At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic university through transformative change and strategic vision.
- Company: City St George's, a pioneering institution in business and professions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to shape future leaders.
- Other info: Join a diverse community dedicated to innovation and excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education and community engagement at a pivotal time.
- Qualifications: Strong academic vision and management expertise required.
The predicted salary is between 99000 - 121000 £ per year.
Job Identification100627Locations London, United Kingdom(Hybrid)Job Category Academic Staff Contract Type Permanent Salary Competitive salary and benefit commensurate with experience Is the role eligible for sponsorship?
Yes Job Pack FTE ( 1)1Posting Date13/10/2026, 13:00Apply Before10/11/2026, 01:59City St George's is the University of business, practice, and the professions.
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Formed in 2024 through the merger of City, University of London, and St George's, University of London, we educate more than 27,000 students from over 170 countries across our three campuses in Clerkenwell, Moorgate, and Tooting.
Our breadth is distinctive, spanning health, business, law, creativity, communications, and science and technology.
We bring together world-leading expertise across disciplines from clinical practice and public health to finance, law, and the creative industries.
This breadth creates distinctive opportunities for education, research, and practice, including through our interdisciplinary strengths in health and our deep connections to business, the professions, the NHS, and other partners.
As Professor Sir Anthony Finklestein's outstanding six-year term as President comes to an end, we are seeking a new President to lead City St George's at a pivotal moment in our history and in an increasingly challenging higher education environment.
With a foundation of financial stability and the scale and opportunity created by our merger, our next President will shape the future of a university with a clear and distinctive purpose and cement our position as the University of business, practice, and the professions.
Our Vision & Strategy 2035 sets our direction to deliver outstanding education, undertake research at the frontier of practice, and deepen our engagement with the communities we serve.
The President will lead its delivery.
To deliver this ambitious agenda, we are seeking a President who combines profound academic vision with the strategic acumen and management expertise to lead a complex, multi-school institution.
They will possess the credibility to bring our academic community together through significant change, working in partnership with staff, students, and Council to set clear priorities and build a culture of shared accountability and high performance.
They will also be a compelling external advocate for City St George's, strengthening our relationships and championing our distinctive identity in London, nationally, and internationally. xohmjla
Above all, they will share our sense of purpose and the values that define us: We care, We learn, We act.
A search exercise is being undertaken by Perrett Laver, who will support the Appointment Panel to identify the widest possible field of qualified candidates and assist the Panel in its assessment.
To request a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Thomas Cameron at apply, please visit the Perrett Laver application portal quoting reference number 8634.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm GMT on Monday 9th November 2026
President in Vauxhall employer: City, University of London
City St George's, University of London is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and development of its staff within a vibrant academic community. Located in Tooting, London, the university offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, making it an ideal place for passionate educators to thrive and make a meaningful impact in primary care education.
Contact Details:
City, University of London Recruitment Team
