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Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic (Internal candidates only)

Bath Spa University

Job Location:

Bath - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please note this is an internal only vacancy. Applicants should use their BSU email address to apply.

We are inviting applications for the role of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) a key position within the Universitys senior leadership team at an important point in our strategic development.

Working closely with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor the role provides institutional leadership across our academic Schools portfolio and direct delivery sites shaping a coherent future-facing offer across multiple locations and modes. This includes oversight of undergraduate postgraduate and short course provision and supporting the continued development of flexible lifelong learning pathways.

About the Role

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) will play a central role in delivering the academic aspects of our One University ambition ensuring consistency of academic quality and standards across all locations of delivery while enabling innovation and responsiveness within Schools direct delivery and partnership provision. Acting as a key conduit between Schools and the University Executive Board (UEB) the role translates strategic intent into delivery and ensures that academic insight informs institutional direction.

The portfolio is broad and will evolve in line with strategic priorities spanning academic development performance and cross-university initiatives. The role contributes to Academic Board Education Committee the Digital Oversight Group and the University Leadership Group and includes wider institutional responsibilities.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) deputises for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor as required and contributes to governance academic assurance and strategic leadership through senior-level engagement.

This role is primarily based in Bath although hybrid working is available.

About You

We are looking for a senior academic leader with experience of working across disciplines teams and delivery models and with the academic credibility to influence at a senior level. Experience of multi-site provision partnerships portfolio development and delivery will be important alongside the ability to lead both strategically and through implementation.

This role may suit colleagues who are already operating at a senior level within the University with experience of leading across Schools functions or institutional initiatives. It will particularly appeal to those with a strong interest in shaping a future-focused academic portfolio and driving delivery across a complex multi-site environment.

To apply for this post please click apply to submit a statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the role along with an up-to-date CV.

If you would like to discuss the role informally with Professor Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou Deputy Vice Chancellor please email .

Additional Information

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU including

Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teachers Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life post-retirement
Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: friendly policies including hybrid working flexible work environment on-site nursery and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments wellbeing support and advice and access to counselling
Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
Wide range of discounts and financial benefits accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits have a look at our rewards page: reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

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