Vice-Provost

Anderson Quigley is delighted to continue partnering with GBS, part of GEDU Global Education on the appointment of a Deputy / Vice Provost, a new role to bolster their academic leadership. This is a fully on-site role based at their London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds campuses (with travel between). On offer is an excellent package of c.£120k plus annual bonuses.

Who is GBS?

With over 25,000 students, GBS is a leading educational institution offering diverse, industry-focused education across nine campuses in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds. GBS provides vocational, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses in finance, accounting, business, tourism, healthcare, and more. Their mission is to enhance students’ career prospects through strong employer connections and personalised guidance.

GBS is driven by a vision to transform communities and expand access to education. They champion inclusivity and strive to provide opportunities for underrepresented groups, breaking down barriers and empowering non-traditional students with high-quality education. GBS promotes learning as a key driver of socioeconomic progress, maintaining a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Overview:

The Vice Provost is a dynamic academic leadership role, crucial to supporting the Provost and advancing GBS’s institutional objectives. This position oversees several Deans with responsibilities in Employability, Education, and Retention. You will provide academic leadership and ensure plans align with the needs of a rapidly growing organisation. This role is ideal for a talented academic leader who is passionate about working in a widening access environment.

Essential Criteria:

The ideal candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent) and a history of driving positive cultural and operational changes, successfully uniting an institution under a cohesive strategic vision. Leadership experience at a minimum of Dean level in higher education learning, teaching, and student experience enhancement is crucial.

You must have a track record of building high-performing, diverse teams and utilising KPIs to drive strategic improvements and achieve targets in competitive environments. You must be committed to high-quality education in a widening access environment, demonstrate resilience in decision-making, have the skills to develop others as leaders, and be able to engage with operational details.

Next Steps:

Please get in touch Aino Betts or Akhil Yerneni for a private conversation to discuss further.