Faculty Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Arts and Humanities Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University is ambitious, values‑driven and forward‑looking. Recently named Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2026 and recognised nationally for student satisfaction, outstanding research strengths, sustainability and colleague experience, the University is making significant investments in its people, estate and research capacity as part of its Road to 2030 strategy.

The University is now seeking an exceptional academic leader to become its next Faculty Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor for Arts and Humanities. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK’s largest and most distinctive arts and humanities faculties and to build something visible, lasting and impactful at scale, as a key part of the University’s Executive Team.

The Faculty of Arts and Humanities is a bold and diverse intellectual community spanning art and design, digital arts, architecture, fashion, English, history, politics, philosophy, sociology and criminology. With over 700 academic colleagues and around 11,500 students, it combines scale with quality. Multiple disciplines deliver consistently strong National Student Survey outcomes, Art and Design and English are ranked in the top ten nationally for research power in REF 2021, and there is an overarching culture of collaboration that translates ideas into real‑world impact.

As Faculty Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor, you will have the scope to shape a compelling, long‑term vision, identifying opportunities for growth, investment and innovation. You will bring pace and clarity to a complex and diverse portfolio, aligning schools around a unifying strategy to accelerate performance and ensure the Faculty is well positioned for the next decade. By leveraging both scale and place you will maximise its role within Greater Manchester and the wider North West, and extend its influence both nationally and internationally.

To achieve this we are seeking an outstanding academic leader, an individual with superb communication skills, a research profile of international renown, a deep understanding of contemporary higher education, and a demonstrable track record of leading complex academic communities in the Arts and Humanities domains.

We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and warmly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups.

Please do not apply for this vacancy via the university website.

Further information, including a detailed candidate pack, along with instructions on how to apply, can be found through our executive recruitment advisors (Odgers), via this link - www.odgers.com/95892 

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 29 May 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 16 July 2026 in Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description for that vacancy.