Vice Principal, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

About the Role

Queen Mary University of London is seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Vice-Principal for Humanities and Social Sciences and member of its Senior Executive Team. This individual will provide strong and inspirational leadership not only within one of the University’s three faculties but more broadly across the institution. We have an outstanding heritage and expertise across the humanities and social sciences and are seeking a Vice-Principal with the vision and proven ability to shape the faculty, and build a financially robust model, within an ever-changing, and currently challenging, global environment.

About You

We seek a Vice-Principal who will offer effective leadership, foster collaboration, and empower others. The ideal candidate will possess credible academic credentials and a proven track record of leadership, coupled with a genuine passion for unwavering quality and innovation in higher education. A passion, and track-record, for ensuring academic excellence and working across disciplines in the furtherance of excellence is critical. Above all, they will embody our values and mission.

About the Faculty

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) continues to play a vital role in Queen Mary’s mission, balancing world-class research output with a commitment to widening participation and delivering transformative education. With more than 10,000 students and 600 staff across five academic Schools, HSS is a significant contributor to the University’s success. The Faculty is in an exciting phase of change, underpinned by a focus on innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and addressing global challenges.

About Queen Mary

Queen Mary University of London is a prestigious Russell Group institution that stands for its commitment to research and education excellence and its dedication to social justice and social mobility. With a rich history dating back to 1785 and beyond, we are proud to be a diverse community consisting of over 31,000 students and over 5,700 staff members from more than 170 nationalities.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through world-leading academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers. It’s an approach that has brought results across the globe, from the communities of east London to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

The University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and would welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
Applications are invited at your earliest convenience, and in any event by no later than 5pm on Monday 27 April 2026

This post is being managed by our recruitment partner, Perrett Laver. For further information about this exciting opportunity, including details of how to apply please visit their website: Perrett Laver - Leading Global Executive Search Firm

Interviews are expected to be held in the weeks commencing 11 and 18 May 2026 or shortly thereafter.

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