Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Affairs (Internal Only)

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Poole House (Bournemouth - Talbot)

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Salary from £66,537- £70,579 per annum (pro rata) with progression opportunities to £81,827

Permanent

Professional and Support

06 Sep 2025

Full Time

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Chief of Staff and Head of Strategic Affairs (Internal Only)

About the role

The Chief of Staff and Head of External Strategic Affairs for the Office of Vice-Chancellor (OVC) will provide high-level advice, support and guidance to the Vice-Chancellor and CEO, and their wider executive team, in the delivery of BU’s priorities.
They will be the professional lead supporting the Vice-Chancellor and CEO, acting as a support for the effective delivery of the strategic plan, and ensuring the efficient running of the OVC and executive governance.
The postholder will provide leadership and management to the Executive Officer team within the OVC, and other postholders who support these activities, in addition to the management and delivery of external affairs.
They will provide support and institutional oversight of the Chancellor and Pro Chancellors, ensuring they are briefed and prepared for university events including strategic communications and graduation ceremonies. They will provide coordination for the recruitment and induction of new Chancellery appointments including preparing relevant University Board Nominations Committee papers.
This role will lead on a range of strategic projects, providing data informed reports and working to secure and manage key relationships with external stakeholders. The position will ensure effective partnership engagement with external stakeholders, and will identify and address key issues confronting the University in external and internal policy areas. They will also seek and provide advice and guidance in relation to key areas of national and international policy.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY STAFF AND AGENCY STAFF CURRENTLY WORKING AT BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY ONLY.

About the department

Our Office of the Vice-Chancellor (OVC) serves as the hub of academic and administrative leadership, driving strategic planning and the execution of our vision. We work closely with the University Executive Team (UET) and the University Leadership Team (ULT) to drive a range of corporate activities across BU and ensure the smooth running of the university. The OVC also encompasses central functions working across BU, such as business continuity and policy and public affairs.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].

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