Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council

Job Reference BBUI
Closing Date Tuesday 12 Mar 2019

The University of Birmingham has been challenging and developing great minds for more than a century. Characterised by a tradition of innovation, research and teaching at the University has broken new ground, pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge and made an impact on people’s lives. We continue this tradition today and have ambitions for a future that will embed our work and recognition of the Birmingham name on the international stage.

With more than 8,000 staff, 34,000 students and 300,000 alumni across the globe, we think, recruit and compete worldwide.  Ranked in the top 100 universities globally and the top 20 in all domestic league tables, the quality of what we do at Birmingham is widely recognised.

We are now looking for an outstanding person to join the Council as Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council.  The University Council is the governing body of the University.  It is responsible for ensuring the effective strategic planning of the University, and all final decisions on matters of fundamental concern to the University are taken by the Council. The Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council is responsible for the leadership of the Council and plays a key role in the University.

We would welcome applications from candidates with a strong track record of senior board level experience who have the ability to command the respect of Council and develop effective working relationships with members of Council and the University’s senior leadership team.  Candidates must bring strategic vision, an ambitious entrepreneurial outlook, balanced with the ability to operate within the challenging and volatile higher education environment.  This is an opportunity to contribute to an organisation that plays a significant role regionally, nationally and internationally.  A commitment to engaging positively and openly with students, staff and other stakeholders is therefore essential.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Birmingham on this appointment.  For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference BBUI.  Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).  Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 12th March 2019.