Head of Department - Marketing - 0446-26, Lancashire

Head of Department – Marketing

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK

Salary: Senior Salary (Full‑time/Secondment)

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department (HoD) for Marketing from 1st August 2026, as the current HoD’s tenure ends on 31st July 2026. The role is a secondment of a senior leadership position within the Department, and applications are invited from academic colleagues within the Department of Marketing. Applicants will typically be at professorial level, though Senior Lecturers and Senior Teaching Fellows are also welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the Department, managing and developing its staff and activities.
• Represent the Department to the Faculty and the University.
• Encourage and develop excellence in teaching, research and engagement across colleagues.

Further details of the role are included in the HoD ‘Description of Desirable Skills’ (Person Specification) and HoD ‘Role and Major Areas of Responsibility’ (Job Description) documents.

Rewards and Recognition

• Non‑superannuable salary supplement equivalent to one increment on the salary scale for professors, or two increments for Senior Lecturers/Senior Teaching Fellows.
• Potential consolidation of the allowance into salary upon successful performance.
• Annual non‑superannuable Head of Department allowance.

For further details on the HoD reward or appointment processes, please contact Kay Bowen, Faculty Officer ().

Sabbatical

HoDs are eligible to be considered for an additional term of sabbatical/AREL leave at the end of their period of office, to be taken in agreement with the Dean.

Term of Office

Initial secondment term of four years, potentially renewable for one further term within the University’s HoD and Associate Dean appointment process. On completion of the secondment term(s), the appointment reverts automatically to the substantive position.

Application Requirements

• Applicants must be current employees of Lancaster University with contracts extending for at least four years upon appointment.
• Applicants must be an existing member of academic staff within the Department of Marketing.

To apply, complete the online application process on Stonefish. Submit an expression of interest, your vision for the Department, and a short CV. Include a paragraph of text under each of the five headings of HoD Desirable Skills, articulating approach, relevant experience, and desired professional development.

Submit the tailored statement for staff at the time of application. Closing date: Wednesday 5th June 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 16th June 2026.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to promoting diversity, equality of opportunity, and family‑friendly, flexible, and agile working policies.

Contact

Professor Claire Leitch, Dean –

Additional Information

All advertised roles are UK based, and the University recognises and celebrates good employment practice addressing inequality in higher education while promoting the wellbeing of all colleagues.

Documents

Job Description and Person Specification documents are available upon request.

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