Pro Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning

The University of Huddersfield is a thriving university with a modern campus, a diverse student body and a genuine commitment to providing students with an inspirational learning experience, underpinned by pioneering research and delivered by innovative and creative experts in their fields. We have invested over £150m over the last ten years on our estate, enabling us to deliver top-class facilities and learning environments. We have won numerous awards including University of the Year, Entrepreneurial University of the Year, Best University workplace, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and three national honours in the form of Queen’s Anniversary Prizes. We also achieved TEF Gold in 2023 – the only University in Yorkshire, Humber and the Northwest to do so. This reflects the enthusiasm and expertise our staff bring to their work, the practical emphasis of our teaching, with which we aim to provide the foundations for exciting and successful future careers.

This is an exciting time for Huddersfield; we are transforming the University academically, financially and physically, having set our ambitions on becoming a global university. We are now looking to appoint a new Pro Vice Chancellor (PVC) Teaching and learning who will share these ambitions and play a key role in their delivery.

The PVC Teaching and Learning will be the driving force behind the strategic direction and operational management of teaching and learning activities within the institution. Building on the existing reputation for excellence in teaching, your first-class leadership skills and capacity for fresh ideas will fuel new developments. The PVC will play an important role working with colleagues in the Schools, students and external partners to foster a culture of continuous improvement and academic success.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished record of research and scholarly activity, demonstrating a strong ability to integrate research with teaching and to foster academic excellence. The candidate will have extensive experience in building and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and possess strong strategic thinking and planning skills. They should be an inspiring leader, committed to innovation, inclusion, and student success, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage resources effectively.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Huddersfield on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference IBLNF. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Thursday 27 February 2025.

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