Governance and Management

Professor Nic Beech is our Vice-Chancellor. He leads the University Leadership Team (ULT) who manage and oversee the running of the University of Salford and in the effective delivery of our strategic objectives. Members of the ULT are:

• Professor Nic Beech, Vice-Chancellor (commencing 1 October 2023)
• Julie Charge, Executive Director of Finance (also appointed Deputy Chief Executive)
• Professor Karl Dayson, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and Enterprise
• Dr Sam Grogan, Pro Vice-Chancellor of Education & Student Experience
• Jo Purves, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Development
• Neil Scott, Chief Operating Officer
• Jonathan Winter, Executive Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development
• John McCarthy, Associate Chief Operating Officer
• Dr Janice Allan, Dean of the Salford Business School
• Emma French, Executive Director of Governance and Assurance / University Secretary
• Denise Rennie, Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Environment (Acting)
• Professor Margaret Rowe, Dean of the School of Health and Society
• Professor Allan Walker, Dean of the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies
• Jackie Njoroge, Director of Strategy
• Pradeep Passi, Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Mark Wantling, Chief Information Officer

Governance is the means by which the University is formally organised and directed. It ensures transparency and accountability. The University’s Charter, Statutes and Ordinances set out the principal roles and responsibilities of governance and management, supporting the effectiveness of decision-making processes. The Charter, approved by the Privy Council, establishes Council as the University's supreme governing body. The Statutes and Ordinances provide the constitutional framework that allows the University to govern its affairs. The Charter also establishes Senate as the “academic authority” of the University, with responsibility for overseeing teaching, learning and research.

The Scheme of Delegation outlines Council responsibilities, including those that can and are delegated and those that cannot be. Governance structures throughout the University ensure that legal compliance is maintained and that finances, risk and performance are effectively monitored.    

Corporate Governance provide support for the development and operation of the scheme of corporate governance as well as related functions, including servicing the Vice-Chancellor’s Executive Team and the Council and its committees.  The University maintains a Register of Interests and a Register of Gifts and Hospitality.  Details of how to register an interest or gift, or how to request information about either Register, can be found under the Policy.