University Leadership Team
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 Vice-Chancellor, Deputy 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 Jackie Dunne
Vice Chancellor
Professor Peter Childs
Deputy Vice Chancellor
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Andrea Bolshaw
University Secretary & Registrar
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Tony Sharma,
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
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 Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Chief Financial Officer and University Secretary & Registrar.
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
Neil Porter
Faculty of Education Manager
Sarah Downie
Human Resources PA/Administrator