Goldsmiths, University of London is a world-leading centre of educational excellence where ground-breaking research meets innovative teaching and thinking. Proudly part of the University of London, our hallmark is creativity, which is embedded in our history and identity as an institution. Our research is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity, alongside which we offer a transformative experience to our diverse community of students. We are proudly embedded in our local community in South London while being avowedly global in our focus.  On the cusp of launching a new institutional strategy, based around our distinctive profile and ethos, this is an exciting time to be joining the university.  

We are seeking an exceptional individual to be our new deputy vice-chancellor (education and student experience). A key member of the university’s senior management team, reporting to the vice-chancellor, the postholder holds overall responsibility for education and student experience across Goldsmiths, ensuring that our portfolio of programmes, as well as our co and extra-curricular offer, equips our diverse student community for the modern world.  

An experienced higher education leader, you will display a deep-seated commitment to the mission and values of Goldsmiths’ as a university with a proud history of disruptive change, built on social action and cultural progress. With experience of academic leadership and leading change at a strategic level, you will have a developed awareness of emerging trends in higher education, and how they relate to the student experience, with the leadership qualities, knowledge and skills to lead transformational change within a complex, research-intensive environment. 

Your application should consist of a full curriculum vitae detailing professional qualifications and experience, accompanied by a cover letter describing briefly how you meet the candidate specification outlined in this document, why the appointment is of interest, and what you believe you would bring to the role. 

The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 16th February 2025. 

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