Our ambition is to be sustainable, academically excellent and recognised as one of the leading universities in the world. Our success is driven by our people, and as we continue to evolve in an increasingly complex higher education landscape, the Chief People Officer will be central to shaping a culture in which colleagues can thrive and perform at their best.

To build on this strong foundation, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Chief People Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and as a member of the University Strategic Leadership Team, the CPO will play a crucial leadership role at a time of significant change for Lancaster and the wider higher education landscape, with staff experience at the heart of the University’s priorities.

The CPO will provide strategic leadership across the full people, organisational development and transformation agenda. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor and senior leadership team, you will shape and deliver a progressive and forward-looking People and Culture Plan aligned to the University’s priorities, ensuring Lancaster has the capability, culture and workforce profile required for long-term success.

We are seeking a strategic and values-driven leader with experience operating at Executive or Board level in a complex organisation. You will bring a strong track record of leading large-scale organisational change, building high-performing teams, and delivering both strategic and operational excellence. You will be confident navigating employee relations and trade union engagement, and able to build trusted relationships and influence across a wide range of stakeholders. With excellent judgement, emotional intelligence and communication skills, you will be adept at operating in a collegial and intellectually dynamic environment.

While experience in higher education is advantageous, we welcome candidates from related sectors who can demonstrate delivery of organisation-wide transformation and cultural change.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognised university at a pivotal moment, shaping the environment in which its people can thrive and enabling Lancaster to deliver its long-term vision. 

For further information, including details of how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/96117

Closing date: Friday 26th June at 5.30pm 
Final interviews: Thursday 17th September

 Lancaster University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date: 26 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for leading academic administration and education services across the institution. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, the Academic Registrar will help shape an excellent student experience through high-quality, inclusive and effective services, systems and processes which take account of regulatory compliance obligations in English higher education.

The role provides leadership across key areas including student records and assessment, academic quality, timetabling, student conduct, regulatory compliance, student systems and data management. The postholder will also act as Deputy Director of the Student and Education Services Division and will be a core member of the SES leadership team.

We are looking for a collaborative and forward-thinking leader who can build strong relationships across a complex organisation and inspire teams through change.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the University’s strategic ambitions and to lead services that have a direct impact on students, staff and partners.

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience of successfully leading teams, services or major projects in a complex organisation
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• The ability to lead change and improve services through innovation, systems and data
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks
• A commitment to delivering excellent user-focused services

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Alison Mullan, Director of Students, Education and Academic Services on a.mullan@lancaster.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 01 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education), you will join Lancaster University’s executive team at a significant moment in the institution’s development, shaping the strategic direction of education across the University. Working closely with the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and colleagues across the institution, you will drive educational quality, performance and innovation, providing leadership across teaching and learning, student outcomes, TEF, curriculum development, digital and AI-enabled education, and the wider student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate provision. 

Lancaster is proud of its academic excellence, collegiate culture and global outlook. We are consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities and we are committed to delivering transformational education while responding confidently to the changing higher education landscape.

We are seeking an outstanding leader with professorial standing, significant senior experiences in empowering high performing team and a proven ability to deliver strategic educational change. You will bring a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, strong partnership-building skills, and a commitment to inclusive, research-informed and future-focused education within a complex institutional environment.

You will play a central role in shaping Lancaster’s future direction and educational progression. This role is offered on the senior salary framework for an initial four-year term, overlaying a substantive academic appointment.

Candidates are invited to explore the opportunity further before submitting an application by visiting our dedicated microsite https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/jobs/pro-vice-chancellor-education/

Applications should comprise:

• A short professional curriculum vitae
• A supporting statement/covering letter (maximum two A4 pages, Arial 11pt, normal margins)

Your supporting statement/covering letter should provide clear, evidence-based examples demonstrating how you meet the specifics outlined in the person specification.

Join Lancaster University and help shape an educational experience that is progressive, inclusive and internationally recognised for excellence.

Closing Date: 10 Jun 2026

Department: Professional/Senior Management