Academic, who will be integral to the development and delivery of our new strategy, and to the realisation of our aims and ambitions more generally.

Reporting directly to Glasgow's Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield, the Senior Vice-Principal is a key member of the University’s Senior Management Group. The role actively supports the Principal in the overall leadership and direction of the University and deputises in their absence.  The postholder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, and accountable for providing effective oversight and management of institutional resource planning aligned with and in support of the University’s strategic vision.

Candidates should bring a distinguished academic profile and a proven record of strategic leadership, most likely from within a high performing research-intensive university. Demonstrable change leadership capability in a complex environment alongside the ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams will be important attributes, as will be a track record of managing significant resources. Candidates will possess strong governance experience, and the interpersonal, communication and influencing skills needed to build trust and deliver impact with myriad internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style will be essential.

Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to Jamie Cumming-Wesley (jcumming-wesley@wittkieffer.com) at WittKieffer.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to Gordon Drummond (gdrummond@wittkieffer.com).

Closing date – 27th Dec

Academic, who will be integral to the development and delivery of our new strategy, and to the realisation of our aims and ambitions more generally.

Reporting directly to Glasgow's Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Andy Schofield, the Senior Vice-Principal is a key member of the University’s Senior Management Group. The role actively supports the Principal in the overall leadership and direction of the University and deputises in their absence.  The postholder will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University’s Strategic Plan, and accountable for providing effective oversight and management of institutional resource planning aligned with and in support of the University’s strategic vision.

Candidates should bring a distinguished academic profile and a proven record of strategic leadership, most likely from within a high performing research-intensive university. Demonstrable change leadership capability in a complex environment alongside the ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams will be important attributes, as will be a track record of managing significant resources. Candidates will possess strong governance experience, and the interpersonal, communication and influencing skills needed to build trust and deliver impact with myriad internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style will be essential.

Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to Jamie Cumming-Wesley (jcumming-wesley@wittkieffer.com) at WittKieffer.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically to Gordon Drummond (gdrummond@wittkieffer.com).

Closing date – 27th Dec