Middlesex University

Middlesex is an outstanding university, takes its students on life-changing journeys and is confident in its role in an uncertain world. The only London University to be ranked among the world’s top 150 universities under 50 years old, we provide transformative education to help our students flourish in the world of work, and create knowledge that impacts on the world’s biggest challenges. A large global and inclusive community in London, Dubai and Mauritius, we welcome over 38,000 students from more than 120 nationalities around the world. We owe our success to the expertise and dedication of our staff, and to the commitment and achievements of our students and graduates.

As the University’s Chief Executive and senior academic officer, the Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the leadership, management and financial stewardship of the University accountable to the Board of Governors. They will provide strategic vision that is compelling, clear and ambitious, and will shape, develop and deliver the University’s strategy to 2031, Knowledge into Action. The Vice-Chancellor will enable an environment where all members of our community can thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are looking for an exceptional individual with an outstanding track record of strategic, dynamic, collaborative and emotionally intelligent leadership at a senior level in a multi-faceted and complex environment. The new Vice-Chancellor will be an inclusive, inspiring and highly visible leader internally across our three campuses alongside a persuasive advocate for the University externally. They will share our commitment to transformative education, widening access and equality, diversity and inclusion. Financial and commercial acumen alongside a robust understanding of the issues facing higher education at present are highly desirable attributes.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Middlesex University on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WIXF. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 21^st November 2023