About the University of Leicester
Professional Services Executive
The Professional Services Executive (PSE) provides and coordinates executive leadership of the Professional Services for the University, ensuring high standards of service delivery to enable the execution and success of the University's strategy, working closely with academic colleagues.
Key responsibilities
- To ensure effective and regular communication across the professional services.
- To develop and lead the professional development strategy and relevant initiatives for the professional services.
- To coordinate relevant strategic planning processes and associated critical projects across the professional services, enabling the Citizens of Change strategy themes.
- To oversee the performance management of the professional services workforce.
- To own the PSE Action Plan for financial performance improvement.
- To identify critical risks and ensure escalation into the University’s risk management procedures as appropriate.
- To consider strategic opportunities for the future transformation of professional services, identifying new ways of working to support the academic colleagues.
- To maintain efficient and effective service levels by sharing best practice, identifying opportunities for collaborative working.
Membership
Paul Angrave
Director of Public Affairs
Adam Baynes
Director of Operational Finance
Steve Corbett
Director of Advancement
Philip Dalby
Interim Director of External Relations
Ruth Daly
Convenor of College Directors of Operations
Dr Rebecca Draper
Director of Research and Innovation
Martyn Edwards
Executive Director of International
Dr Ian Forristal
Director of Strategy and Planning
Eleanor Jackson
Academic Registrar
Emma Stevens
Director of HR
Elizabeth Warhurst
Deputy Secretary and General Legal Counsel
Kirsty Woodward
Director of Estates and Campus Services