This is a compelling opportunity to lead a distinctive and ambitious institution at a pivotal moment. We are seeking a strategic and authentic leader with senior executive experience in higher education or a comparable environment, including a strong track record of organisational leadership, financial stewardship and governance. Candidates will bring academic credibility, alongside an affinity with creative practice, specialist education or the creative industries.
Critically, the Vice-Chancellor will be a visible, human-centred leader who fosters trust, inclusion and belonging. They will demonstrate a deep commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and a genuine desire to engage with and contribute to Cornwall’s communities, economy and civic life.
Falmouth University warmly welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourages applications from those currently underrepresented in higher education leadership.
Falmouth University will be supported in this appointment by the executive search firm, Perrett Laver. For further details, including the role description and information on how to apply, please visit
https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com quoting reference number 8361.
The closing date for applications is 11:59pm BST on Sunday 10th May 2026.
For informal inquiries, please contact Eljoh Balajadia at
[email protected] or +44 (0)20 3928 7375.
Further information about Falmouth University can be found at:
https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/vice-chancellor-and-chief-executive.
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