Driven by a profound commitment to widening access, real-world learning, and positive societal impact, the University of South Wales is seeking our next Vice‑Chancellor who will champion our core values of Professional, Responsive, Creative, Inspiring, and Collaborative. Originating more than 180 years ago, the University of South Wales is a dynamic and inclusive institution that is proud of its heritage, deeply connected to the region, and ambitious for the future.This is a pivotal moment in the University’s journey. The University of South Wales Group, comprising of the University of South Wales, Merthyr Tydfil College and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, plays a vital civic, economic, and cultural role across Wales and beyond. During a period of challenge for the Higher Education sector more broadly, we are embarking on an ambitious period of renewal - redefining our academic delivery and student offer, strengthening our research culture, and shaping a university fit for a new era of higher education.Our next Vice-Chancellor will be a bold and imaginative leader, with the capacity to inspire and support our community of 23,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff based across our three campuses in Cardiff, Newport, and Pontypridd and internationally. Reporting to the Chair of the Board of Governors, the Vice-Chancellor will build on strong foundations working collaboratively across the University to drive innovation and articulate a compelling case for our mission, values and contribution. At the same time, you will ensure strong institutional performance maintaining financial sustainability, enhancing organisational effectiveness, and nurturing a culture of openness, respect, and shared ambition. Bringing significant senior leadership experience and a deep understanding of higher education, you will champion our legacy and confidently take us into the next chapter whilst remaining firmly rooted in our mission to transform lives and our world for the better.This is a role that demands presence, agility, and authenticity. The Vice-Chancellor will be a powerful advocate for the University championing its role in Welsh civic life, influencing national debate, and ensuring that USW remains visible, relevant, and values-led. You will also be a collaborative internal leader, empowering colleagues, investing in the leadership pipeline, and enabling all parts of the University community to thrive.USW is a university with heart, purpose, and reach. It is a place where people work together to solve real problems, remove barriers to opportunity, and shape a more inclusive future. If you share that ethos and can match our ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.Our commitment to supporting talented people from all backgrounds has been recognised by Athena SWAN, Stonewall Diversity Champion, and Disability Confident.Here at the University of South Wales we are challenging ourselves to think and act differently. As such, we are enhancing and developing our equality, diversity and inclusion learning opportunities across the institution. Ensuring our commitment to employing a diverse workforce is reflective of our growing diverse student population. Moving us from words to actions in our commitment to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all. Colleagues are welcomed to be their authentic selves and every person is treated with dignity and respect. To enable our student population to see themselves within our workforce we actively encourage applicants from under-represented groups and differing socio-economic backgrounds.As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee that all disabled candidates who meet all the key criteria for the job vacancy they are applying for are offered an interview.For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit https://PLusPortal.PerrettLaver.com quoting reference 7937.For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia via email on Eljoh.Balajadia@perrettlaver.com or +44 (0) 203928 7375The closing date for applications is 23:59 (BST) on Sunday 20th July 2025.Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. 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