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President and Provost , University College London (UCL)

President and Provost

UCL

Salary commensurate with the level of the role

Founded in 1826, UCL is London’s Global University. An outward-looking and multi-disciplinary institution with an annual budget of £750 million, UCL is one of the world’s leading universities, with a first-class record of research and educational excellence, innovation and enterprise.

UCL now seeks to appoint a new President and Provost to build on the institution’s success under the leadership of Professor Malcolm Grant, who retires from UCL in September 2013. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to continue the development of this world-class institution, building on its strengths and promoting international excellence during a period of unprecedented change for the higher education sector.

The Role:

• To provide strategic and operational leadership to develop UCL’s vision, culture and academic direction; ensuring the highest standards of research, education and enterprise, and an exceptional student experience.
• To enhance the outward facing profile of UCL, on the global stage, through developing and building innovative, productive and sustainable relationships which enhance the work of UCL, its staff and its students.
• To ensure the future sustainability of UCL through sound financial management and an entrepreneurial approach to income generation.

The Candidate:

• An outstanding leader with the talent and capability to empower, develop and motivate staff and students. A strong record of achievement combined with the requisite experience to operate credibly as the leader of a world-class University will also be essential.
• A robust intellect with first rate communication skills; able to act as an exceptional ambassador for UCL with a proven ability to engage effectively across a range of stakeholders at the most senior levels.
• Entrepreneurial and commercially astute with a firm grasp of financial management, sound judgement and high levels of probity.

For further information on this post, including details of how to apply, please visit http://www.odgersberndtson.co.uk/gb/executive-opportunities/opportunity-details/38511?utm_source=Economist&utm_medium=Listing&utm_campaign=38511&utm_term=Education&utm_content=Board_level_and_Other_Executive

Closing date: Friday 14th September at 5pm