The Governing Body of Queens’ College, one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge, is seeking a new President to take up office from October 2020.

The College wishes to appoint a President (i.e. Head of College) with a distinguished record of achievement, either in academia or elsewhere, who will command the respect of the Fellowship and others. The appointed candidate will have the ability to engage effectively with the College community and build consensus through a collegial leadership style, whilst demonstrating a sense of vision as to the College’s future.

The appointed candidate will promote and strengthen all aspects of College life, ensuring that members can grow academically and personally to their fullest. Candidates must be sympathetic to the distinctive values, ethos and aims of Queens’ College. He or she will have a strong understanding of the modern academic environment and the specific requirements of a collegiate university.

Established in 1448, Queens’ is an open, friendly and diverse academic community of some 1,300 people, including undergraduates, graduates, Fellows and staff. Queens’ stands for aspiration, excellence, a commitment to diversity and a firm belief that all students and academics, whatever their resources and background, can play leading roles in society. The College’s teaching, learning and research span the full range of subjects studied within the University. Queens’ remains committed to widening participation.  It maintains close relationships with a community of roughly 13,000 alumni.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Queens’ College on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference KABSF.  Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 11 January 2019.