The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive, appointed by the University Council, and is responsible for the organisation, direction and management of the University.

The University Leadership team consists of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary & Registrar, Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Society & Professional Studies, Executive Dean of Faculty of Education, and Director of Human Resources.

 

Professor Peter Childs 
Acting Vice Chancellor
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Andrea Bolshaw
University Secretary & Registrar
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Tony Sharma,
Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Dr Lorraine Thomas
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
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Dr Mohammed Jakhara
Executive Dean,
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies

 

 

Giosi Birkett
Director of Human Resources

 

 

 

Vice-Chancellor’s Office

The staff within the Vice-Chancellor’s office provide support to the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer and University Secretary & Registrar.

Pat Child
Senior Executive Assistant

 

 

 

Fiona Hickman
Senior Executive Assistant

 

 

 

Pam Williams
Senior Executive Assistant

 

 

 

Sarah Wattison
Senior Executive Assistant

 

 

 

Linda Barton
Senior Executive Assistant

 

 

 

Marnie Davis Wood
Policy and Governance Support Co-Ordinator

 

 

 

Additional Contacts

Janis Hodgkins
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies Manager

 

 

 

Neil Porter
Faculty of Education Manager

 

 

 

Sarah Downie
Human Resources PA/Administrator