Provost

About The Post

Are you passionate about higher education and providing opportunities for anyone to enhance their knowledge, skills and research? Do you have a strategic vision and the ability to lead transformative initiatives? The University of Suffolk is seeking a dynamic and innovative Provost to join our Executive team.

The Provost will be responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of the educational and academic functions of the University. This role involves overseeing academic standards, curriculum development, quality assurance, pedagogy, teaching and learning, and enhancing of the students’ academic experience.

Additionally, the Provost will, through the provision of critical analysis and support, ensure that expert advice is given to the Vice-Chancellor and members of the Executive Committee on national and international higher education policy development and other trends likely to impact the sector and university. The Provost will ensure that the Vice-Chancellor is suitably briefed to work with a wide range of audiences.

The Provost will lead and co-ordinate a range of projects for pan-University initiatives and work closely with academic and commercial partners, ensuring a collaborative and strategic approach to all partnership activity aligned to the university strategy.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who is committed to excellence in learning, teaching, and research. You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of driving pedagogic change and enhancing the student experience. You will be innovative, collaborative, and able to engage effectively with students, staff, and stakeholders to implement changes that benefit student outcomes and experiences. Additionally, you will be an experienced and effective people and performance manager, capable of working seamlessly with colleagues across the university and with external partners. A strong commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity within the university community is essential.

At the University of Suffolk, we are committed to providing an exceptional education and student experience. As Provost, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our university and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days.
• Agile and flexible working, including family friendly policies.
• We offer a competitive pension scheme through USS.
• Staff discounts at a number of local amenities.
• Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports.
• We offer up to a 100% fee waiver for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Staff recognition annual awards.

For an informal discussion about the role with the senior team, please contact: Jo Parsons, Executive Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer at jo.parsons@uos.ac.uk

Please see the Job Application Guidance to support your application.

We are a values driven organisation, committed to ensuring we remain a beacon for aspiration and achievement, while providing a great environment to work and study. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and we encourage applications from under-represented groups.

We believe sustainability is fundamental to our culture and our business as usual working practice, and are commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), whilst actively addressing resource usage and climate and biodiversity degradation. We are seeking passionate individuals who share this commitment, aligning with our strategic initiatives and procedures to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future.