Collaborative leadership programme: How to join

Recruitment process

Applications for the 2025/26 Collaborative Leadership cohorts were open from Monday 2 June 2025 until Friday 4 July at 5pm

If you have any questions about the programme, please contact leadership-development@york.ac.uk

Programme dates

The programme dates for 2025/26 as as follows:

Cohort 12

• Induction: Tuesday 6 January 2026 - 10am to 11.30am
• Module 1: Tuesday 20 January 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Module 2: Tuesday 27 January 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 1 of 3: Wednesday 11 February 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 3: Wednesday 25 February 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 2 of 3: Wednesday 11 March 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 4: Tuesday 17 March 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 3 of 3: Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 5: Tuesday 14 April 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Programme review: Wednesday 29 April 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am

Cohort 14

• Induction: Wednesday 20 May 2026 - 9.30am to 11am
• Module 1: Wednesday 3 June 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Module 2: Wednesday 10 June 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 1 of 3: Wednesday 17 June 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 3: Thursday 2 July 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 2 of 3: Wednesday 15 July 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 4: Thursday 30 July 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Co-coaching 3 of 3: Wednesday 12 August - 9.30am to 11.30am (Zoom)
• Module 5: Thursday 27 August 2026 - 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Programme review: Thursday 10 September 2026 - 9.30am to 11.30am

Delegation selection criteria

Delegates will be prioritised based on the following principles:

• Leaders whose role has the potential of greatest reach/impact.
• Leaders with largest teams (or teams reporting to teams).
• Leaders likely to benefit most from learning.
• In the event that multiple applications are received from the same team or department, we will consult with the relevant HoD, PSEB member, and/or DFO to determine and agree on which applicant(s) should be given priority.

Alternative delivery model

As an alternative to the above delivery model, this programme can also be delivered to Leadership Teams. The application and therefore impact of this delivery model is likely to be even greater than delivering in an open course to disparate leaders.

For further information, please contact leadership-development@york.ac.uk.

Other leadership development programmes

From the suite of programmes mentioned above, the current state of play is:

• So you want to be a manager? - currently being reviewed.
• Line Manager Fundamentals - currently being reviewed.
• Team leader/Supervisor programme - currently being reviewed.
• Management in Action - currently being reviewed.
• Strategic Leadership - currently being reviewed.