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Regulation 2 The Officers of the University

This Regulation was adopted by the Council on 5 December 2023

1. General

a) This Regulation supports Statutes 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 and should be read in conjunction with them.

b) Terms defined in the Statutes will have the same meaning in these Regulations.

c) Terms defined in Regulation [13] shall apply to all Regulations.

d) Appointments of Officers who are University Staff will be made in accordance with this Regulation, the guiding principles set out in Statute 20 and any Regulations made in accordance with that Statute.  

e) All Officers are expected to uphold the University Values and adhere to the ‘Nolan’ Principles of Public Life and the University’s Behavioural Framework.  

f) An Officer may be removed from their post in accordance with the University's HR policies and processes. 

2. Officers - Statutory Key Posts

Statutory Key Posts
  Chancellor Vice-Chancellor and Warden

University Secretary

Chief Financial Officer
Function See Statute 7 See Statute 8 See Statute 9 See Statute 10
Role

To confer degrees at Congregations

To support the University in an ambassadorial capacity

As set out in their role description from time to time As set out in their role description from time to time As set out in their role description from time to time
Accountability Council Council* Council (governance matters) and Vice-Chancellor and Warden (operational matters) Vice-Chancellor and Warden (except where the Statutes provide for them to be accountable to Council)
Nominated or Recommended Body Joint nomination from Council and Senate Recommendation from a joint committee of Council and Senate, chaired by the Chair or a vice chair of Council, and established for this purpose Recommendation from a joint committee of Council and Senate, chaired by the Chair or a vice chair of Council, and established for this purpose Recommendation from a committee of Council chaired by the Chair or a vice chair of Council and established for this purpose
Appointed Body Convocation Council Council Council
Term of Office A term of up to 5 years A fixed term of 5 years No fixed term of office No fixed term of office
Re-appointment No scope for re-appointment One further term of up to 5 years n/a n/a
Resignation In writing to the University Secretary In writing to Council In writing to Council In writing to Council
Body with power to remove after following procedure laid down in these Regulations Convocation at the instance of Council Council Council Council
Interim Officer upon vacancy or inability to perform duties Vice-Chancellor and Warden Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost n/a n/a
Power to make changes to role or title after following procedure laid down in these Regulations Council Council Council Council
Other

Honorary position

Cannot be held by University staff

Installed at a University Congregation

A Vice-Chancellor and Warden who is also a professor at the University may continue to be a professor when they cease to be Vice-Chancellor and Warden Role includes acting as secretary for Council and Senate committees and to support the Chair of Council and the Vice-Chancellor and Warden in their governance roles n/a

*See Statute 8.2

3. Other Officer Posts agreed by Council

Under Statute 11, Council has determined and established the following other Officer posts in addition to those established under the Statutes: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, Pro-Vice-Chancellors and Executive Deans of Faculty.

Officer Posts
  Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost  Pro-Vice -Chancellors Executive Deans of Faculty
Function

Supports the Vice-Chancellor and Warden in delivering the University's academic strategy and acts as their deputy.

Chief Academic Officer and responsible for the University's academic strategy

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) is responsible for the delivery of the University's education strategy.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) is responsible for the delivery of the University's research and engagement strategy.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global) is responsible for the delivery of the University's global strategy.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Colleges and Student Experience) is responsible for the delivery of the University's wider student experience strategy.

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) is responsible for the delivery of the University's equality diversity and inclusion strategy.

Responsible for the delivery of the University's education strategy in accordance with their relevant approved Faculty plan
Role As set out in their role description from time to time As set out in their role description from time to time As set out in their role description from time to time
Establishment of any new Officer Posts Council on recommendation of or consultation with Senate Council on recommendation of or consultation with Senate Council on recommendation of or consultation with Senate
Ultimate Accountability Vice-Chancellor and Warden Vice-Chancellor and Warden Vice-Chancellor and Warden
Nominating or Recommending Body Recommendation of joint committee of the Council and the Senate chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and Warden Recommendation of joint committee of the Council and the Senate chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and Warden Recommendation of joint committee of the Council and the Senate chaired by the Vice-Chancellor and Warden
Appointment Body Council Council Council
Term of Office Fixed term of 5 years One term of up to 5 years Fixed term of 5 years
Re-appointment One further term of up to 5 years One further term of up to 3 years One further term of up to 3 years
Resignation In writing to the Vice-Chancellor and Warden In writing to the Vice-Chancellor and Warden In writing to the Vice-Chancellor and Warden
Removing Body Council in accordance with procedures applicable to University staff Council in accordance with procedures applicable to University staff Council in accordance with procedures applicable to University staff
Changes to role or title Council on the recommendation of or in consultation with the Senate Council on the recommendation of or in consultation with the Senate Council on the recommendation of or in consultation with the Senate
Other Vice Chair of the Senate n/a n/a