Chief People Officer

This is a pivotal appointment at a defining point in the University’s journey. As we deliver Strategy 2035, we are clear that our success will depend on our people, our leadership and the way we work as an institution. The Chief People Officer will play a central role in shaping that future.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and as a member of the University Executive Team, this role goes well beyond leading a People function. It is about shaping a high-performing, inclusive and accountable institutional culture, strengthening leadership capability, and ensuring that our workforce, structures and ways of working are fully aligned to our strategic ambitions.

We are seeking a senior leader with the credibility, judgement and drive to lead this agenda at scale. You will bring a strong track record of organisational development and transformation, alongside the ability to influence at the most senior levels and to translate strategy into meaningful, sustained change.

This is a role that requires both clarity and pace: establishing consistent expectations for leadership and performance, building organisational capability, and creating the conditions in which our people can thrive and deliver impact. You will work closely with colleagues across the University to ensure that people and culture are positioned as core enablers of institutional success.

The University of Bradford is defined by its commitment to inclusion, social mobility and real-world impact. We are ambitious for what comes next, and this role offers a significant opportunity to shape the culture, capability and performance of the institution for the future.