University Leadership
Under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, senior managers at Bath Spa are responsible for the day-to-day running of the University.
Leadership at Bath Spa
Since 1 February 2025, the management grouping of the University Leadership team has changed with the creation of two new groups:
- University Executive Board (UEB)
- University Leadership Group (ULG)
The University Executive Board (UEB) is responsible for University strategy, operation and management and for advising the Vice-Chancellor on the exercise of their functions and responsibilities. Find out more about their Terms of reference.
The University Leadership Group (ULG) supports the effective delivery of the University’s strategy and to enable effective communication across the University’s schools and professional services. Find out more about their Terms of reference.
Leadership structure
Please find below links to some of our leaders' profile pages. Please note: this isn't a hierarchical list. You can also conduct a people search to find other members of Bath Spa staff.
Vice-Chancellor, Professor Georgina Andrews
Leadership
|
Deputy Vice-Chancellor |
Professor Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou |
|
Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor (until 31.01.26)/Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor |
Professor Becky Schaaf |
| Director of Human Resources | Arlene Stone |
| Associate Vice-Provost, Creative Engagement | Dr Natasha Kidd |
| Associate Vice Provost, Bath Spa University London | Jane Tapsell |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor, External | Professor Andy Salmon |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor | Dr Mark McGuinness |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Research and Enterprise | Professor John Strachan |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Academic Planning | Melissa Mulhall |
| Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Partnership Strategy | Professor Simon Haslett |
| Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Educational Partnerships | Polly Derbyshire |
| Associate Pro Vice Chancellor, Educational Partnerships | Lucy Arnold-Courtney |
| Chief Financial Officer | Jo Stocks |
| University Secretary | David Newman |
Heads of School
| Heads of Bath Business School | Dr Diana Reader |
| Head of Bath School of Art, Film and Media | Associate Professor Darren Kerr |
| Head of Bath School of Design | Dr Kristin Doern |
| Head of School of Education | Dr Agnieszka Bates |
| Head of School of Writing, Publishing and the Humanities | Professor Nick Sorensen (Interim) |
| Head of Bath School of Music and Performing Arts | Associate Professor Matthew Lovett |
| Head of School of Sciences | Dr Clio Spanou |
| Head of Academic Delivery (Partnerships) | Nasir Salari |
| Head of Bath Spa University London | Jane Tapsell |
Registers of Interests
In addition to the Board of Governors and its committees' Register of interests, the University maintains a Register of interests of the University Executive Board and senior staff in regular attendance at meetings. This document can be accessed via BSU staff log in.