As the first University College in Wales, Aberystwyth has a long and distinguished tradition of teaching excellence and world-leading research, and our establishment in the 19th century is one of the great stories of pioneering achievement in modern Welsh history.Now a University with a strong research focused academic community of over 1800 staff and 6500 students, and named as the top university in England and Wales for student experience in the Times and Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2025, Aberystwyth is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction There is nowhere quite like Aberystwyth: no other University offers the unique combination of long academic tradition, a stunning location with spectacular views over the historic market town of Aberystwyth and the Cardigan Bay coastline, and a campus that brings together state-of-the-art facilities with access to one of the six copyright libraries in Britain. As an anchor institution we are a source of inspiration to our communities and stakeholders and are proud of our civic commitment and significant contribution to our region and Wales. With a new strategic plan and focus, a reinvigorated senior leadership team and new academic structure, this is an exciting time to be joining us and our vibrant community. Our purpose is 'changing lives for the better .' As our next Head of Business School and active member of the Faculty of Humanities Executive Committee, you will bring a new vision for the School that will build on its existing partnerships, portfolio and identity and develop a strong reputation that will in turn deliver growth and impact. Of vital importance will be ensuring the department continues to deliver high quality learning and teaching and a vibrant research environment and student experience that enables excellent student outcomes. To apply you will have an excellent academic reputation in a relevant field and a genuine passion for education, research and the importance of Universities in social and economic impact. You will be a proven academic leader and manager with the ability to motivate, inspire and support colleagues to deliver excellence. With an inclusive leadership style and a track record of effecting positive change, you will evidence an effective contribution to the development of teaching and learning strategies and a strong departmental research environment. Importantly, you will demonstrate commitment to the University's mission, vision and values and to ensuring an inclusive workplace and student experience. You will have an appreciation for the Welsh language, working in a bilingual working environment. - a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 28th May 2025 . Longlist interviews with Dixon Walter will take place via Microsoft Teams, week commencing 9th June 2025. Final interviews will take place on campus on Wednesday 9th July 2025 . Aberystwyth University is a bilingual institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. We welcome applications in Welsh or English and these will be treated equally. Please indicate your preferred language for correspondence. In making an application for this role we ask you also to view our Privacy Notice which outlines our compliance to General Data Protection Regulations and the use and storage of your data. Personal Data is held and processed on the lawful basis that such action is in the Legitimate Interest of the company in pursuing the purposes described and has been considered through the use of a Legitimate Interest Assessment utilising the Balance Test to not be outweighed by risks to the rights, freedoms and interests of the Data Subject. Please note that our client is legally obliged to confirm that the appointee is eligible to work in the UK. As of 1 January 2021, government restrictions have changed. For further information visit the Home Office website at
Jun 16, 2025
Full time
As the first University College in Wales, Aberystwyth has a long and distinguished tradition of teaching excellence and world-leading research, and our establishment in the 19th century is one of the great stories of pioneering achievement in modern Welsh history.Now a University with a strong research focused academic community of over 1800 staff and 6500 students, and named as the top university in England and Wales for student experience in the Times and Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2025, Aberystwyth is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the UK for teaching quality and student satisfaction There is nowhere quite like Aberystwyth: no other University offers the unique combination of long academic tradition, a stunning location with spectacular views over the historic market town of Aberystwyth and the Cardigan Bay coastline, and a campus that brings together state-of-the-art facilities with access to one of the six copyright libraries in Britain. As an anchor institution we are a source of inspiration to our communities and stakeholders and are proud of our civic commitment and significant contribution to our region and Wales. With a new strategic plan and focus, a reinvigorated senior leadership team and new academic structure, this is an exciting time to be joining us and our vibrant community. Our purpose is 'changing lives for the better .' As our next Head of Business School and active member of the Faculty of Humanities Executive Committee, you will bring a new vision for the School that will build on its existing partnerships, portfolio and identity and develop a strong reputation that will in turn deliver growth and impact. Of vital importance will be ensuring the department continues to deliver high quality learning and teaching and a vibrant research environment and student experience that enables excellent student outcomes. To apply you will have an excellent academic reputation in a relevant field and a genuine passion for education, research and the importance of Universities in social and economic impact. You will be a proven academic leader and manager with the ability to motivate, inspire and support colleagues to deliver excellence. With an inclusive leadership style and a track record of effecting positive change, you will evidence an effective contribution to the development of teaching and learning strategies and a strong departmental research environment. Importantly, you will demonstrate commitment to the University's mission, vision and values and to ensuring an inclusive workplace and student experience. You will have an appreciation for the Welsh language, working in a bilingual working environment. - a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Wednesday 28th May 2025 . Longlist interviews with Dixon Walter will take place via Microsoft Teams, week commencing 9th June 2025. Final interviews will take place