Executive governance and Executive Group
Our executive body, University Executive Board, supports and advises the Vice-Chancellor and President, and the Executive Group. It undertakes specific delegated responsibilities and decisions.
Executive bodies
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University Executive Board (UEB)
The University Executive Board is the principal executive board of the University.
Meeting dates and paper deadlines
View meeting dates and paper submission deadlines for all our governing bodies.
Executive Group
The Vice-Chancellor and President is the academic and administrative head of the University. Supported by the rest of the Executive Group, they manage the University in accordance with the constitution. Each member of the Executive Group has a specific remit.
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Vice-Chancellor and President
The Vice-Chancellor and President is the academic and administrative head of the University, and the principal officer designated as publicly accountable for the University's finances. Current post-holder: Professor Evelyn Welch (she/her)
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Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost is the chief academic officer at the University, responsible for leading academic strategy and delivering on the University's academic aims. Current post-holder: Professor Judith Squires (she/her)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education and Students
The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Education is responsible for creating a dynamic environment for inspiring, challenging, and research-rich teaching, curriculum and assessment at the University. Current post-holder: Professor Tansy Jessop (she/her)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement
The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Engagement leads on the strategy underpinning the University's development of global partnerships. Current post-holder: Professor Agnes Nairn (she/her)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise
The Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Enterprise is responsible for the continuing development of the University's research strategy. Current post-holder: Professor Phil Taylor (he/him)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences
The Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences has strategic responsibility for leading and managing the academic faculty. Current post-holder: Professor Esther Dermott (she/her)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
The Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences has strategic responsibility for leading and managing the academic faculty. Current post-holder: Professor Jeremy Tavaré (he/him)
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Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Science and Engineering
The Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean for the Faculty of Science and Engineering has strategic responsibility for leading and managing the academic faculty. Current post-holder: Professor Ian Bond (he/him)
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Chief Financial Officer
The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the University's budget and for the delivery of major capital expenditure programmes. Current post-holder: Peter Vermeulen (he/him)
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Chief Operating Officer, Registrar and University Secretary
The Chief Operating Officer, Registrar and University Secretary is responsible for Professional Services at the University. The University Secretary advises and supports the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Board. Current post-holder: Lucinda Parr (she/her)
Executive governance structure PDF
View our executive governance structure in PDF format: download the Executive governance structure (PDF, 65kB)
Organisational structure
View the management structure and hierarchies of our academic and Professional Services organisations.