Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Affairs)

The opportunity We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our Academic Leadership Group as Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Affairs) at an important moment in the University's evolution as a globally connected creative institution. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Affairs) will play a central role in shaping and delivering UAL’s international strategy and strengthening the University’s global engagement.

Working closely with the Executive Dean for Global Affairs, the Vice-Chancellor and senior colleagues across the University, the postholder will lead the development of purposeful international partnerships, expand opportunities for global collaboration and position UAL as a leading voice in international creative education. This role will guide the development of new models of global engagement including transnational education partnerships, international mobility opportunities and strategic alliances with universities, cultural organisations, governments and industry partners. The postholder will also support the diversification of international student recruitment and develop new international income streams through collaborative programmes and global initiatives.

If you are energised by the opportunity to shape the next chapter of UAL’s global engagement – strengthening our partnerships, extending our reach and ensuring that our international strategy reflects the values and ambitions of our diverse community – we would love to hear from you. The Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Affairs will act as an ambassador for the University internationally, representing UAL with governments, sector bodies and international networks.

Working across Colleges and central teams, the role will ensure that global perspectives are embedded across education, research and knowledge exchange and that UAL’s international strategy reflects the values and ambitions of its diverse global community.

Your profile You will be an accomplished academic leader with a strong track record of delivering international strategy, developing global partnerships and advancing institutional impact within Higher Education or a similarly complex global environment. You will bring extensive knowledge of the international Higher Education landscape including transnational education models, global student mobility and international engagement frameworks. You will have demonstrated success in establishing and managing high level international partnerships and developing initiatives that generate sustainable income while strengthening institutional reputation.

You will be a confident and credible ambassador able to represent the University with governments, universities, cultural organisations and international agencies. Your leadership style will be collaborative and inclusive, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse academic and professional communities. Strategic, thoughtful and outward looking, you will combine intellectual curiosity with practical delivery. Above all, you will share UAL’s commitment to creativity, global collaboration and the role of education in addressing shared global challenges.

We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page. Candidates are advised to submit applications early.