Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic

Senior Vice-Principal & Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic Job details: Posted 01 December 2025 — End date 05 January 2026. Location: Glasgow. Job Type: Management Professional & Administrative. Job Description The University of Glasgow is a world-renowned institution with a rich history of academic excellence dating back to 1451. A QS global top 80 university, Glasgow is a place where world‑changing research meets transformative teaching, where bold ideas flourish, and where talented people are empowered to realise their ambitions. Our academic and financial foundations are strong, and our aspirations are global. We are now looking to appoint a new Senior Vice‑Principal & Deputy Vice‑Chancellor – 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 the 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 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 a myriad of internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style will be essential. WittKieffer is working with the University of Glasgow on the appointment of the Senior Vice‑Principal & Deputy Vice‑Chancellor – Academic. You will be directed to the WittKieffer website to complete your application. Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to Jamie Cumming‑Wesley or Natalie Derry at WittKieffer. Completed applications should be submitted electronically to gdrummond@wittkieffer.com. Closing date – 5th January. Seniority level Executive Employment type Full‑time Job function Education and Training Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr