Hybrid Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students) at Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University · Bath, United Kingdom · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Bath
We are seeking an ambitious, values-driven, and highly motivated leader to join our Executive Board as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students).
In this vital senior role, you will work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and the wider leadership team to deliver our Strategy 2030 and ensure all Bath Spa students — wherever they are in the world — benefit from an outstanding education and transformative student experience.
As Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you will create and lead BSU’s external offer, fusing teaching and learning, research, and knowledge exchange to meet the needs of a diverse and evolving student population, as well as the core economy.
About the Role
This is a highly visible leadership post with responsibilities that include:
- Supporting the VC to develop and deliver Strategy 2030
- Taking responsibility for key supporting strategies including our Education, Research and Knowledge Exchange strategies
- Driving student experience and outcomes for both home and international learners across all locations
- Leading our Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) submission
- Representing the University externally and chairing key internal governance groups including Academic Board and the University Executive Board
- Deputising for the Vice-Chancellor and line managing senior academic and professional colleagues
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of BSU — making a tangible difference to our students, our staff, and the communities we serve.
About You
- A confident, collaborative, and strategic leader who has a strong track record in senior leadership within the higher education sector
- Proven experience in leading high-performing teams and delivering impactful outcomes, alongside a demonstrated ability to develop relationships with external partners, particularly at a local and regional level
- A deep commitment to enhancing the student experience, and a student-centred approach
- Practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Self-motivated, ambitious, and demonstrate resilience and determination in your leadership style
- A professorial title and familiarity with local planning regulations and contracts would be a bonus, although not essential
Additional Information
Salary: Competitive
Interview date: 22nd September
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
Interview date: 22nd September
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
