UWE Bristol

PVC, Head of the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Job Reference WAUTB
Closing Date Tuesday 05 Oct 2021

UWE Bristol is an ambitious university at the heart of one of the UK’s most vibrant cities. We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with over 30,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 3,800 staff. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with strong employer and partner connections. Our staff and students come from over 160 countries making this a diverse, dynamic and interesting place to work and study. The Guardian placed us 21st in the UK in the 2021 rankings.

As part of driving forward our Strategy 2030, we want to strengthen our leadership through three new Pro Vice-Chancellors/ Heads of Colleges. One of the three vacant roles is Pro Vice Chancellor/ Head of the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. As Pro Vice Chancellor and a member of the University’s Directorate, your visionary leadership, passion, innovation and ambitious vision will deliver on key strategic and performance objectives within the context of the University’s strategic aims and values.

With overall responsibility for the performance of the College, you will lead the College Executive Team to deliver excellence across the range of academic activities, advancing education, research and enterprise portfolios and enhancing the student and staff experience. A proven leader, you will possess the academic credibility and standing to lead the breadth of disciplines and activity in the College.

Final stages of the process for shortlisted candidates will include two stages, the first stage of the process (Presentation and Roundtable) will be selective:
1. Presentation and Roundtable on 18th November 2021
2. Final Panel Interviews on 16th and 17th December 2021

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the UWE Bristol on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference WAUTB. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on 5 October 2021.

Our staff and students come from over 160 countries making this a diverse, dynamic and interesting place to work and study.