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