on campus on Wednesday 9th July 2025 . Aberystwyth University is a bilingual institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. We welcome applications in Welsh or English and these will be treated equally. Please indicate your preferred language for correspondence. In making an application for this role we ask you also to view our Privacy Notice which outlines our compliance to General Data Protection Regulations and the use and storage of your data. Personal Data is held and processed on the lawful basis that such action is in the Legitimate Interest of the company in pursuing the purposes described and has been considered through the use of a Legitimate Interest Assessment utilising the Balance Test to not be outweighed by risks to the rights, freedoms and interests of the Data Subject. Please note that our client is legally obliged to confirm that the appointee is eligible to work in the UK. As of 1 January 2021, government restrictions have changed. For further information visit the Home Office website at
Pro Vice Chancellor, Education and Student Experience The University of Salford's forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our university community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 200,000 alumni from all around the world. Our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community at the heart of a powerful and connected region. Our mission to enrich lives is built on four areas of focus: building prosperity and equity; enabling healthier living; improving the environment and sustainability; and developing cutting edge creative and innovative practice. This is a unique moment in the history of Salford. Despite sector headwinds we are financially strong and continue to grow and invest in our people, digital and physical resources. There is exciting work to be done as we build on our academic strengths in keeping with our heritage as a 1960s Robbins era university and develop a contemporary education and research offer which is multi-disciplinary and collaborative for the benefit of all our communities. As our new Pro Vice Chancellor and member of the University's Leadership Team, you will lead our ambitious education plan to streamline our curriculum and make our education more interactive and student-centred as we deliver a new institutional strategy through to 2030 aimed at innovating to enrich lives. You will provide expert academic leadership, driving innovation and change whilst also ensuring that we maintain and develop our reputation for leading edge technology-enhanced learning. Student voices are integral to university decision making. To succeed you will be an experienced, innovative and inspirational leader with a genuine passion for delivering excellence in learning and teaching, enhancing the student experience, and increasing the social and economic impact of universities. Working as part of a senior leadership team at University and School/ Faculty level, you will have driven change and delivered tangible outcomes and impact in areas relevant to the student education and experience portfolio. You will have a strategic awareness of developments and innovations in the sector and an ability to operate credibly in a pan-institutional capacity within a progressive academic environment. Significantly, you will demonstrate a commitment and alignment to the mission, vision and values of the University of Salford. With a new strategic plan on the horizon and a reinvigorated sense of purpose, this is a great time to join the University and a fantastic opportunity to shape our learning, teaching and student experience for generations to come. Applications should be made via email to and must include on separate documents: a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is 5pm, 13 January 2025 Longlist interviews will be held with Dixon Walter via Microsoft Teams week commencing 20 and 27 January Final interviews will take place on campus towards the end of February - watch this space for details
Feb 07, 2025
Full time
Pro Vice Chancellor, Education and Student Experience The University of Salford's forward-thinking approach has powered progress for 125 years. Today, our university community encompasses over 26,000 students, 2,800 staff and 200,000 alumni from all around the world. Our unstoppable institution is bolstered by countless industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving education community at the heart of a powerful and connected region. Our mission to enrich lives is built on four areas of focus: building prosperity and equity; enabling healthier living; improving the environment and sustainability; and developing cutting edge creative and innovative practice. This is a unique moment in the history of Salford. Despite sector headwinds we are financially strong and continue to grow and invest in our people, digital and physical resources. There is exciting work to be done as we build on our academic strengths in keeping with our heritage as a 1960s Robbins era university and develop a contemporary education and research offer which is multi-disciplinary and collaborative for the benefit of all our communities. As our new Pro Vice Chancellor and member of the University's Leadership Team, you will lead our ambitious education plan to streamline our curriculum and make our education more interactive and student-centred as we deliver a new institutional strategy through to 2030 aimed at innovating to enrich lives. You will provide expert academic leadership, driving innovation and change whilst also ensuring that we maintain and develop our reputation for leading edge technology-enhanced learning. Student voices are integral to university decision making. To succeed you will be an experienced, innovative and inspirational leader with a genuine passion for delivering excellence in learning and teaching, enhancing the student experience, and increasing the social and economic impact of universities. Working as part of a senior leadership team at University and School/ Faculty level, you will have driven change and delivered tangible outcomes and impact in areas relevant to the student education and experience portfolio. You will have a strategic awareness of developments and innovations in the sector and an ability to operate credibly in a pan-institutional capacity within a progressive academic environment. Significantly, you will demonstrate a commitment and alignment to the mission, vision and values of the University of Salford. With a new strategic plan on the horizon and a reinvigorated sense of purpose, this is a great time to join the University and a fantastic opportunity to shape our learning, teaching and student experience for generations to come. Applications should be made via email to and must include on separate documents: a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is 5pm, 13 January 2025 Longlist interviews will be held with Dixon Walter via Microsoft Teams week commencing 20 and 27 January Final interviews will take place on campus towards the end of February - watch this space for details
