Principal and Chief Executive

Principal and Chief Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to lead the development of Leeds Trinity during a period of unprecedented change for the higher education sector.

With its outstanding record in student satisfaction and graduate employment, a state of the art campus and a sound financial base, Leeds Trinity has developed as an inclusive and dynamic community in the Catholic tradition. Our new Principal and Chief Executive will build on these strengths and develop Leeds Trinity as an excellent provider of student-centred higher education, where students from all backgrounds are able to flourish.

The Role:

• To provide strategic and operational leadership to develop the Institution's distinctive vision, culture and academic direction, deliver the highest standards of education and research; ensure an exceptional student experience and enable the achievement of full University status at an appropriate time.
• To enhance the outward facing profile of the Institution through developing and building innovative, strong and productive relationships which enhance the work of the University College, its staff and its students.
• To ensure the future sustainability of the Institution through sound executive and financial management and an entrepreneurial approach to learning and to income generation.

The Candidate:

• Significant strategic leadership and management experience, gained in higher education or a similar environment.
• Possessing requisite experience to hold credibility within an academic environment, combined with an ability to build the profile of Leeds Trinity regionally, nationally and internationally.
• A practising Catholic with the commitment to develop Leeds Trinity in the Catholic tradition within the context of a changing and diverse University College community.

Attractive six-figure salary plus discretionary performance related bonus.

This post is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

For further information on this role, including details of how to apply, please visit our website by clicking 'Apply Online' below.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 25th May at 5pm.

Leeds Trinity University College has an Equality and Diversity Policy.

We welcome applications from all parts of the community.