Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Job description

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Defined by the spirit of innovation and enterprise, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative, vocation-first educational force for more than 70 years. From our start as a leading educator within Britain’s aeronautical industry to our extensive offering today, we have always specialised in providing the environment and expertise needed to power every kind of potential. For our thriving community of nearly 35,000 students from over 170 countries, that means high-quality teaching from experts engaged in groundbreaking research with real-world impact and access to more than 550 career-focused degree options.

We are a university that never stands still. We champion social mobility and the drive to create personal and societal change. We celebrate those who break barriers. We nurture entrepreneurs and develop tomorrow’s leaders, innovators, and trailblazers in healthcare, education, business, science, humanities, law, sport, and creative arts.

The University’s Board of Governors and the Vice-Chancellor are now looking to appoint an exceptional individual as our next Deputy Vice-Chancellor. This is an exciting period for the University with the appointment of our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Anthony Woodman, leading our strategy to 2030. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor will have the opportunity for real impact across the institution, providing leadership of our academic offering, developing and delivering our inspiring strategy, and enhancing our reputation as a leading modern university in the UK.

As a key member of the executive team, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor will be responsible for executive oversight of the effective operation of the academic activities of the University, including line management of the Deans of Schools. The successful candidate will provide visible and inspiring leadership, working across the breadth of the University to help shape its future direction and be committed to furthering the University’s long-held progressive principles, such as widening access and promoting equality of opportunity.

For further details, including a job description, person specification and information on how to apply, please use the relevant icon below and quote the reference: 8150. If you require documentation in an alternative format, please contact Thomas Cameron at thomas.cameron@perrettlaver.com.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday, 18 January 2026.

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to advancing equality of opportunity, embracing and celebrating the diversity of our community, and fostering a cohesive and inclusive culture. We believe that the inclusion of different voices and unique perspectives is what makes our community thrive. We are committed to having a positive transformational impact on every member of our university community and sharing our successes with the wider community. We are a committed equal opportunities employer.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hatfield

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Published at

19-12-2025

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English