Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Norwich University of the Arts is a forward-looking specialist creative institution, punching well above its weight with ambitious plans and a strong record of accomplishment in securing funding for large-scale infrastructure development. The University is an evolving environment that provides exciting opportunities for personal and professional development for both our staff and students. As such our community is one that enjoys learning and working together with exceptional commitment.

In an exciting period of development, we are looking to appoint a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) who will lead on the delivery and development of our academic strategy, the expansion of our specialist character, and our global engagement as we pursue the internationalisation of the staff and student experience. Leading on Teaching and Learning and Research and Knowledge Exchange, the DVC will be responsible for our academic and related community and will represent the University’s interests at home and abroad. They will be closely involved on a day-to-day basis in strategic development and operational management, having a significant impact on all areas of the University.

Strong candidates will have an established record of success in senior strategic leadership in Higher Education, ideally in the creative disciplines that we offer. They will be experienced in developing and delivering significant projects that have proven success. Highly credible in international networks, we are looking for a confident and inspirational leader, with experience of delivering a significant and successful portfolio expansion in an internationalised context. The appointee will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will deputise in all areas for the Vice-Chancellor.

We are committed to being an inclusive community that offers equality of opportunity and enables our staff and students to flourish and succeed, regardless of their background or personal circumstances. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is embedded in everything that we do. We celebrate the diversity of our backgrounds, cultures and actions, promoting art, design and creativity as a catalyst of social change. As such, we are champions for creativity in all its forms; empowering our students to be valued and productive members of society, with ambitions to change the world.

Ideal candidates will have the vision, passion, creativity and determination to make a difference.

Closing Date: 01/12/2025 12:00 am

For more information about this role, including how to apply, please visit our retained advisers, Minerva: www.minervasearch.com/current-opportunities/norwichdvc/

If you would like an informal conversation about this post please contact Minerva: norwich@minervasearch.com 

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for the week commencing 26th January 2026.