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 of President and Vice-Chancellor
Candidate Information