Deputy Vice-Chancellor

University of Hertfordshire; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor to provide strategic leadership and enhance its academic reputation. The successful candidate will oversee academic operations, manage Deans, and commit to advancing equality of opportunity. This role is pivotal in shaping the university’s future direction and delivering an inspiring strategy aligned with its vision to 2030. Applications close on 18 January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Executive oversight of the effective operation of the university’s academic activities.
• Line management of the Deans of Schools.
• Provide visible and inspiring leadership across the university to shape its future direction.
• Commit to furthering the University’s progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity.
• Develop and deliver strategy aligned with the university’s vision to 2030.

Job description

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Defined by the spirit of innovation and enterprise, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative, vocation‑first educational force for more than 70 years. From our start as a leading educator within Britain’s aeronautical industry to our extensive offering today, we have always specialised in providing the environment and expertise needed to power every kind of potential. For our thriving community of nearly 35,000 students from over 170 countries, that means high‑quality teaching from experts engaged in groundbreaking research with real‑world impact and access to more than 550 career‑focused degree options.

We are a university that never stands still. We champion social mobility and the drive to create personal and societal change. We celebrate those who break barriers. We nurture entrepreneurs and develop tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in healthcare, education, business, science, humanities, law, sport, and creative arts.

About the role

The University’s Board of Governors and the Vice‑Chancellor seek an exceptional individual as Deputy Vice‑Chancellor. This is an exciting period with the appointment of our new Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Anthony Woodman, leading our strategy to 2030. The Deputy Vice‑Chancellor will have the opportunity to make a real impact across the institution, providing leadership for our academic offering, developing and delivering our inspiring strategy, and enhancing our reputation as a leading modern university in the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Executive oversight of the effective operation of the university’s academic activities
• Line management of the Deans of Schools
• Provide visible and inspiring leadership across the university to shape its future direction
• Commit to furthering the University’s progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity
• Develop and deliver strategy aligned with the university’s vision to 2030

How to apply

For further details, including a job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please use the relevant icon below and quote the reference: 8150.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture. We are an equal opportunities employer.