Senior leadership programmes overview

Programmes to support senior leaders at the University.

Senior leadership programmes:

Senior leadership programme level 1Senior leadership programme level 2Senior leadership programme level 3
Key themes
  • Leadership in the context of the University.
  • Leading and engaging others.
  • Dealing with challenging people situations.
  • Leading successful change.
  • Head of Institution as leader.
  • Leading strategy.
  • Leading others through change.
  • Leading one conversation at a time.

Tailored to meet the specific needs of each participant including:

  • a diagnostic phase to identify leadership strengths and development areas
  • confidential coaching for professional development
  • peer learning groups to resolve issues together
  • impact day to review learning and action plan for the future
Duration

4 half days and 1 full day

1 half day and 4 full days

3 group sessions

plus 8 x coaching 1:1s across 15 months

Target groupStaff interested in progressing into a Head of Institution roleNew and recently appointed Heads of Institutions, or similar roleExperienced Heads of Institution, or similar roles, who have completed SLP2 or have equivalent knowledge and experience of the University, via the length of time they have been a member of staff
Selection processNomination by Head of School and/or School SecretaryNomination by Head of School and/or School Secretary or Head of HouseNomination by Head of School or Head of House
Dates

2026

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2026

Cohort 1: See the UTBS page for latest dates and times

Cohort 2: See the UTBS page for latest dates and times

2026

  • Introductory Briefing, 13 May 2026.
  • 360 profiling & MBTI profiling.
  • Eight coaching 1:1s (up to 2 hrs).
  • Three peer learning sessions.
More infoSLP1 brochure pdfSLP2 brochure pdfSLP3 brochure pdf