Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Science and Engineering

Job Reference KLIF
Closing Date Tuesday 05 Feb 2019

Founded in 1881 as the original ‘red brick’, the University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s leading research institutions with an annual turnover of £545.7 million, including £94 million for research. Ranked in the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, Liverpool is a member of the Russell Group of the UK’s leading research universities. With over £600m being invested in teaching, research and Liverpool’s residential estate over a 10 year period this is an exciting time at which to join the University.

Led by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Janet Beer, the University is entering an exciting new era as we strive to maintain and enhance our dynamic reputation and performance in a rapidly evolving higher education environment. In order to help us achieve our ambitions, we are seeking to appoint a new Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Building on Liverpool’s significant achievements as a research powerhouse, you will be an exceptional professional joining our community of over 6,000 talented staff, including 1,300 researchers.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Executive Pro-Vice-Chancellor will provide strategic direction and leadership for the Schools within the Faculty to ensure the delivery of the University’s strategic plan key ambitions. Potential candidates will demonstrate significant leadership experience at a strategic level in a research led university. This will include driving strategies to support delivery of standards, representing the Faculty nationally and internationally, financial planning, supporting widening participation and contributing to the broader leadership and direction of the University.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Liverpool on this appointment.  For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference KLIF. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).  Applications should be received by noon on 5 February 2019.