Executive

As a University we are led by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Martin Jones.

Overall management of the University is the responsibility of the University Executive, which comprises the Vice-Chancellor, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education and Research), Chief Financial Officer & Deputy Chief Executive, and Chief Operating Officer.

The Executive Team are responsible for corporate strategy and operational policy decisions.

Professor Martin Jones

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive

Professor Martin Jones joined University of Staffordshire in May 2017, and was appointed Vice Chancellor in 2022.

Martin's profile

Professor Raheel Nawaz

Pro-Vice Chancellor (Education and Research)

As Pro Vice Chancellor (Education and Research), Professor Raheel Nawaz leads on academic strategy, leadership, and delivery.

Raheel's profile

Sally McGill

Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive

Sally joined the Executive Team of University of Staffordshire in July 2019. As Chief Financial Officer and Deputy Chief Executive, Sally is responsible for the University’s financial, commercial and environmental sustainability.

Sally's profile

Ian Blachford

Chief Operating Officer

Ian is the Chief Operating Officer at University of Staffordshire and a member of the University’s Executive Team.

Ian's profile

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

Top 5 for Social Inclusion

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

for First Generation Students

The Mail University Guide 2025

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021