The University of Dundee is seeking an exceptional leader for the post of Vice-Principal Education. This is an opportunity for an outstanding individual to join the University’s executive team and have full responsibility for a broad strategic remit for learning, teaching and the student experience. The appointed candidate will be part of shaping an exciting future for Dundee, supporting the institution on its journey to become Scotland’s leading university, working alongside its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andrew Atherton.

Named The Times and Sunday Times, ‘Scottish University of the Year’ for 2016 and 2017, and ranked as one of the world’s top 250 universities by Times Higher Education, Dundee’s reputation is going from strength to strength. These strengths cover several different areas of excellence, from securing Gold TEF status to achieving the highest research intensity of any medium sized university in the UK. Student experience sits at the heart of Dundee’s approach, resulting in the University placing in the top ten universities for student experience in the UK.

The University’s new Vice-Principal Education will bring energy, enthusiasm and a long term strategic vision to shape learning, teaching and the student experience.  This person will report directly to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Strong candidates will demonstrate a keen affinity with Dundee’s values, whilst evidencing a strong commitment to Dundee’s community.

Saxton Bampfylde is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Dundee on this appointment. A candidate brief with full application details can be obtained from their website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference code KUDE.  Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should arrive no later than noon on Monday 11 February 2019.