Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the University’s Chief Executive and academic leader, responsible for delivering its mission to educate, advance knowledge, and serve society.
* Provide clear strategic leadership and drive delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan (2023–28), shaping future direction through collaboration with staff, students, governors, and external partners.
* Champion excellence in teaching, student experience, and research, ensuring continued improvement in outcomes, employability, and institutional performance.
* Demonstrate a strong track record of strategic delivery, financial stewardship, and organisational leadership, while engaging and inspiring diverse stakeholders.
Required Experience & Qualifications
* Significant executive-level leadership experience within a complex organisational setting, ideally in higher education or a similarly regulated environment.
* Strong track record of strategic delivery, financial stewardship, and organisational leadership.
* Ability to engage and inspire diverse stakeholders, with a deep understanding of the UK higher education landscape and a commitment to widening participation, student success, and societal impact.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Winchester is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly individuals from underrepresented groups.
Application Process
To apply, please email belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Friday 22 May 2026.
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