Nicola is responsible for leading the Vice-Chancellor's Office and is Secretary to the University Executive Board. 

Key elements of the role include:  leading the development and implementation of the work of the University Executive Board; provision of high level administrative support to the Vice-Chancellor and Pro Vice-Chancellors; interacting, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, with a wide range of key/senior individuals within and outside the University and supporting the Vice-Chancellor in the development and implementation of the University's Corporate Plan.

Nicola is also in charge of managing specific projects as directed by the Vice-Chancellor; preparing policy papers; support the senior management retreats and regular meetings of the senior management team.  The Vice-Chancellor's Office plays a key role in Graduation and Nicola leads all aspects of the Office's involvement in Graduation.  Nicola also provides support to the University Chancellor.

Prior to taking up this post, Nicola was Head of the University's Research Policy and Postgraduate Office.