Job Title: Vice-Chancellor
Job reference: 7320
Salary & Benefits: Competitive
Formal Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stakeholder engagement sessions on 27 November and interviews on 28 November.
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 more than 33,000 students from over 140 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in ground-breaking research with real-world impact and access to more than 550 career-focused degree options.
The University’s Board of Governors is now looking to appoint an exceptional individual as our next Vice-Chancellor. This is an exciting period for the University, and we are seeking an outstanding leader to drive our new five-year strategy, focused on sector-leading outcomes in education and student experience, research and enterprise, and expanding our global reach.
The postholder will provide inspirational leadership, bringing significant experience of working at a senior level, driving the success and impact of large and complex organisations by fostering a collaborative and supportive culture to deliver an excellent experience for our staff and students. The successful candidate will champion and represent the University to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring it remains well-connected nationally and internationally, and be committed to furthering the University’s long-held progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 02 October 2024 at noon BST.
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 believe that the inclusion of different voices and unique perspectives is what makes our community thrive. We are a committed equal opportunities employer.
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