Deputy Vice Chancellor

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a commitment to delivering quality teaching and learning, and providing a sector-leading student experience. A culturally rich university with a commitment to the public good, it strives to maintain a stimulating and inclusive environment where staff and students are able to thrive. The university is a vibrant, multicultural hub of learning, creativity and innovation that never surrenders to convention. Under the leadership of our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, we have launched our new University Strategy: The Empowering University. A strategy to empower students, staff and our partners to create a fairer society. To help us achieve this, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC). The DVC is the sole deputy to the Vice-Chancellor and holds line management responsibility for the faculty deans. They have ultimate accountability for the development of the academic portfolio and will work alongside the relevant PVCs to enable excellence across our teaching and research activities. Beyond this, we are looking to appoint a DVC who will embrace our transformational journey and help shape our future. We are excited about the opportunities that the necessary changes to the higher education sector will bring. A key focus of this role, therefore, will be to identify and lead a range of growth activities and special projects. This will include work to grow and diversify our external income and visibility via external partnerships of all different types, such as large-scale regional collaborations, significant industry-led alliances, and new models of association with other education institutions both in this country and abroad. We are seeking an inspirational leader who shares our vision and brings a track record of innovative thinking and demonstrable success in an executive leadership role in higher education. Through a highly collegial approach they will be willing to think imaginatively about the future of the University and be proactive about searching for new opportunities How to Apply De Montfort University has engaged the services of Odgers Berndtson, to whom applications should be sent at your earliest convenience but no later than 5pm, Friday 8th March 2024. Apply online via the above ‘Apply’ button. If you are unable to apply online please email: 90826@odgersberndtson.com. All applications will receive an automated response.