Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education)

Are you an exceptional senior academic leader who can shape and deliver the future of education at one of the UK’s leading universities?

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), you will join Lancaster University’s executive team at a significant moment in the institution’s development, shaping the strategic direction of education across the University. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and colleagues across the institution, you will drive educational quality, performance and innovation, providing leadership across teaching and learning, student outcomes, TEF, curriculum development, digital and AI-enabled education, and the wider student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate provision.

Lancaster is proud of its academic excellence, collegiate culture and global outlook. We are consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities and we are committed to delivering transformational education while responding confidently to the changing higher education landscape.

We are seeking an outstanding leader with professorial standing, significant senior experiences in empowering high performing team and a proven ability to deliver strategic educational change. You will bring a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, strong partnership-building skills, and a commitment to inclusive, research-informed and future-focused education within a complex institutional environment.

You will play a central role in shaping Lancaster’s future direction and educational progression. This role is offered on the senior salary framework for an initial four-year term, overlaying a substantive academic appointment.

Candidates are invited to explore the opportunity further before submitting an application by visiting our dedicated microsite https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/pro-vice-chancellor-education/

Join Lancaster University and help shape an educational experience that is progressive, inclusive and internationally recognised for excellence.