Rob Sykes

Chief Operating Officer

Rob Sykes, Chief Operating Officer
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Rob provides strategic and operational leadership to a broad range of services, ensuring alignment with the delivery of the University's strategic ambitions, including:

  • Student and Academic Services
  • Research, Partnerships and Innovation
  • IT Services
  • Estates and Facilities Management
  • Strategic Planning and Change
  • Marketing, Admissions, Recruitment and Communications
  • Global Engagement
  • Library Services
  • Campaign and Alumni Relations
  • Faculty Operations

He is a member of the University Executive Board, the University's Senate and attends the University Council, our governing body.

Externally he is a member of the Association of Heads of University Administration (AHUA), of the AHUA/JISC HE Sector data strategy group, and of the Russell Group Registrars network.