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Pro Vice-Chancellor (Further Education)
Vacancy Ref 51586 Location Please see Job Description Salary Competitive Salary Closing Date Wednesday, August 6, 2025 The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828 and is honoured to have His Majesty King Charles III as Royal Patron. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere. Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience: • 1st in Wales and 2nd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2025) Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education. - THE ROLE – UWTSD is distinctive in the UK higher education landscape. As a multi-campus, bilingual university with a strong presence across Wales as well as in London and Birmingham and a growing international footprint, we embrace innovation while pursuing our mission to widen participation and transform lives. We are committed to opening doors to higher education for learners from all backgrounds and to supporting their success through an inclusive, community-focused approach. The UWTSD group, which includes Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion as constituent colleges, occupies a leading position within the tertiary education sector, working closely with schools, colleges, and employers to deliver flexible and responsive pathways that meet the needs of learners and industry, in Wales, the UK and overseas. This newly created role, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Further Education, will lead UWTSD’s contribution to the Welsh Government’s vision for a joined-up tertiary education system that is focused on learners, equity, and seamless pathways across Further and Higher Education. Working within UWTSD’s group structure, the postholder will develop and implement an integrated strategy that enhances learner progression, regional economic impact, and inclusive access to lifelong learning across the FE and HE spectrum. Please refer to the job description for details on the essential criteria required for this role. - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - - Annual leave entitlement is 35 days’, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days pro rata - For information on our staff benefits, please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/jobs - This role may be eligible for sponsorship subject to Home Office salary threshold requirements https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job Closing date: 6 August 2025, 11:59pm. Function Academic Status Flexible Type Fixed Term Contract Hours Flexible
