Deputy Vice-Chancellor University of Hull

The University of Hull has been changing the way people think for over 90 years. Founded in 1927 as a ‘centre of light and culture’ for Hull, the University is proud to play a leading role in the educational, social, economic and cultural development of our unique city and region. A strong sense of place remains at the heart of our identity as a civic university with a global perspective tackling world problems, whilst supporting the regeneration of our local region and economy. It is the union between education, research and knowledge exchange, and between the local and the global, which defines us an internationally engaged civic university that puts students and staff at the heart of what we do.

Our research and teaching are designed to inspire thinking and expand horizons, providing excellent academic programmes alongside a fantastic student experience. We are on the road to increasing our research capacity, with the goal of being placed in the top 50 universities for research with a focus on achieving significant increases in research quality and income. At the same time our partnerships with local, national and global organisations are working to address the challenges facing society.

Following the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dave Petley, we are now seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to our newly created post of Deputy Vice-Chancellor to help deliver our ambitious and distinctive 2030 strategy. The DVC will play a fundamental role in the leadership of Hull and the delivery of its strategic ambitions, with direct accountability for the Deans and the overall academic mission of the University, ensuring the highest standards of academic delivery. The DVC will also provide strategic direction of the University’s planning and recruitment objectives and will represent the University with key external stakeholders and partners, to enhance the reputation and profile of the University.

We are seeking individuals operating at a senior strategic level, with a proven track record of leading and managing organisational change and driving excellent performance within an academic community. The successful candidate will be a visionary, strategic thinker with a personal track record of academic excellence in both research and education. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, they will have a proven ability to empower, enable, motivate, and challenge teams and individuals to develop and deliver a positive and high-performance culture. Critically, they will be committed to Hull’s mission and core values of inclusivity, empowerment and progressiveness.

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/88712

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