Pro Vice-Chancellor (Campus Futures)

The Role

Pro Vice Chancellor (Campus Futures)

Competitive Salary in the range of £77,711 – £135, 297 per annum depending on experience/Professorial banding, plus a PVC Allowance

The postholder will be appointed for a 4-year term as PVC, with the possibility of a further 4-year term. The role will be underpinned by a Professorial appointment in an academic School within the University

The PVC (Campus Futures) will lead the future evolution of Cardiff University’s campus and infrastructure by:

• Providing strategic leadership aligned to Our future, together, setting a bold long‑term vision for the future University.
• Overseeing the transformation and optimisation of the physical estate, including capital programmes, sustainable campus design, and flexible, interdisciplinary facilities.
• Leading digital transformation (in partnership with the CDIO), ensuring a coherent, secure, ethical and future‑ready digital ecosystem.
• Embedding inclusive, accessible and high‑quality user experiences across physical and digital environments.
• Supporting academic innovation through modern learning spaces, technology‑enhanced pedagogy and research infrastructure.
• Strengthening research and innovation ecosystems by developing spaces, platforms and systems that accelerate knowledge exchange and societal impact.
• Building major internal and external partnerships, representing Cardiff University regionally, nationally and internationally.
• Leading organisational development and behaviour‑change initiatives that support collaboration, sustainability and digital adoption.
• Building and empowering a high‑performing team and cultivating leadership capability across the University.
• Ensuring students are co-creators of the future campus, promoting belonging, wellbeing and inclusive design.

The role requires exceptional strategic judgement, academic and professional leadership credibility, and the ability to lead major transformation in a complex setting.

Full details on the role, including principal responsibilities and duties, and the knowledge, skills and experience needed for the role are included in the Information Pack for the role which can be downloaded below.