Head of School

University of Glasgow - Adam Smith Business School

Location: Glasgow

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Placed On: 8th October 2025

Closes: 7th November 2025

Job Ref: GRA-0183

From pioneering economic thought with Adam Smith to driving impactful research and engagement with industry, the University of Glasgow has been changing the world since 1451. As the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, Glasgow has consistently been at the forefront of innovation, transforming lives and delivering world-changing impact for nearly 600 years. Named the Scottish University of the Year by The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, we are one of the world’s top 100 universities and home to the renowned Adam Smith Business School.

With an internationally renowned reputation for world-leading research and impact, the Adam Smith Business School follows Smith’s legacy by developing enlightened, engaged, and enterprising graduates who are globally recognised and make a positive impact on culture and society. As the largest School in the University, the Adam Smith Business School is a hub for forward-thinking education and a vibrant academic community that plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of global business leaders.

The University of Glasgow is now seeking an outstanding academic leader to take on the role of Head of the Adam Smith Business School. The postholder will be responsible for providing strategic and academic leadership, vision and direction to the School, as well as playing a key role as a senior leader within the broader College and University. The successful candidate will ensure the School continues to excel in learning, teaching, research and engagement at an international level.

The Head of School will possess an excellent reputation in research and teaching with proven leadership and management credentials and an inclusive, collaborative approach, able to build positive relationships internally and externally. Located within the new Adam Smith Building, the Head of School will have the opportunity to leverage state-of-the-art resources to further enhance the School's global reputation and impact.

The University has appointed global executive search firm Perrett Laver to support the appointment of the Head of School. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Eljoh Balajadia at Perrett Laver via eljoh.balajadia@perrettlaver.com.

For further details, including a job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please visit https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting reference GRA-0183.

The deadline for application is 09:00 am GMT on Friday 7th November 2025.

Standard Terms and Conditions: Individuals are appointed to the role of Head of School for a period of 4 years in the first instance. Subject to satisfactory performance, appointments may be renewed on a mutually agreeable basis, normally for a further 2 years. The Head of School will become a substantive Professorial member of staff within the School on demitting office. Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.