University Leadership Team

The Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive and Accountable Officer, appointed by the University Council, and is responsible for the organisation, direction and management of the University.

University Leadership team

The University Leadership team consists of the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Chief Financial Officer, University Secretary, Executive Dean of Faculty of Arts, Society & Professional Studies, Executive Dean of Faculty of Education, and the Director of Human Resources.

Professor Jackie Dunne

Vice Chancellor

Professor Peter Childs

Deputy Vice Chancellor

Professor Richard Medcalf

Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students)

Yvonne Salter Wright

University Secretary

Tony Sharma

Chief Financial Officer

Joanne Hill

Interim Executive Dean, Faculty of Education

Dr Mohammed Jakhara

Executive Dean,
Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies

Giosi Birkett

Director of Human Resources

Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Office

The staff within the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 office provide support to the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Students), Chief Financial Officer and University Secretary.

Natalie Sumner-Cole

Head of the Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Office

Pam Williams

Senior Executive Assistant

Sharon Boyce

Senior Executive Assistant

Harry Croxford

Assistant Clerk to the University Council

Additional contacts

Neil Porter

Faculty of Education Office Manager

Nicola Chater

Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies Office Manager

Sarah Downie

HR Adviser