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Directors of Professional Services

Our directors of professional services lead departments with responsibility for major functions and services, and work in partnership with academic colleagues to support the university strategy.

  • Academic Services
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Academic Services

Christopher Wellings

As Academic Registrar, Christopher leads on the delivery and continuous improvement of the university’s academic administrative services. Christopher leads Academic Services, which comprises divisions responsible for admissions, student systems and data, student records and fees, visa compliance, exams and ceremonies, quality and standards, timetabling and Doctoral College administration. The Academic Registrar’s portfolio also includes the Evaluation and Policy Department which leads on the university’s engagement with external policy as well as providing insight and strategic support for TEF, NSS and student surveys. Christopher also works closely with Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Ruth Whittaker to support her strategy for the enhancement of education and the student experience. 

Contact: c.wellings3@brighton.ac.uk

Christopher Wellings

Estate and Facilities Management

Matt Kitson

Estate and Facilities Management, led by Matt, is responsible for the physical environment in which staff and students work, live and learn. Matt's team works to provide excellent facilities for the university community as a whole, and to contribute to ensuring an enriching student experience through fit for purpose, high-quality buildings and support services.

Contact: m.kitson@brighton.ac.uk

Matt Kitson

Finance

Mike Bewlock

As Director of Finance, Mike supports the university in planning, managing and maximising the value and use of its financial resources in order to achieve its objectives in a sustainable, controlled and accountable way. The five divisions of the department provide the following financial support services for the university: incomes and payments; payroll and pensions; procurement services; accounting information services; and financial planning.

Contact: m.c.bewlock@brighton.ac.uk

Mike Bewlock

Human Resources and Development

Jo Hird

As Head of Human Resources, Jo Hird is responsible for the delivery of the operational Human Resources agenda and the day to day management of the operational aspects of the department. She leads three main areas: Employee Relations, Leadership and Management Development and HR Operations.

Contact: j.hird@brighton.ac.uk

Jo Hird

Information Services

Quentin North

Quentin leads Information Services, the department which provides facilities and resources to support learning, teaching, research and administration. This includes the university’s IT network, its four libraries, the student digital learning environment, open access computers, digital information resources, media centres, print and binding services as well as support, advice and training on the use of information and equipment.

Contact: q.j.north@brighton.ac.uk

Quentin North

Internal Audit

Barry Frankham

Barry’s department is responsible for carrying out independent appraisals of all the institution’s activities, both financial and otherwise. It provides an independent assurance of the university’s internal control framework to the Governing Body and the Vice-Chancellor.

The team also have an active role in risk management, fraud and irregularity investigations, value for money and advice and guidance on systems and processes throughout the Institution.

Contact: b.l.frankham@brighton.ac.uk

Barry Frankham

Marketing and Communications

Elizabeth Sanz

As Director of Marketing and Communications, Elizabeth is responsible for the development and implementation of a range of marketing, communications and brand strategies. The department comprises a number of specialist teams working across all forms of marketing (in areas including student recruitment, research, and enterprise), internal communications, design, brand management, user experience design, market research, digital communications, social media, film and photography, news media, PR and public affairs. Marketing and Communications also provides organisational support for corporate events, conferences and award ceremonies.

Contact: elizabeth.sanz@brighton.ac.uk

Elizabeth Sanz

Occupational Safety and Health Services

Alan Cowen

Alan’s department is responsible for the university’s overarching health and safety strategy. The team prepares and issues safety policies and codes of practice, it audits safety, undertakes accident investigation and reporting, and promotes best working practices in order to reduce ill health across the university. The team liaises with external organisations on matters of health and safety, provides and maintains fire-fighting equipment, responds to incidents and provides safety training courses.

Contact: a.cowen@brighton.ac.uk

Alan Cowen

Research, Enterprise, and Social Partnerships

Overview

RESP supports academics to maximise the income and impact of their research, consultancy and enterprise activities. It includes Knowledge Exchange Managers, the Enterprise Team, the IP and Contracts team, the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) Centre, Research Services, the Green Growth Platform, Community University Partnership Programme (CUPP), the Sussex Learning Network and Community 21.


  • Dr Shona Campbell
    Associate Director, Enterprise Services
  • Ingrid Pugh
    Associate Director, Research Services
  • Ronit Rose
    Associate Director ,Governance, IP and Contracts

Dr Shona Campbell

As Associate Director, Enterprise Services, Shona shares responsibility for managing the Department of Research, Enterprise and Social Partnerships. She manages the Enterprise Team who develop opportunities to generate income and impact from applying academic expertise with non-HEI partners, and commercialising academic expertise. She also has cross-departmental responsibility for external marketing and the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF).

Contact: s.e.campbell@brighton.ac.uk

Dr Shona Campbell

Ingrid Pugh

As Associate Director, Research Services, Ingrid shares responsibility for managing the Department of Research, Enterprise and Social Partnerships. She manages the research pre-award team who support the development of research bids. The team also support researcher development including the R and E workshop programme, the development and delivery of the Concordat Implementation Plan and internal research initiatives. She is the university’s REF Manager.

Contact: i.pugh@brighton.ac.uk

Ingrid Pugh

Ronit Rose

As Associate Director, Contracts and R and E Governance, Ronit shares responsibility for managing the Department of Research, Enterprise and Social Partnerships. She manages the Contracts, IP and R and E Governance team who ensures that research and enterprise projects are managed ethically and responsibly, provides legal services on  broad contractual and IP related matters, protects innovation and safeguards against financial risks and reputational damage.

Contact: r.rose@brighton.ac.uk

Ronit Rose

Student Operations and Support

Sarah Lambert

As Director of Student Operations and Support, Sarah has responsibility for wellbeing services (which includes counselling, student support and guidance tutors (SSGTs), childcare services, pastoral support for students in university residential accommodation and the chaplaincy service), disability support, service centre and the student advice service, the careers service, accommodation services, sport and recreation and off-campus liaison. Student Operations and Support aims to provide a coordinated end-to-end student experience, particularly in regard to employability, campus life and student personal development. She manages relationships with key stakeholders including the Students’ Union and the local NHS.

Contact: s.j.lambert@brighton.ac.uk

Sarah Lambert
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