Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
Aston University
Aston University is seeking an outstanding Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive to provide ambitious leadership through the University’s next phase of delivery, growth and global impact.
With a proud heritage as the UK’s first College of Advanced Technology in 1956, Aston became a distinctive, values-led university in 1966. Asto has a powerful mission: to transform lives through education, research and innovation that delivers real-world impact. Renowned for employability, applied learning, business engagement and social mobility, Aston today stands on a strong platform following a period of significant progress and transformation.
The University is organised across three Colleges: Business and Social Sciences, home to our Triple-Accredited Business School; Engineering and Physical Sciences; and Health and Life Sciences, including our growing Medical School. These are complemented by the growing Aston Online and Aston Professional offers, all with a strong focus on applied, industry-relevant education and research. Aston’s academic model is deliberately practical, outward-facing and aligned to the needs of students, employers and society.
Aston is also extending its reach through a developing network of global academic hubs, including Aston University London, and internationally in locations such as ...