Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Outcomes)

About ARU:
ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the Role:
We are now seeking to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor (Student Experience and Outcomes). Reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), the postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering programmes that enhance student engagement, continuation, completion, and outcomes across all modes of study. They will oversee the academic delivery of apprenticeships, lead preparation for our next TEF submission, and work with colleagues across the University to foster a student-centric culture of excellence.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished senior leader in higher education, with a track record of delivering innovative and high-impact enhancements to education, informed by data and best practice. They will combine strategic vision with operational delivery skills, and will have the ability to influence across professional services, academic disciplines, and external partners. A strong knowledge of TEF and experience of developing successful submissions will be essential, alongside an ability to champion equity and inclusion in student experience and outcomes.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Anglia Ruskin University on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details on how to apply, click on the "Apply" button or visit https://www.saxbam.com/appointment/anglia-ruskin-university-2/ (reference IADCE). Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by 11:59pm on Sunday 14 September 2025. For informal enquiries, please contact Rhianna.Gerry@saxbam.com.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

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