University Leadership Team
The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Accountable Officer, appointed by the University Council, and is responsible for the organisation, direction and management of the University.
The University Leadership team consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary & Registrar, Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Society & Professional Studies, Executive Dean of Faculty of Education, Director of Human Resources, and Director of Communications and Marketing.
Professor Jackie Dunne
Vice Chancellor
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Professor Peter Childs
Deputy Vice Chancellor
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Professor Richard Medcalf
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)
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Andrea Bolshaw
University Secretary & Registrar
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Tony Sharma,
Chief Financial Officer
Tricia Sterling
Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education
Dr Mohammed Jakhara
Executive Dean,
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies
Giosi Birkett
Director of Human Resources
Alison John
Director of Communications and Marketing
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
The staff within the Vice-Chancellor’s office provide support to the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Chief Financial Officer and University Secretary & Registrar.
Natalie Sumner-Cole
Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office
Pam Williams
Senior Executive Assistant
Sarah Wattison
Senior Executive Assistant
Sharon Boyce
Senior Executive Assistant
Vacant Post
Policy and Governance Co-ordinator
Additional Contacts
Neil Porter
Faculty of Education Office Manager
Nicola Chater
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies Office Manager
Sarah Downie
HR Adviser