U/Secretariat/Council/General/JobDescriptions/Chancellor
UNIVERSITY OF BATH
JOB SPECIFICATION
Title:
Chancellor
Term of Office:
To be determined by Court on appointment or until resignation.
The office of Chancellor is not normally held for a fixed period
of time. There is an expectation that the period served will be
in the region of ten years, but this is by no means inflexible,
and it is expected that, in the interests of both parties, the
appointment will be reviewed every five years.
Time Commitment:
This is estimated to amount to up to 20 days per year.
However, the University needs to be able to contact the
Chancellor at any time. The role includes both daytime and
evening engagements.
Remuneration:
Travel and Subsistence Expenses
Method of Appointment: Recommendation of the Committee on the Office of Chancellor
to Court via oral report of the Vice-Chancellor to Council and
Senate.
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The Chancellor is the lay/ceremonial head of the University and one of its most prominent
ambassadors. There are three past Chancellors of the University, Lord Hinton of Bankside
(1966-1980), Lord Kearton (1980-1992) and Sir Denys Henderson (1992-1998). The current
Chancellor is Lord Tugendhat (since 1998).
The Chancellor plays a key role in the business of the institution but does not become
involved in day-to-day executive management, which is the responsibility of the Vice-
Chancellor. The Chancellor particularly maintains a constructive working relationship with
the Vice-Chancellor. This is mutually supportive, but incorporates the checks and balances
imposed by the different roles each has within the institution's constitution.
Key Responsibilities
1.
To preside and confer degrees at Awards Ceremonies of the University. These are
normally held in June/July and December of each year.
2.
To preside at meetings of Court and serve as a