Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer

As the University’s academic and executive leader, you will work closely with Council and the Executive to shape and deliver a compelling strategy that secures long-term financial sustainability, redefines Buckingham’s competitive position, and ensures academic excellence across all areas. You will be a visible, engaging presence across their close-knit community, while also acting as the principal external ambassador for the University - strengthening partnerships, diversifying income, and further developing Buckingham’s reputation for innovation, agility and excellence. You will lead transformative organisational change, modernising operating models, improving governance and data capability, and strengthening teaching quality, research performance and the student experience. You will ensure the University is equipped to thrive in an increasingly competitive and digitally enabled sector, championing new markets, international partnerships and entrepreneurship, while preserving the personalised, student-centred ethos that has defined Buckingham for five decades.