Chief People Officer

Chief People Officer (CPO) Lancaster University Lancaster University is a leading global research institution, rooted in its local community and defined by academic excellence and a strong sense of purpose. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the UK and internationally, and recognised with a TEF Gold award for teaching excellence, Lancaster brings together world-class research and an outstanding student experience within a distinctive collegiate culture. With a turnover of c.£400m, 3,500 staff and more than 29,000 students, the University combines global reach with a close-knit, supportive academic community and a strong sense of regional and international impact. Our ambition is to be sustainable, academically excellent and recognised as one of the leading universities in the world. Our success is driven by our people, and as we continue to evolve in an increasingly complex higher education landscape, the CPO will be central to shaping a culture in which colleagues can thrive and perform at their best. To build on this strong foundation, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding CPO. Reporting to the Registrar, Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and as a member of the Strategic Leadership Team, the CPO will play a crucial leadership role at a time of significant change for Lancaster and the wider higher education landscape, with staff experience at the heart of the University''s priorities. The CPO will provide strategic leadership across the full people, ..... full job details .....