About
Gavin Lee is Vice-Principal (Strategy) and University Secretary. Gavin joined the University of the West of Scotland in 2018 and has worked across a number of portfolios, with responsibilities now encompassing governance, legal services, internal audit, health and safety, risk management, strategic planning, and project and programme management.
Gavin has held a series of roles in education institutions across Scotland, building a deep understanding of education from systems implementation, academic quality management, strategic planning, resilience and compliance and organisational change working previously at University of Glasgow, Universities Scotland, and University of Stirling, as well as sector-wide roles engaging particularly with government and regulatory bodies on behalf of the sector.
Beyond work, Gavin is involved in voluntary and third-sector roles with interests particularly in young persons, education, and social mobility.
