting journey into the future. The closing date for applications is Midnight (GMT) on Monday 4 December 2023. Anticipated Interviews will be week commencing 18 December 2023.
At Queen’s University, we are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Our inclusive culture is supported by staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+), which play a crucial role in advancing equality. Additionally, we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks like the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan. For more information about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/sites/QueensGenderInitiative/ and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks
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