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De Montfort University (DMU) is a vibrant, ambitious institution committed to providing an outstanding education and transformative student experience. Located in the heart of Leicester, we are dedicated to empowering our diverse student community, ensuring that education is inclusive, future-focused, and deeply connected to the needs of society and industry. DMU is renowned for its innovative approach to teaching and learning, exemplified by initiatives such as the Decolonising DMU project and block learning. As we continue to shape the future of education, we are embarking on a new phase of pedagogical development, with digital learning at its core. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity drives everything we do, making DMU an exciting and inspiring place to work and study.

Faculty / Directorate

The Corporate Services Directorate plays a vital role in ensuring the university operates effectively, with strong leadership and governance structures that uphold our values and strategic ambitions. Within this framework, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) is a key leadership position, reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, and working alongside the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation to serve as joint deputies to enhance academic excellence, student success, and institutional reputation. This role provides strategic oversight of the education and student experience portfolio, leading transformational initiatives that enhance pedagogy, student engagement, and graduate outcomes.

Role

As Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience), you will provide strategic leadership for DMU’s education portfolio, overseeing the development of innovative teaching practices and ensuring an outstanding student experience. You will drive the delivery of our ‘Learning for Life’ vision, working closely with faculty deans and the Education Academy to create a research-informed, inclusive, and industry-relevant curriculum. Enhancing student success will be at the heart of your role, with a focus on retention, progression, and employability, as well as ensuring the university meets all regulatory standards and prepares for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). You will play a leading role in the Pedagogy of the Future project, driving digital learning innovation and shaping the next phase of DMU’s teaching excellence. As a key member of the executive leadership team, you will also represent the Vice-Chancellor as required and contribute to cross-campus strategic initiatives.

This role offers a competitive salary, reflecting your skills and experience.

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking an exceptional academic leader with significant experience at the senior leadership level, ideally as a Pro Vice-Chancellor or equivalent. You will have a strong track record of driving educational excellence, leading large-scale strategic initiatives, and improving student experience and outcomes. Your ability to inspire and influence a wide range of stakeholders—including students, staff, and external partners—will be critical to your success in this role. You will be passionate about innovation in teaching and learning, with a deep understanding of how digital education can enhance student experience and academic success. A commitment to inclusivity, equality, and student-centred education is essential, as is a strong understanding of higher education policy and regulatory requirements. As a collaborative and visionary leader, you will have the strategic insight, academic credibility, and professional integrity to shape the future of education and student experience at DMU.

To view the candidate recruitment pack, please view the ‘Job Description/Person Specification’ button.

For any informal enquiries or to arrange an information conversation, please initially email alice.parker@dmu.ac.uk.

To apply, please submit the following documentation to Alice Parker (Talent and Development Advisor) via email: alice.parker@dmu.ac.uk

Please submit the following:

• A CV setting out your career history including key responsibilities and achievements, and details of two referees
• A supporting statement explaining how you consider your skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the role details set out in the candidate pack
• Use ‘Application for DVC Education and Student Experience’ in the subject field of the correspondence.

Applications are welcomed up until midnight on Wednesday 19th March 2025.

Final interviews will take place in person on Monday 7th April 2025.