Directors of Professional Service Departments

The academic provision in the faculties is supported by a number of professional services.

 

Professional service area          Lead        
Corporate Compliance

Leigh Clarke - Director  

Digital Services

Nick Gorman - Director

Estates and Facilities

Rob Gilbert - Director

External Engagement

Jack Clare - Director of Student Recruitment, Marketing and Admissions

Finance Christine Read - Director
Governance Deputy University Secretary and Director of Governance - position vacant 
Human Resources Clare Marshall - Interim Director HR
Legal and Assurance

Dale Robinson - Deputy University Secretary and Director of Legal

Registry Services and Student Life Daniel Kidd - Dean of Students 
Research and Enterprise Ceri Jones - Director 

Strategic Projects and Organisational Enhancement

Gareth Kirk - Associate Director

Academic Development and Success

Prof Phil Gravestock - Dean

Deputy Chief Operating Officer

Aman Gill-Knobbs

  Page updated: 2 March 2026.