Deputy Vice‑Chancellor, Resources

Leeds Beckett is a modern, professional university with ambition. We are a diverse community of 23,000 students from over 140 countries and 2,800 staff. We are globally engaged and play a vital civic role as an anchor institution for Leeds and the wider region, contributing to a thriving northern economy. Through excellent education, research, partnership and service, we make a positive and decisive difference to people, communities and organisations.

We have a strong sense of momentum and collective purpose as we build cultural and financial resilience in a challenging sector environment. Significant groundwork has been undertaken to reshape expenditure and strengthen forecasting, placing the University in a strong position to invest strategically in its future.

As we enter a period of strategic refresh, we are now seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Vice‑Chancellor, Resources. The role is a key member of the University Executive Team, reporting to the Vice‑Chancellor, with regular engagement with the Board of Governors and a lead role in shaping and driving institutional momentum. By translating institutional ambition into clear priorities, investment decisions and outcomes, the successful candidate will convert strategy into sustained impact through people, place and technology. Working closely with the Deans and other key leaders, they will lead major strategic transformation programmes, ensuring that financial resources, infrastructure and digital capability are aligned to long‑term academic, civic and commercial goals and enable an outstanding student and staff experience.

We are seeking a strategic leader who combines long‑term vision with strong operational delivery, able to anticipate and address challenges, resolve complexity, unblock issues and maintain organisational momentum. With a commercial mindset and excellent communication skills, you will have a proven track record of building productive internal and external relationships, underpinned by the skills and expertise to help realise a raft of exciting opportunities across a complex and evolving higher education landscape.

Leeds Beckett University is committed to ensuring that its senior leaders are representative of its diverse student body and wider region. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 5pm on Friday 27^th March 2026.

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