The Visitor is the Queen, acting through the Lord President of the Privy Council.
The Chancellor
The Rt. Hon. The Baroness Hale of Richmond, DBE, PC, FBA. (2004)
The Chancellor is elected by Court on the nomination of Council. She holds office in the first instance for ten years. She is the ceremonial head of the University, presides over meetings of Court, and confers degrees. She is available to advise the Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Council.
The Pro-Chancellors are elected by Court on the nomination of Council, holding office for renewable three-year terms. There are usually three. They may deputise for the Chancellor in her absence, except for the conferring of degrees or the appointment of members of Court.
The Vice-Chancellor
Professor E. J. Thomas, MB, BS, MD.(N’cle), FRCOG, FMedSci, FRSA., F.R.C.P. (2001) LLD (Honorary)(Bristol)(2004), Doctor of Science (Honorary)(Southampton ) (2006)
The Vice-Chancellor is appointed by Council after consultation with Senate. His salary and terms and conditions are determined by the Remuneration Committee (LINK). Council may request its Chair to remove the Vice-Chancellor from office for good cause. The Vice-Chancellor is the principal academic and administrative officer of the University and Chair of Senate. In the absence of the Chancellor, the Vice-Chancellor confers degrees. The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the academic and financial affairs of the University, its day to day administration and health and safety. The Vice-Chancellor has three direct reports: the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, and the Director of Finance.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
Professor D. N. Clarke, MA., LLM.(Cantab) (2005)
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (a Pro Vice-Chancellor) is appointed by Council, after consultation with Senate. This person is the formal deputy for the Vice-Chancellor. He is the “chief academic officer” responsible for formulation of the academic strategy with the Vice-Chancellor, other senior staff and the academic body.
The Pro Vice-Chancellors are appointed by Council, after consultation with Senate and report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor. They hold office for renewable four-year terms. There are currently two. In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Pro Vice-Chancellors may act in his stead, and may confer degrees.
The Chair of Council
Mr Denis Burn (2010)
The Chair and Vice-Chair of Council are elected by Council from among its lay members. They usually serve for an initial period of 3 years but their terms are staggered whenever it is practicable to do so in order to avoid their membership expiring at the same time. Elections normally take place no later than the first Council meeting of the academic year in which the term of office is due to expire and the appointment takes affect immediately following the annual membership of Court in that year. The Chair is a member of all Council committees.
The Treasurer
Mr Andrew Poolman (2013)
The Treasurer is appointed by Court upon the nomination of Council. He holds office for one year and is eligible for re-election. He is responsible to Court for monitoring the financial affairs of the University, and is a member of Council. He chairs the Audit Committee.
The Deans are the Chairs of the Faculty Boards and lead and manage the Faculty. They are appointed in consultation with the Faculty. They usually serve for four years. Deans are members of the University Planning and Resources Committee, which advises the Vice-Chancellor and Senate on academic policy matters, and they are members of Senate. They present students from their Faculty for conferment of degrees.
The Finance Director has overall responsibility for the management and reporting of the University's finances.
Bursar
Mr Patrick Finch, MBA (Henley), FRICS
The Estates Office provides a wide range of estates development and facilities management activities for the University, covering all of its operational sites in Bristol and further afield.