Current Opportunities
Since we keep our ear to the ground, we can keep candidates abreast of opportunities emerging due to market changes, new roles and national policy.
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.
Policy Lead
Posted:
Location: Edinburgh
We are looking to appoint an ambitious professional to drive forward Homes for Scotland’s policy agenda and build key relationships with all involved in housing delivery in Scotland.
Human Resources Director
Posted:
Location: Derby
A key member of the senior management team, the new Human Resources Director will be responsible for the implementation of a people strategy focused on delivering the University ’s ambitions via a modern, flexible and high-quality customer focused HR service.
Director of Estates & Facilities
Posted:
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
We seek a leader who will ensure strategic oversight and direction to manage effectively this key asset.
Reader in Law
Posted:
Location: Leeds
Leeds Beckett University is ambitious and resurgent. A large, modern university that is fully committed to student success, research, innovation and enterprise with a global reach and strong local impact, is looking to invest in academic provision by appointing an inspiring and enthusiastic individual to join Leeds Law School as a Reader in Law.
Chair
Posted:
Location: Esk and Wear
We are seeking to appoint a Chair who will use their expertise, passion and commitment to lead and support the organisation through what will be one of the most challenging and rewarding periods in our history
Assistant Director (Estates Operations)
Posted:
Location: Durham
We are seeking an excellent manager to drive forward the Estates Operations function.
Head of Organisation Development
Posted:
Location: Durham
A new Head of Organisation Development is now being sought to work closely with colleagues in the department and across the institution. Durham University and the HR and OD Department is pivotal in ensuring that the University attracts, recruits, develops, rewards and retains the very best talent from across the world into the University community.
Director of Health and Safety
Posted:
Location: Surrey
Are you a charismatic and pragmatic influencer who can quickly build relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders? The University of Surrey are looking for a new Director of Health and Safety – a high calibre professional with a strong technical background and a Chartered Membership of a national health and safety body.
Non-Executive Directors
Posted:
Location: UK-wide
Dixon Walter work with many organisations across the North East of England to support the appointment of successful and dynamic board members.
Interim Executives Required
Posted:
Location: UK-wide
At Dixon Walter we are always interested to hear from Executive Level Interims, both academic and in professional services.
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