The University Executive Board assists the Vice-Chancellor in overseeing the strategic direction of the university and delivering its vision. The board ensures that there is effective leadership, management and co-ordination of all the major academic and support activities. The board monitors and interprets external events and policy directions to understand any likely impact on the university.
The University Executive Board is responsible for developing the detailed strategic plans to deliver to university's strategy. The board provides the Board of Governors and its committees with executive reports, draft budgets and accounts, key performance indicators, benchmarking information, capital investment plans and reports on risk management.
The Leadership Forum comprises four groups with devolved and defined decision-making powers and accountable to the University Executive Board: Academic Leadership Group, Operations Leadership Group, Estates Leadership Group, Investment and Cost Management Group.
The Vice-Chancellor and the University Executive Board take key executive decisions to ensure that the institution operates efficiently and effectively.
Vice-Chancellor
Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Knowledge Exchange)
Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education and Students)
Chief People Officer
Interim Chief Finance Officer
University Secretary and Director of Governance and Legal Services
Chief Operating Officer
TEF Silver awarded for the quality of our teaching and student outcomes
We are in the top 4.3% of institutions globally, Center for World University Rankings 2025
Race Equality Charter Silver awarded for our pledge to advance representation, progression and success for minority ethnic staff and students
We are ranked 14th in Stonewall's top 100 employers for commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students
We were awarded Athena Swan Silver for advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all
We are a Disability Confident employer, committed to ensuring opportunity for progression for all
Signed to the Disabled Student Commitment, an initiative to improve support for disabled students
EcoCampus Platinum accredited for our environmental sustainability, compliance and processes