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Our people are at the heart of our institution, and we are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where all colleagues can contribute, thrive and reach their full potential. We continue to advance these ambitions through our focus on service excellence and enhancing colleague experience.
We support our researchers in a positive and collaborative research culture. We deliver an award-winning researcher development programme for postgraduate students. Our 15 centres for doctoral training provide funding and collaboration opportunities.
The University’s diverse research community is highly recognised for the quality of its research and its global impact. Our researchers are renowned for collaborating with partners locally and internationally to build dynamic teams to advance knowledge across a broad range of disciplines.
Through our membership of The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities and our partnership with the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA), we have launched a new network of Clusters of Research Excellence to build research capacity in Africa and foster collaborations between our two continents.
As an institution, we embrace and support curiosity-driven, applied and challenge-led research.
Join our university community, where people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy.
Key Statistics for Professionals
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- 1st in Scotland
- for research outputs
- 5th in Russell Group
- for 4* research outputs
- Research grants and contracts
- £221.3m
- Funding body grants
- £182.7m
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Senior Vice-Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor – Academic
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom, Glasgow
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom, Glasgow
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 Glasgow's 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 be 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 myriad internal and external stakeholders. Integrity, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative leadership style will be essential. Enquiries can be made, in confidence, to Jamie Cumming-Wesley (jcumming-wesley@wittkieffer.com) at WittKieffer. Completed applications should be submitted electronically to Gordon Drummond (gdrummond@wittkieffer.com). Closing date – 27th Dec
Salary
Competitive
Posted
27 Nov 2025
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