De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) will this year be marking 150 years of teaching that changes lives. DMU continues to develop a strong reputation founded on proven academic quality, a clear focus on employability, a deep commitment to the city of Leicester, and on international impact that extends across university life and study. We are proud of our diverse and multinational University community, which features individuals from 140 countries; our success in these areas saw us named as the first-ever University of the Year for Social Inclusion, in the Sunday Times Good University Guide in 2019.
DMU is seeking to appoint a new Vice-Chancellor who will play a critical role in creating and delivering a clear vision for the University, fostering a culture of trust, respect, openness, support and collaboration. They will shape the strategic direction of the University, ensuring that effective systems, a strong culture and appropriate policies are in place to enable this. The appointed candidate will act as passionate supporter and advocate of DMU, fostering external partnerships locally, nationally and internationally. They will lead and support colleagues in delivering transformational education, a high-quality student experience and leading-edge applied research.
Applicants will be experienced senior leaders within higher education or an analogous context, having operated at executive level. Strong candidates will have a track record of empowering and inspiring teams to perform at a high level through an inclusive, strategic and inspirational leadership style. The ability to build credibility across the University and take informed and evidence-based decisions will be critical to this appointment.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to De Montfort University on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference KDOG. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon Wednesday 25 March 2020.