The University of Liverpool has ambitious plans for growth building on its reputation as a leading research institution and its Gold-rated teaching excellence. We are rooted in the Liverpool City Region, but international in both character and outlook. Our purpose and values steer the way we operate and our strategy, Liverpool 2031, clearly states our ambition to be one of the world's top 100 universities. This role is key to that endeavour. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will have strategic responsibility for a broad range of services and teams that includes Marketing; Communications; Global Student Recruitment, Widening Participation and Admissions; Development and Alumni, and Global Engagement and Partnerships. You will be leading a newly configured Directorate of External Relations which encompasses the critical functions that grow income and drive reputation and reach for the university, nationally and globally. Building out from a strong core brand and value proposition, you will oversee all campaigns and communications to key internal and external stakeholders to drive reputation and support our achievement of our strategic goals. As Group Director, you will protect existing income streams and drive strategic growth in tuition fee income - both domestically and internationally - whether through traditional on campus education or existing or new TNE relationships. You will have already gained substantial leadership experience, in higher education, of developing and implementing successful strategies across marketing, communications and recruitment, to deliver growth and success. You will also be a values-led individual who blends authentic, emotionally intelligent leadership with political nous and commercial acumen. Most importantly, you will share our ambition. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Final stage selection will be held on campus in mid-October 2025. 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
Aug 21, 2025
Full time
The University of Liverpool has ambitious plans for growth building on its reputation as a leading research institution and its Gold-rated teaching excellence. We are rooted in the Liverpool City Region, but international in both character and outlook. Our purpose and values steer the way we operate and our strategy, Liverpool 2031, clearly states our ambition to be one of the world's top 100 universities. This role is key to that endeavour. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will have strategic responsibility for a broad range of services and teams that includes Marketing; Communications; Global Student Recruitment, Widening Participation and Admissions; Development and Alumni, and Global Engagement and Partnerships. You will be leading a newly configured Directorate of External Relations which encompasses the critical functions that grow income and drive reputation and reach for the university, nationally and globally. Building out from a strong core brand and value proposition, you will oversee all campaigns and communications to key internal and external stakeholders to drive reputation and support our achievement of our strategic goals. As Group Director, you will protect existing income streams and drive strategic growth in tuition fee income - both domestically and internationally - whether through traditional on campus education or existing or new TNE relationships. You will have already gained substantial leadership experience, in higher education, of developing and implementing successful strategies across marketing, communications and recruitment, to deliver growth and success. You will also be a values-led individual who blends authentic, emotionally intelligent leadership with political nous and commercial acumen. Most importantly, you will share our ambition. 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 Monday 11th August 2025. Final stage selection will be held on campus in mid-October 2025. 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.