Pro Vice-Chancellor External Engagement & Partnerships
The Company is seeking a Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement and Partnerships to play a pivotal role in the development of sustainable, long-term partnerships that have a positive impact locally, nationally, and internationally. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong alliances with city leaders, local, regional, and national authorities, and various collaborative partners, including F.E. Colleges. Engagement with businesses and development bodies will be a key aspect of the role, requiring the ability to build authentic and trusting relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will also provide strategic direction for regional, national, and international partnerships, and have operational oversight of existing arrangements, with a focus on enhancing international recruitment strategies and developing international research partnerships.
This role demands a candidate with a commercial and entrepreneurial approach, capable of balancing strategic risk with reward, and ensuring the brand of the institution is protected and enhanced. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and the wider Executive Team, and will be expected to contribute to driving the regional economy. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will be a member of the Vice-Chancellor's Executive Team, committed to excellence, and will engage with a range of central committees. The position is open to candidates from all backgrounds, and applications from under-represented groups are particularly welcome. The role is pivotal in the institution's mission to make a difference in the well-being of future generations and to maximize its impact as an anchor institution.
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