Senior officers

Chancellor

The Rt Hon Lord Bragg

BA, DUniv, LLD, DLitt, DCL, FRSL, FRTS

Writer and broadcaster Melvyn Bragg was born in Wigton, Cumbria, in 1939. He read modern history at Wadham College, Oxford, and then joined the BBC as a general trainee in 1961. Three years later, he was appointed editor of BBC2's first arts programme, First Release, and since then has become a pre-eminent figure in arts broadcasting in Britain editing, producing and presenting a wealth of pioneering, award-winning television and radio programmes across the cultural spectrum.

Pro-Chancellor

Linda Pollard

OBE, JP, DL

Educated at Bingley Grammar School, Linda Pollard has considerable experience in both the public and private sectors. A successful entrepreneur, she started her first business at the age of twenty-three, and devotes much of her time and experience to the public sector.

Vice-Chancellor

Professor Michael Arthur

DM FRCP FMedSci

Professor Michael Arthur, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leeds, is internationally renowned for his contribution to education and to medical research. Since his appointment in 2004, he has galvanised the institution with the vision of a place in the world's top 50 universities by 2015 and a new strategy which is strengthening learning, teaching and research and revitalising the dissemination of knowledge to ensure its greatest impact on global society.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

Professor John Fisher

BSc, PhD, DEng, CEng, FIMechE, FIPEM

John Fisher is the University of Leeds' first Deputy Vice-Chancellor. He supports the Vice-Chancellor across a range of activities focusing in particular on internal affairs including strategy, academic development and faculty oversight and management. Professor Fisher chairs the Faculty Management Group, and the Academic Planning & Performance Office supports him in that role.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation

Professor David Hogg

BSc, MSc, DPhil, FECCAI

David Hogg is responsible for promoting the University's research agenda, developing research opportunities, encouraging regional, national, and international collaborations, and working with faculties to develop effective structures for the support of research.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education

Professor Vivien Jones

MA, DPhil, FEA

As Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Student Education, Vivien Jones has responsibility for the academic and co-curricular experience of all taught students. Working closely with schools, faculties and services, she is concerned to ensure that the University’s research excellence translates into learning opportunities for students, and that students are properly supported in making the most of their Leeds experience.

Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Staff and Organisational Effectiveness

Professor Dawn Freshwater

PhD, BA (Hons), FRCN, RN

Dawn took up office as Pro-Vice-Chancellor on 1 August 2011; her portfolio covers staff, organisational effectiveness and change. The Equality Service reports to her and her other responsibilities include providing a lead academic input into the prioritisation of capital projects.

Finance Director

Jane Madeley

Jane joined the University in 2009 as Finance Director. Her responsibilities include financial planning, reporting and analysis, financial advice and decision support, balance sheet and treasury management, financial risk management and purchasing. She graduated in History and Economics from York University in 1989. She is a chartered accountant and has an MBA.

Marketing Director

Martin Holmes

Martin is the University's first Marketing Director. A graduate of Geography from the University of Sheffield, he joined Marks and Spencer in 1984 where he undertook a variety of store management and head office appointments in both commercial and marketing roles.

Human Resources Director

Matthew Knight

Matthew graduated in Economics from Cambridge University in 1977. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Personnel and Development, and has worked in the private, voluntary and health sectors. Matthew is responsible for HR at the University including strategy, policy, advice and support, employment, recruitment, promotions and staff review, staff development, staff engagement, and wellbeing and health and safety services.

University Secretary

Roger Gair

As University Secretary, Roger is responsible for key areas of University life including corporate governance, audit and risk management, supporting the Council (the governing body) and the Senate (the principal academic authority), and the main committees of the University. He also looks after student administration - taking students from registration right through to graduation - academic appeals and regulation, legal issues and complaints and discipline.

Director of Facilities Management

Dennis Hopper

Dennis joined the University in 2002 as Director of Residential and Commercial Services and was appointed as Director of Facilities Management in 2009. His responsibilities currently include management of the residential estate, catering operations, conference and event management, sport & physical activity, estate management, and campus support services. He is also responsible for sustainability of the University’s built environment.