Strategic University Leader & Academic Excellence Advocate

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

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.