University Lead for Academic Performance - Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (fixed term, part time)

Area
Vice Chancellors Office (VC Office)

Location
University Park

Salary
£71,822 to £83,119 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Monday 06 January 2025

Reference
VCO460424

INTERNAL VACANCY

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for academic excellence? We are looking for a leader to drive transformative change in our academic performance and reputation in the UK and globally.

In this role, you will develop and deliver a programme of high profile strategic projects to enhance the performance and reputation of the University of Nottingham and thereby its profile and influence. You will lead strategic initiatives that promote our university’s profile, which is an institutionally critical measure of reputation. 

You will review and enhance the university’s submission to the QS World ranking and THE Impact Ranking amongst others. This is a critical area for the university, and you will drive real change and innovation. You will work closely with senior leaders, the academic community, and professional service teams to ensure alignment with our ambitious goals.

Ultimately, you will optimise how the university performs in core academic areas and present in world and UK rankings, with a primary focus on QS, but also considering the THE, Complete University Guide, Sunday Times and the Guardian. 

This is an exceptional opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academic performance and reputation.

To be successful, you have previous experience in a senior leadership role (either faculty or portfolio) within the university. You will demonstrate an understanding of excellence in ESE and RKE, with evidence of successfully delivering related activities. You are a strategic leader with the ability to lead and influence change. 

This post will be offered on a fixed term contract until 3 January 2028. Hours of work are part time, 7.25-14.5 hours per week (0.2-0.4 FTE), to be agreed with the successful candidate. The role holder will receive a leadership payment.

To apply for this post, please upload your CV and cover letter (or expression of interest) highlighting key experience related to this role, via the link below.

For further information or informal discussion please contact Rav Kalsi, Principal Executive Officer, rav.kalsi@nottingham.ac.uk

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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