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Leanne Chancellor
Leanne Chancellor serves as Head of the Vice-Chancellor’s Office and Interim University Secretary at Lincoln Bishop University, providing support in the strategic and operational leadership of effective governance, compliance, and executive support for the delivery of Strategy 2030.In this role, Leanne oversees the co-ordination of the University’s governance framework, supporting University Council, Senate, and key committees to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with regulatory requirements.Leanne plays a pivotal role in enabling the University’s ambition and Mission, ensuring that decision-making processes are informed, efficient, and compliant. She supports and advises governance, statutory compliance, and the smooth operation of executive functions, including the planning and delivery of major institutional events such as graduation ceremonies.Leanne has worked for Lincoln Bishop University for over 20 years and has developed extensive expertise in governance, executive administration, and stakeholder engagement. She has held a series of roles at the University, including research, international, and executive administration, before stepping into her current leadership position. Her career reflects a strong commitment to operational excellence and the creation of collaborative, high-performing teams.Leanne is passionate about organisational effectiveness and student experience; she continues to play a key role in supporting the University’s strategic priorities and ensuring that governance and compliance frameworks enable the successful implementation of Strategy 2030. Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn -
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Ben Rook
Ben Rook leads the University’s strategic communications and student recruitment activity, shaping the public narrative of Lincoln Bishop University and ensuring its values and ambitions are clearly conveyed to prospective students and stakeholders. As Head of Marketing & Communications, Student Recruitment, & Admissions, Ben plays a pivotal role in delivering the University’s Strategic Goal of Inspiring Opportunities by promoting access to higher education through inclusive, imaginative and impactful engagement.Ben’s leadership is central to the University’s commitment to Transformative Experiences, ensuring that every interaction with a potential student, from initial point of enquiry to enrolment and ultimately beginning study, reflects the University’s person-centred ethos and sector-leading reputation for widening participation. His work supports the University’s civic mission and its strategic objective to grow and promote a distinctive academic portfolio aligned to social purpose, including education, health and business services.With a career spent mostly across marketing, communications and student engagement, Ben brings extensive experience in brand development, digital strategy and stakeholder relations. His approach is informed by a deep understanding of the higher education landscape and a passion for empowering individuals through learning. Since joining the university in 2007 he has worked to promote the University’s values of inclusion, innovation and excellence, and contributes directly to its long-term sustainability by strengthening recruitment, enhancing visibility and fostering meaningful connections with communities locally, nationally and internationally. Connect with Ben on LinkedIn -
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James Seymour
James Seymour FCIM sits on the University Executive Group as Chief Marketing and Engagement Officer, joining in November 2025. James is a Higher Education marketing, student recruitment and admissions specialist with over 30 years’ sector experience. James has held Director roles at Aston, Buckingham, Gloucestershire and Northampton Universities across all markets – UK, International, Undergraduate and Postgraduate. His early career included student recruitment roles at Sheffield, Leeds, and Northumbria Universities. James is a regular speaker/chair at student recruitment conferences and was HEIST Marketing awards judge and panel chair from 2022-2025. James is also an Adviser to The Complete University Guide/IDP and Cambridge OCR Exam Boards. James has served on various UCAS stakeholder groups and was a secondary school governor from 2011- 23. James has an MSc in Marketing Management from Aston University and is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Marketing – FCIM. James is passionate about the life-changing benefits of university and is delighted to lead the student recruitment, marketing admissions and comms function to support Lincoln Bishop University navigating challenging times with creative, agile and strategic thinking. Connect with James on Linkedin
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