Deputy Provost

We now seek to appoint a Deputy Provost for our Dubai Campus, reporting directly to the Dubai Provost and a key member of the Dubai Senior Management Team. The Deputy Provost will provide strategic academic leadership across the campus education strategy, student experience, and the development of a thriving scholarly community, and will deputise for the Dubai Provost at external engagements across the UAE and the wider region.

Key areas of focus will include leading the delivery of the campus education strategy; championing new teaching methods and educational technologies; developing strategic education partnerships and income-generating opportunities, and fostering cross-campus collaboration between Dubai and Edgbaston. This is a rare opportunity, offering the potential to have a transformational impact on the University of Birmingham Dubai for years to come.

The successful candidate will bring a significant academic track record alongside substantial senior leadership experience in a large and complex higher education institution. They will demonstrate a proven ability to manage change in culturally sensitive environments, strong familiarity with the international higher education agenda, and experience of driving income generation and commercial partnerships. A genuine global outlook, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a commitment to inclusion and collaboration are essential.

The University is committed to building a fully inclusive and diverse community, including in its senior leadership, and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Applications should consist of a covering letter, full CV detailing academic and professional qualifications, employment history, latest remuneration and relevant achievements.

Applications can be uploaded at https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetail/4bae3750-a473-bd9f-386e-3a205f1be78b

The job reference number is 8343.

Closing date for applications is 5 May 2026 at 23:59 GST.

Salary: Competitive

Location: Dubai, UAE

Perrett Laver would be delighted to speak with any interested individuals and welcome all exploratory discussions. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Ilona Motyer at Ilona.Motyer@perrettlaver.com or Emma Stone at Emma.Stone@perrettlaver.com.