Queen's University Belfast

Appointment of President and Vice-Chancellor

Queen’s is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. With an annual turnover of some £285m, over 23,000 students and 3,500 staff, Queen’s plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research intensive universities, Queen’s combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos.

The successful candidate will have the capacity to bring vision and insight to the challenges facing leading research universities. S/he will be an individual of significant academic standing and have a proven track record of success in leading and managing effective change within a complex and dynamic environment.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be critical.

For more information, please download our candidate information PDF:


Appointment at Queen's University Belfast

Please note your application requires a CV, a Covering letter and an Equal Opportunities Form to be submitted.

Please download the Equal Opportunities Form, fill it in, and upload it with your CV and Covering Letter documents. You can upload your documents by clicking on the Apply Online button below.