The role and conditions of service

• Lead, with the Vice-Chancellor and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, the implementation of the University Strategy.
• Represent and advise the Vice-Chancellor on matters including, but not limited to, the post holder’s portfolio.
• Demonstrate, through personal example (academic or professional), excellence and commitment to institutional values.
• Work collaboratively with other senior staff, in particular the Deans and Associate Deans of Schools and the Directors of Professional Services, to contribute to the wider leadership and management of the University as a member of the University Executive Board, University Leadership Group, Strategic Planning and Resources Committee, and Senate, as well as attending Council.
• Create and sustain relevant and appropriate external partnerships and represent the University in national and international contexts.
• Chair appropriate University committees and groups.
• Report and advise, as required, to Senate, Council and other University committees.
• Work together with Loughborough Students’ Union, fostering the positive working relationship that exists between the University and the Union.
• Represent the University and its interests on external bodies and at ceremonial and other occasions.
• Chair formal hearings such as disciplinaries, grievances and appeals, as appropriate, for staff or students.
• Undertake other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Vice-Chancellor.

• Provide strategic leadership on matters relating to learning, teaching and the wider student experience across the University.
• Lead the Education and Student Experience Core Plan.
• Maintain widening access policies and activities aligned to government objectives and consistent with the University's wider strategic objectives.
• Ensure that Schools are engaged in the revision of programmes and the development of new ones in order to realise opportunities and meet demand.
• Ensure that the University maintains the highest standards of teaching quality and of innovation in learning and teaching, and that this is recognised in external assessments.
• Foster a thriving environment for student enterprise, working with others to create an entrepreneurial culture within the student community.
• Lead University submissions for national external schemes including, but not limited to, the Teaching Excellence Framework.
• Provide strategic leadership in relation to the University’s collaborative teaching provision, short courses and professional education.
• Lead strategic oversight and continuous improvement of National Student Survey (NSS) performance, setting evidence-based priorities and working with schools and services to drive progress, ensure ethical student engagement, and alignment with regulatory and institutional education strategies for sustained outcomes.

• Evidence of strategic leadership and management within a complex organisation.
• Excellent understanding of the UK higher education learning and teaching landscape, including drivers for the Teaching Excellence Framework and associated metrics.
• Emotionally intelligent, inspirational leader with strong people management skills and a proven ability to lead high-calibre academic and Professional Services colleagues.
• Commitment to regional collaboration on skills improvement and effective representation of Loughborough across education and student experience at regional, national, and international levels.
• Enthusiasm and a commitment to both the student and staff experience.
• A credible leader with a track record of organisational change and a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable ability to articulate vision and create delivery momentum with all stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to widening participation, in line with the principles promoted through Access and Participation, to make the University fairer and more inclusive for students from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds, and with the ability to build trust and confidence across diverse communities and stakeholder groups.
• Ability to behave in a way that adheres to equitable and inclusive working practices, while respecting diversity of thought and supporting freedom of speech and expression.

A competitive salary will be confirmed on offer of appointment. An honorarium is payable in addition to the postholder’s salary for the duration of the term of office as Pro Vice-Chancellor. 

The University offers a substantial benefits package, including a pension scheme. 

The appointment will be subject to the University’s normal Terms and Conditions of Employment for staff.

As a member of the Loughborough community, you are expected to:

• Take reasonable care of yourself, others and the environment, and to prevent harm by your acts or omissions. All staff are therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety and Environmental Sustainability Policies & Procedures.
• Support and contribute to the University’s commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) while carrying out all duties, behaving in a manner that treats others with dignity and respect and upholds every persons right to lawful freedom of expression, freedom of speech and academic freedom. Further information about EDI at Loughborough and our strategic aims is available on our website.

The University is committed to enabling staff to maintain a healthy work-home balance. While this role is primarily campus-based, we support flexible working and dynamic working where operationally possible.

We also offer support for you and your family, including an on-campus nursery with subsidised places, a number of family leave policies, subsidised places at local holiday clubs and a childcare voucher scheme.