The University is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment - to create better futures, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of delivering educational excellence, enterprise, research and professional services. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and minoritized groups as they are currently under-represented within our community.
We recognise the value of a fulfilling and balanced work and personal life which promotes wellbeing. We seek to support colleagues in achieving this balance and have family-friendly policies, flexible working arrangements and many roles can be suitable for dynamic working arrangement. This includes considering applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer—so much so that we go beyond the standard, providing additional supplementary payments at specific pay points to further support our employees' financial wellbeing. Further information about the Loughborough Real Living Wage Supplement can be found on our HR webpage.
Loughborough University is a UKVI Sponsor. Some individuals may require sponsorship to enable them to apply for a visa to provide them with the right to work in the UK. Please note certain roles are not eligible for sponsorship. For further information and eligibility please visit the UKVI website.
Vice Chancellor
Loughborough is an exceptional university, ranked 5th in the Guardian University Guide 2021, and top 10 in every national university league table. We are proud to be different. The combination of our sector-leading excellence in student experience, enterprising outlook, world class research and unparalleled sporting success gives rise to something that is truly special and distinctive amongst UK universities. Loughborough’s sense of community runs deep. We value our unique identity and our work on diversity and inclusion is increasingly important. We are proud of our sector leading aspects, our ambition to achieve more, and our innovative approach; we are a learning organisation that pushes boundaries.
Following Professor Bob Allison’s decision to step down as Vice-Chancellor and President, Loughborough University is looking to appoint his successor. The University’s new Vice-Chancellor will inherit a high-performing institution, well positioned to meet the challenges of the future. In addition to developing and delivering an ambitious strategy, they will provide inclusive leadership and continue to deliver an organisational culture in which all colleagues and students feel engaged. They will ensure that the University continues to excel in research, teaching, enterprise and sport, and will champion the student experience in the post-Covid era. Ultimately, the new Vice-Chancellor will strengthen further the University’s position as a leading UK institution whilst developing its international reputation and profile to position Loughborough more firmly on the global stage.
Whether currently based in the UK or overseas, the successful candidate will combine strategic leadership and management experience in a complex setting with an inspirational approach that enthuses young people. They will bring a demonstrable commitment to progress on equality, diversity and inclusion, and widening participation agendas, coupled with the personal presence to represent Loughborough regionally, nationally, and internationally. A values-driven individual, they will be credible in providing academic leadership in a research-intensive context, and have proven capability in influencing external stakeholders in government, industry and/or the third sector. Financial acumen alongside a good understanding of the issues facing higher education at present are highly desirable attributes.
For all further information, please click here: https://www.lboro.ac.uk/join-us/vice-chancellor/role/
Application Closing Date: 14 May 2021
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