Vice-chancellor

Faculty/Department
- Vice-Chancellor's Office
- Salary Scale
- Competitive Salary
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Full-time / Part-time
- Full-Time
- Weekly Hours
- 36.5
- Employment Visa
- Sponsorable
- Posted Date
- 12/07/2023
- Closing Date
- 14/08/2023
- Ref No
- 5140

Combining 150 years of history, an outstandingly beautiful location, state-of-the-art facilities and Wales’ best student satisfaction and teaching excellence (source: NSS - Welsh Universities 2023), Aberystwyth University is truly unique. Home to over 2,000 staff and 6,500 students, the University’s mission is to deliver inspirational education and research in a supportive, creative and exceptional environment in Wales. Whilst the University takes great pride in contributing to and supporting the local community and regional economy, it is international in ambition, impact and outlook.

As a research-led institution, Aberystwyth University has a long and distinguished record of undertaking cutting edge research across a range of disciplines. As a testament to this, 98% of all its research activity was judged to be of an internationally recognised standard or higher under REF2021 and it has recently opened a new AberInnovation campus**.** The University has also enjoyed much success in recent years becoming the _Good University Guide’s _‘Top University in Wales for Teaching Excellence and Student Satisfaction 2023’ and rising to a ‘Top 40’ UK institution, and no. 2 in Wales according to the _Complete University Guide 2024_. It is also well known for its exceptional student experience and satisfaction, and was 2nd in the UK for student experience according to the _Good University Guide 2023 _and no.1 in the UK for student life under the _What Uni? 2023 Student Choice Awards_.

The individual will be a strong stakeholder manager and communicator, capable of building and nurturing trusted and collaborative relationships internally and externally. They will be values-driven and identify with the University’s culture and commitment to create an inclusive environment for all.