Clare Marchant

Clare is the Vice-Chancellor and CEO at the University of Gloucestershire, having joined in September 2023 after six years as UCAS Chief Executive. She is passionate about delivering reform and value in public services, particularly the benefits education can bring to an individual’s overall life chances and creating a more productive society.

She is privileged to lead the University during this time of considerable change in the education sector and have the opportunity to work with so many brilliant colleagues to further build its reputation in enabling great student careers and demonstrating how it can drive skills development in Gloucestershire, the UK and internationally.

Clare started her career within manufacturing, before moving to management consultancy with Deloitte, then central and local government, latterly as Chief Executive of Worcestershire County Council. She graduated from Hull University in 1993 and gained a MSc from the Open University in 1998. She has lived with her family in the region for nearly 20 years and loves running.

"At the University of Gloucestershire", we know early engagement is key in raising students’ aspirations of pursuing higher education.  Teachers are a critical source of support when pupils consider their future pathways. The Global Teacher Prize is excellent recognition of the significant role teachers have in guiding students on their next steps and towards their future careers." Clare Marchant