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

  1. To ensure effective and regular communication across the professional services.
  2. To develop and lead the professional development strategy and relevant initiatives for the professional services.
  3. To coordinate relevant strategic planning processes and associated critical projects across the professional services, enabling the Citizens of Change strategy themes.
  4. To oversee the performance management of the professional services workforce.
  5. To own the PSE Action Plan for financial performance improvement.
  6. To identify critical risks and ensure escalation into the University’s risk management procedures as appropriate.
  7. To consider strategic opportunities for the future transformation of professional services, identifying new ways of working to support the academic colleagues.
  8. 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

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