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary The James Hutton Institute is Scotland's pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute operating at the forefront of transformative science for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources that support thriving rural communities in Scotland and across the globe. With a community of 500 employees and over 100 PhD students in Dundee, Aberdeen and three research farms, the Institute is also the host for the Plant Sciences Department of the University of Dundee. Recently awarded c£62 million as part of the Tay Cites Region Deal to develop a Crop Innovation Centre, the Institute will next year be investing a further £8 million in a world-class, state of the art, Just Transition hub to continue its impressive contributions to the region and wider global scientific research. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining James Hutton Institute and your task as a key member of the senior management team will be to build on recent successes to develop further whilst navigating through the currently challenging external environment. Key elements of this strategic management position will include the development of new business operating models, increased commercial activity plus the re-shaping and modernization of the organization's professional services. Combining financial stewardship with commercial activities and company secretarial responsibilities your role will be pivotal in ensuring the Institute's long-term financial and organizational success. Managing teams of high-quality professional staff, you will be responsible for wide-ranging professional services that include finance, research support, procurement, legal, campus services and IT and will be expected to effectively combine both strategic and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, and a professionally qualified accountant with extensive successful management experience of equivalent services in large and complex multi-site organisations. You will also have proven experience of developing and delivering successful financial strategies and have delivered significant financial change and transformation. Responsible for managing a broad range of professional services, you will also ideally have experience of company secretarial duties and have delivered major capital programmes. An appreciation of and empathy with the purpose and values of a scientific research institute is essential; along with an ability to effectively balance commercial and more academic imperatives. As a technical expert you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collegiately with all internal and external partners. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February, with preliminary interviews with Dixon Walter from Monday 10th February and final interviews at James Hutton Institute the week commencing 10th March. To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Alan Walter on , email a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th February. Preliminary interviews will take place with Dixon Walter via MS teams from w/c Monday 10th February. Final interviews will take place at James Hutton Institute on w/c Monday 10th March. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary The James Hutton Institute is Scotland's pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute operating at the forefront of transformative science for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources that support thriving rural communities in Scotland and across the globe. With a community of 500 employees and over 100 PhD students in Dundee, Aberdeen and three research farms, the Institute is also the host for the Plant Sciences Department of the University of Dundee. Recently awarded c£62 million as part of the Tay Cites Region Deal to develop a Crop Innovation Centre, the Institute will next year be investing a further £8 million in a world-class, state of the art, Just Transition hub to continue its impressive contributions to the region and wider global scientific research. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining James Hutton Institute and your task as a key member of the senior management team will be to build on recent successes to develop further whilst navigating through the currently challenging external environment. Key elements of this strategic management position will include the development of new business operating models, increased commercial activity plus the re-shaping and modernization of the organization's professional services. Combining financial stewardship with commercial activities and company secretarial responsibilities your role will be pivotal in ensuring the Institute's long-term financial and organizational success. Managing teams of high-quality professional staff, you will be responsible for wide-ranging professional services that include finance, research support, procurement, legal, campus services and IT and will be expected to effectively combine both strategic and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, and a professionally qualified accountant with extensive successful management experience of equivalent services in large and complex multi-site organisations. You will also have proven experience of developing and delivering successful financial strategies and have delivered significant financial change and transformation. Responsible for managing a broad range of professional services, you will also ideally have experience of company secretarial duties and have delivered major capital programmes. An appreciation of and empathy with the purpose and values of a scientific research institute is essential; along with an ability to effectively balance commercial and more academic imperatives. As a technical expert you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collegiately with all internal and external partners. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February, with preliminary interviews with Dixon Walter from Monday 10th February and final interviews at James Hutton Institute the week commencing 10th March. To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Alan Walter on , email a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th February. Preliminary interviews will take place with Dixon Walter via MS teams from w/c Monday 10th February. Final interviews will take place at James Hutton Institute on w/c Monday 10th March. