University of Cambridge
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Innovation)
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The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Innovation)
The University of Cambridge is one of the world's leading universities, renowned for the excellence of its teaching, research and innovation. Our distinctive collegiate University brings together a global community of scholars, students and professional staff who are committed to advancing knowledge, addressing the world's most pressing challenges, and making a positive impact on society. With more than 24,000 students and over 12,000 staff, Cambridge combines a tradition of academic excellence with a commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive and ambitious community.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Innovation) is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in enabling entrepreneurial activity across the University to deliver Cambridge's innovation agenda. As a member of the University's senior leadership team, you will oversee the infrastructure, policies and resources that support members of the University to translate and commercialise their discoveries and will build on Cambridge's position as a global hub for discovery and enterprise. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor will be supported by the Office of Research and Innovation.
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The successful candidate will be a recognised leader in the academic and innovation communities, with a strong academic background (including a PhD) and an outstanding personal track record. The successful individual will have experience of building and leading academic-industry partnerships and collaborations, working effectively with professional services colleagues to deliver institutional priorities, and achieving outcomes that create measurable value for institutions, partners and society. An inclusive leadership style, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate and align colleagues around a shared vision will be highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the infrastructure, policies, and resources that support members of the University to translate and commercialise their discoveries.
- Build on Cambridge's position as a global hub for discovery and enterprise.
- Support the Office of Research and Innovation.
Requirements
- Recognised leader in the academic and innovation communities.
- Strong academic background, including a PhD.
- Experience of building and leading academic-industry partnerships and collaborations.
- Ability to work effectively with professional services colleagues to deliver institutional priorities.
- Ability to achieve outcomes that create measurable value for institutions, partners, and society.
- Inclusive leadership style, strong collaborative skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate, and align colleagues around a shared vision.
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The closing date for applications is Monday 26 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on week commencing 9 November 2026 or week commencing 16 November 2026.
For informal conversations about the role, contact the Vice-Chancellor's Office at VCO.Enquiries@admin.cam.ac.uk.
For queries about the recruitment process, contact Rachel Hughes, Recruitment Adviser, Senior Professional Appointments at Rachel.Hughes@admin.cam.ac.uk.
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