The University of Leeds is one of the largest higher education institutions in the UK. A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, we are one of the UK’s top research institutions and are ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2025. We are renowned globally for the quality of our education and research.

The School of Mathematics is one of the largest in the UK, with over 1,100 students and more than 110 members of academic and research staff covering a broad array of disciplines across its three departments: pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. The School enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its research, with 98% of its outputs and 100% of its impact case studies rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

As part of an interdisciplinary university, the School has strong links with the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics, the Bragg Centre for Materials Research, and the Astbury Centre for Structural Biology. It is a partner of the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.

The School offers six BSc degrees and a four-year integrated Masters in Mathematics, with options for industry experience, study abroad, and employability skills. It also offers six Masters degrees, including an online MSc in Data Science and an MSc in Financial Mathematics in partnership with the Business School.

We are seeking a new Head of School of Mathematics to provide the strategic vision and leadership necessary for the School to successfully develop and deliver its plans through inspiring, motivating and developing staff to achieve their full potential. Our next Head of School will maximise strategic opportunities arising from the changing landscape of higher education and the University’s strategic plan, whilst leading and delivering excellence in research and education. You will be an active member of the University’s Leadership Forum and of the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Executive Committee.

This represents an opportunity for a senior scholar proficient in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary working to shape collectively the future of a diverse School at a leading Russell Group University. 

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification.

The preferred method of application is online via the 'Apply Now' button.

If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to response.manager@berwickpartners.co.uk   

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Clare Bromley, Principal Researcher 

E: Clare.Bromley@berwickpartners.co.uk

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight BST Sunday 27^th October 2024