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary The James Hutton Institute is Scotland's pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute operating at the forefront of transformative science for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources that support thriving rural communities in Scotland and across the globe. With a community of 500 employees and over 100 PhD students in Dundee, Aberdeen and three research farms, the Institute is also the host for the Plant Sciences Department of the University of Dundee. Recently awarded c£62 million as part of the Tay Cites Region Deal to develop a Crop Innovation Centre, the Institute will next year be investing a further £8 million in a world-class, state of the art, Just Transition hub to continue its impressive contributions to the region and wider global scientific research. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining James Hutton Institute and your task as a key member of the senior management team will be to build on recent successes to develop further whilst navigating through the currently challenging external environment. Key elements of this strategic management position will include the development of new business operating models, increased commercial activity plus the re-shaping and modernization of the organization's professional services. Combining financial stewardship with commercial activities and company secretarial responsibilities your role will be pivotal in ensuring the Institute's long-term financial and organizational success. Managing teams of high-quality professional staff, you will be responsible for wide-ranging professional services that include finance, research support, procurement, legal, campus services and IT and will be expected to effectively combine both strategic and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, and a professionally qualified accountant with extensive successful management experience of equivalent services in large and complex multi-site organisations. You will also have proven experience of developing and delivering successful financial strategies and have delivered significant financial change and transformation. Responsible for managing a broad range of professional services, you will also ideally have experience of company secretarial duties and have delivered major capital programmes. An appreciation of and empathy with the purpose and values of a scientific research institute is essential; along with an ability to effectively balance commercial and more academic imperatives. As a technical expert you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collegiately with all internal and external partners. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February, with preliminary interviews with Dixon Walter from Monday 10th February and final interviews at James Hutton Institute the week commencing 10th March. To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Alan Walter on , email a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th February. Preliminary interviews will take place with Dixon Walter via MS teams from w/c Monday 10th February. Final interviews will take place at James Hutton Institute on w/c Monday 10th March. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.
Jan 29, 2025
Full time
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary The James Hutton Institute is Scotland's pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute operating at the forefront of transformative science for the sustainable management of land, crop and nature resources that support thriving rural communities in Scotland and across the globe. With a community of 500 employees and over 100 PhD students in Dundee, Aberdeen and three research farms, the Institute is also the host for the Plant Sciences Department of the University of Dundee. Recently awarded c£62 million as part of the Tay Cites Region Deal to develop a Crop Innovation Centre, the Institute will next year be investing a further £8 million in a world-class, state of the art, Just Transition hub to continue its impressive contributions to the region and wider global scientific research. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining James Hutton Institute and your task as a key member of the senior management team will be to build on recent successes to develop further whilst navigating through the currently challenging external environment. Key elements of this strategic management position will include the development of new business operating models, increased commercial activity plus the re-shaping and modernization of the organization's professional services. Combining financial stewardship with commercial activities and company secretarial responsibilities your role will be pivotal in ensuring the Institute's long-term financial and organizational success. Managing teams of high-quality professional staff, you will be responsible for wide-ranging professional services that include finance, research support, procurement, legal, campus services and IT and will be expected to effectively combine both strategic and operational management responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a clear strategic thinker, and a professionally qualified accountant with extensive successful management experience of equivalent services in large and complex multi-site organisations. You will also have proven experience of developing and delivering successful financial strategies and have delivered significant financial change and transformation. Responsible for managing a broad range of professional services, you will also ideally have experience of company secretarial duties and have delivered major capital programmes. An appreciation of and empathy with the purpose and values of a scientific research institute is essential; along with an ability to effectively balance commercial and more academic imperatives. As a technical expert you will also possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work collegiately with all internal and external partners. The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th February, with preliminary interviews with Dixon Walter from Monday 10th February and final interviews at James Hutton Institute the week commencing 10th March. To find out more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Alan Walter on , email a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how you match the person specification a comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission) a completed Personal Details Form (available above) Closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 9th February. Preliminary interviews will take place with Dixon Walter via MS teams from w/c Monday 10th February. Final interviews will take place at James Hutton Institute on w/c Monday 10th March. Please note that the dates above are indicative and may be subject to change.