Reader/Professor – Head of Executive Education job at London Full Time

Department/College: Brunel Business School, Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, People and Global Management (SEM)

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary Reader (ACR Grade): £74,075 per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with potential to progress to £79,836 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Salary Professor (ACP Grade): Minimum £76,909 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Hours: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed term (3 Years)

Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Brunel Business School is seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial leader to drive the growth of its executive education portfolio.

Reporting directly to the Executive Dean, the successful candidate will lead the development, promotion, and delivery of executive education programmes, building strong partnerships with businesses, public sector organisations, and international clients. The role combines strategic leadership, business development, and academic collaboration to generate sustainable income growth and enhance Brunel’s reputation for impactful executive learning.

This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape a strategically important growth area for the School and play a central role in expanding its executive education activities and external engagement.

We are looking for an individual with a strong track record in executive education, professional learning, business development, consultancy, or organisational development. The successful candidate will combine commercial awareness with academic credibility and have experience building partnerships, developing programmes, generating income, and leading innovation.

This is an opportunity to build something significant, create lasting impact, and help position Brunel Business School as a leading provider of executive education in the UK and internationally.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: 30 June 2026 [Midnight]

Interviews will take place on August 2026 (virtually / in person)

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

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Brunel University London wishes to promote an inclusive and diverse workforce and create a culture that values the contribution of all backgrounds and communities. All employees will be recruited, selected and appointed in line with our equality and diversity policy.