Head of Engineering

The University of Bolton is moving into a new era in its development. We have gained significant ground in recent years with our ‘student-first’ approach and teaching-intensive strategy. The University has risen rapidly in the Guardian league table in recent years to 38th in the UK in 2023. We are now regarded as one of the leading UK universities in terms of student satisfaction and teaching quality, positioned 1st in the North West (8th in England) for Teaching Quality and 1st in the North West (12th in England) for Student Experience in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. 

Our mission, above all else, is to help people with the talent and potential to succeed to transform their lives by providing higher education opportunities that might not ordinarily be available to them. Our widening participation credentials, therefore, are strong, with the Times noting we have the highest proportion of students in England from state schools, one of the highest proportions in the UK of students who are the first in their family to go to University and placing us 6th in England for Social Inclusion. More than half of our students are returning to study (classed as mature learners) rather than joining directly from school or college. 

This is a unique opportunity to apply your proven experience in engineering to continue shaping our future vision for the new School of Engineering, focussed on delivering positive student outcomes and industry needs.