University Leadership Group

Purpose

The University Leadership Group (ULG) is a forum to bring senior leaders together from across the organisation in order to:

  • discuss strategic priorities for the university (e.g., co-create strategic (core) plans)
  • share details of, and advise on, major developments (e.g., cost of living response)
  • share good practice (e.g., strategy engagement with teams)
  • discuss and co-create innovative solutions to complex issues facing the organisation (e.g., how to increase international student recruitment, broad prioritisation of capital expenditure)
  • provide opportunities for collective leadership development

Interactions with University Executive Board (UEB) and other governance structures

ULG and UEB

  • All members of UEB are also members of ULG.
  • Items which have been discussed and approved in principle at ULG but need an executive decision will be passed to the UEB.
  • The UEB may refer items to ULG for wider consultation or endorsement.

Senate and Council

  • The Vice-Chancellor chairs ULG and will report key issues into Senate and Council via his regular updates.
  • The powers reserved for Senate & Council, including those already delegated to other committees, are unaffected by the creation of the ULG.

Other governance groups

  • The formal committee structure delivers governance and assurance and is unaffected by the creation of ULG.

Meeting dates and paper deadlines

Please find below the upcoming ULG meeting dates and their respective paper deadlines. Note that paper deadlines are one week before the meeting.

If you would like to request an item for the ULG agenda, please email Jenna Waters.

2024/25

Meeting date Paper deadline
Monday 25 November 2024 - AWAY DAY  
Tuesday 26 November 2024 - AWAY DAY  
Monday 14 October 2024 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 7 October 2024
Monday 11 November 2024- 1400 to 1700 Monday 4 November 2024
Monday 9 December 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 2 December 2024
Monday 20 January 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 13 January 2025
Monday 17 February 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 10 February 2025
Monday 17 March 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 10 March 2025
Monday 14 April 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 7 April 2025
Monday 19 May 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 12 May 2025
Monday 16 June 2025 - 1400 to 1700 Monday 9 June 2025

Membership

  • Nick Jennings
    Vice-Chancellor and President
  • Rachel Thomson
    Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor
  • Alex Owen
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Richard Taylor
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Position vacant
    Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience)
  • Dan Parsons
    Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation)
  • Jo Maher
    Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sport)
  • Rebecca Cain
    Acting Dean of the School of Design and Creative Arts
  • Mark Lewis
    University Academic Lead for Strategic Partnerships
  • Jan Godsell
    Dean of Loughborough Business School
  • Liz Peel
    Acting Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Claudia Eberlein
    Dean of the School of Science
  • Paul Conway
    Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Valerie Pinfield
    Acting Dean of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
  • Aidan McGarry
    Acting Dean of 探花精选 in London
  • Malcolm Cook
    Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
  • Jennifer Nutkins
    Academic Registrar
  • Charlie Wheeldon
    Director of Student Services
  • Jennifer Johnson
    Director of Research and Innovation
  • Ffyona Baker
    Deputy Chief Operating Officer
  • Miranda Routledge
    Director of Strategic Planning & Chief of Staff
  • Vipin Ahlawat
    Director of IT Services
  • Martyn Edwards
    Director of Marketing and Advancement
  • Rich Wheater
    Director of Sport
  • James Henry
    Director of Finance
  • Graham Howard
    Director of Estates and Facilities Management
  • Veronica Moore
    Director of EDI Services
  • Lily Rumsey
    Director of Global Engagement
  • Sally Wilson
    Commercial Director
  • Matt Hammonds
    Director of Human Resources
  • Neil Budworth
    Director of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
  • Sharon Platts
    Director of Organisational Development
  • Sam McGinty
    Director of Legal Services
  • Rebecca Cain
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Vibrant and Inclusive Communities)
  • Emily Keightley
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Vibrant and Inclusive Communities)
  • David Fletcher
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sport, Health & Wellbeing)
  • Diwei Zhou
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Sport, Health & Wellbeing)
  • Kathryn North
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Climate Change & Net Zero)
  • John Downey
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Climate Change & Net Zero)
  • Steven Christie
    Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor (Doctoral College)