Current Opportunities
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The following are our current advertised vacancies for senior appointments within UK universities. We exclusively handle permanent, temporary and interim vacancies for senior academic and professional-services appointments within higher education.
Professor (Any Discipline)
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
We wish to appoint a Professor to lead quality assurance and enhancement activities in learning and teaching – supporting the strategic leadership of the University’s Education Strategy and driving performance in learning, teaching and the student experience to achieve transformational change.
Director of LITE (Leeds Institute for Teaching Excellence)
Posted:
Location: Leeds
This role offers a unique opportunity to play a major role in helping the University realise its ambition to be a recognised international leader in the scholarship and practice of pedagogy in higher education.
Head of Leadership and Professional Practice
Posted:
Location: Leeds
An exciting time to join the Organisational Development and Professional Learning team at the University of Leeds.
Executive Director of Human Resources
Posted:
Location: Paisley
We are looking for an experienced strategic human resource professional to be part of one of the UK’s most innovative modern universities.
Director of SCHOLAR
Posted:
Location: Edinburgh
We are seeking an inspirational leader with a detailed understanding of secondary education to join a major national programme delivering e-learning content and support.
Director of Student Advancement
Posted:
Location: Liverpool
As the Director of Student Advancement, you will play a leading role in delivering the University’s strategic vision for ensuring students are presented with a comprehensive and innovative careers service and a wide range of experiential opportunities to develop and build highly employable graduates.
Director of IT
Posted:
Location: Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is seeking an innovative, collaborative Director to shape their future technology vision and deliver continued excellence in the provision of Information Technology to students and staff.
Pro Vice Chancellor, Health
Posted:
Location: Carlisle, Lancaster
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with academic standing in a relevant discipline, proven leadership experience, shared values and ambition in equal measure
Non-Executive Directors
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Location: UK-wide
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