School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
Appointment of the Dean of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
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.
Vice-Chancellor and President
Step into a world-leading role at the heart of sport, innovation, and academic excellence. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences at Loughborough University – an institution globally renowned for its unparalleled impact on sport and health.
As Dean, you will shape the future of a dynamic, 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. Now, we’re looking for an exceptional leader to take us even further.
This is your opportunity to lead a thriving, multidisciplinary school that is shaping the global future of sport, exercise, and health. Our 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’re 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.