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HR Director
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Cambridge / Chelmsford
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer as the new HR Director, you will ensure that HR plays a proactive and pivotal role in the development and delivery of the university’s strategy. Contributing to the strategic leadership of the University as part of UET you will lead the focus on staff matters. Identifying and securing innovative initiatives and approaches to HR, you will continue to drive service effectiveness, business partnering and ongoing improvements.

Director of People
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Durham
As the new Director of People, reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will ensure excellent and progressive HR practices and approaches in support of our institutional strategy, and the development and implementation of our current People Strategy, as well as supporting the shaping of a new People strategy. As the nominated deputy for the Chief People Officer, you will have primary responsibility for employee relations (via the Business Partner Team), the University’s Occupational Health service, talent acquisition and associated compliance activities.

Head of OD and Talent
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Manchester
As our new Head of Talent and OD, we are seeking an experienced OD professional to contribute to the development and delivery of our OD and Talent offer which aims to improve organisational performance through a service that includes culture & change management; team & organisational development; strategic workforce planning; inclusive talent management; and enabling high performance.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Student Experience
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Newcastle under Lyme
In their new Pro Vice-Chancellor, Keele University are seeking an inspiring, experienced, strategic academic leader who will facilitate the delivery of an outstanding educational experience and learning environment that meets the needs of current and future learners. As a member of the University’s Executive Committee, you will encourage a culture of enhancement that provides the highest quality contemporary portfolio and curriculum, delivers innovative and inclusive practice, a digitally enhanced educational experience, and excellent graduate outcomes.

Group Director of External Relations
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Liverpool
We are seeking a Director to lead 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.

PVC and Dean School of Science, Engineering & Environment
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Salford
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 institution is bolstered by industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving research and education community at the heart of a powerful and connected […]

PVC and Dean of School of Health, Community & Life Sciences
- Higher Education
Posted:
Location: Salford
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 institution is bolstered by industry initiatives and innovative research programmes, building a thriving research and education community at the heart of a powerful and connected […]
