Chief People Officer

This is a pivotal appointment at a defining point in the University’s journey. As we deliver Strategy 2035, we are clear that our success will depend on our people, our leadership and the way we work as an institution. The Chief People Officer will play a central role in shaping that future.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and as a member of the University Executive Team, this role goes well beyond leading a People function. It is about shaping a high-performing, inclusive and accountable institutional culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring that our workforce, structures and ways of working are fully aligned to our strategic ambitions.

We are seeking a senior leader with the credibility, judgement and drive to lead this agenda at scale. You will bring a strong track record of organisational development and transformation, alongside the ability to influence at the most senior levels and to translate strategy into meaningful, sustained change.

This is a role that requires both clarity and pace: establishing consistent expectations for leadership and performance, building organisational capability, and creating the conditions in which our people can thrive and deliver impact. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to ensure that people and culture are positioned as core enablers of institutional success.

The University of Bradford is defined by its commitment to inclusion, social mobility and real-world impact. We are ambitious for what comes next, and this role offers a significant opportunity to shape the culture, capability and performance of the institution for the future.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact:

• Sophie Rees on sophie.rees@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7719 313 982
• Kiersten Avery on kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com, +44 (0)7510 384 735

For further information, including how to apply, please visit: University of Bradford – Chief People Officer | AQ

Confronting Inequality: Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.

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