Company: University of Buckingham Role: Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer The University of Buckingham is the UK''s first independent university and the only institution to be granted a Royal Charter outside the state-funded sector. As we mark our 50th anniversary, Buckingham is entering a pivotal new phase in its development. With c.3,700 students and a longstanding reputation for personalised education, academic freedom and innovation, the University holds a distinctive position within UK higher education. The University has invested significantly in its academic environment, digital capability and estate in recent years, including the growth of our pioneering Medical School and the expansion of new programmes in business, computing, security and intelligence. At the same time, the wider higher education landscape is undergoing profound change, and Buckingham faces the same structural pressures affecting the sector: rising costs, student recruitment challenges, and increasing regulatory demands. Against this backdrop, the University is seeking to appoint a Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer. As the University''s academic and executive leader, the Vice-Chancellor will work closely with Council and the Executive to shape and deliver a compelling strategy that secures long-term financial sustainability, redefines Buckingham''s competitive position, and ensures academic excellence across all areas. They will be a visible, engaging presence across our closekni