University of Hertfordshire

With heritage in Britain’s pioneering aeronautical industry, the University of Hertfordshire has been an innovative force in education since the early 1950s. Today, we are a thriving community of more than 30,000 students and 3,000 staff, based across two vibrant and inclusive campuses. We offer 550 degree options and have a turnover of £340million. Our strong relationships with industry and award-winning careers services complement high-quality teaching to ensure Herts’ students gain the knowledge and skills they need to match their ambition and succeed. Our academics are experts in their fields, powered by curiosity and driven to deliver research that’s making a meaningful social and environmental impact in the UK and beyond our shores.

We are now looking to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Marketing Communications), a new role will play a critical role in the University’s continued success. The post-holder will develop and lead on the delivery of the Hertfordshire’s global strategy, with a particular emphasis on student recruitment, Trans-National Education and providing global engagement opportunities for our students. They will also develop and lead the University’s domestic student recruitment and partnership strategy and oversee the development of the University’s brand and reputation, both nationally and internationally.

Strong candidates for this role will bring demonstrable success in leading effective internationalisation or international engagement strategies in a senior leadership role. They will ideally have experience of developing successful international recruitment schemes as well as innovative partnership and related initiatives. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills are essential in order to build successful working relationships across the University as well as with external organisations. We are strongly committed to our values and placing students at the centre of all we do and will be looking for an individual who can embrace this in the way that they work and represent the University.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Hertfordshire on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference IAUHF. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 23^rd May 2023.