Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Global & Regional Engagement
The University of Nottingham has an exceptional global and local platform. This draws on our roots in the city of Nottingham and East Midlands and our pioneering global identity, with campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China.
We seek a leader to join our University Executive Board in the newly created role of Pro Vice-Chancellor, Global and Regional Engagement. Reporting to the President and Vice-Chancellor, this position unites two critical external portfolios for the first time. This high-profile role will oversee the university’s ambitions in relation to our global engagement, regional impact and civic mission.
You will provide inspirational leadership to strengthen our role as an anchor institution within our region. You will deepen partnerships with regional, cultural, health, business and community stakeholders, and advance our global reputation, partnerships and international footprint. You will own both the university's global and regional strategies, acting as a senior ambassador with government, cultural and industry bodies and international agencies. You will ensure the university's three campuses operate with additive and synergistic value as a single global institution.
With effective interpersonal and ambassadorial skills, you will develop relationships at ministerial, governmental, diplomatic and sector leadership levels. You will have a track record of senior leadership in roles requiring significant external representation, relationship-building and institutional diplomacy, whether in higher education, government, the diplomatic service or other complex organisations.
You will also possess a proven ability to identify, secure and grow strategic partnerships that enhance reputation, research collaboration and commercial value. You will lead with cultural intelligence and an inclusive approach, and communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact across a wide range of senior stakeholders.
The University of Nottingham is a world-class, research-intensive institution and member of the Russell Group, ranked in the UK's Top 20 and the world's Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026). With campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China, a community of more than 47,000 students and over 340,000 graduates across 195 countries, Nottingham is a genuinely global university. Ranked 7th in the UK for research power and 1st for graduates entering highly skilled employment, we combine academic excellence with a deep commitment to social impact, sustainability and the communities we serve.
Why choose us?
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading international university at a pivotal moment. You will join a forward-looking, values-driven institution with the scale, ambition and reach to make a meaningful difference regionally and globally. We offer the platform, partnerships and support to enable transformational leadership, alongside a collaborative and inclusive culture where innovation, integrity and impact are genuinely valued.
We offer a range of benefits to support you professionally and personally as valued member of our community. Visit our benefits website to find out more.
For details of the appointment, including further information about the job description, person specification and how to apply, please visit Perrett Laver website quoting reference 8420.
For informal inquiries please contact Eljoh Balajadia at Eljoh.Balajadia@perrettlaver.com
The closing date for applications is 09:00 am BST on Wednesday 3rd of June 2026.
Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion website.
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