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

Interim Deputy-Vice-Chancellor Professor Becky Schaaf
Vice-Provost Professor Kyriaki Anagnostopoulou
Director of Human Resources Arlene Stone
Associate Vice-Provost Creative Engagement Dr Natasha Kidd
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
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 Mark McGuinness (Interim)
Head of Academic Delivery (Partnerships) Polly Derbyshire
Head of Bath Spa University London Dr Lisette Johnston

In addition to the Board of Governors and its committees’ Register of Interests, the University maintains a Register of Interests of the Leadership team and senior staff in regular attendance at meetings, which can be accessed via BSU staff log in.