Collaborative leadership programme: How to join

Recruitment process

Applications for the 2026/27 Collaborative Leadership cohorts open from Monday 12th October until Friday 20th November at 5pm.

Application form

For preparation, an example application form is provided where required.

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

Programme dates

The programme dates for 2026/27 are as follows: 

Cohort 15

• Induction: Wednesday 24 March 2027 - 9:30am - 11am
• Module 1: Wednesday 07 April 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Module 2:  Tuesday 13 April 2027 -  9:30am - 4:30pm
• Co-coaching 1 of 3: Tuesday 27 April 2027 -  9:30am - 11:30am (zoom)
• Module 3: Wednesday 12 May 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm 
• Co-coaching 2 of 3: Tuesday 25 May 2027 - 9:30am - 11:30am (zoom)
• Module 4: Tuesday 15 June 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Co-coaching 3 of 3: Tuesday 29 June 2027 9:30am - 11:30am (zoom)
• Module 5: Wednesday 14 July 2027 -  9:30am - 4:30pm
• Programme Review: Tuesday 27 July 2027 - June 9:30am - 11:30am

Cohort 16

• Induction: Monday 17 May 2027 - 9:30am - 11am
• Module 1: Thursday 03 June 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Module 2: Thursday 10 June 2027 -  9:30am - 4:30pm
• Co-coaching 1 of 3:  Thursday 24 June 2027 - 9:30am - 11:30am (zoom)
• Module 3: Monday 05 July 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Co-coaching 2 of 3: Monday 19 July 2027 - 9:30am - 11:30am (zoom) 
• Module 4: Thursday 05 August 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm 
• Co-coaching 3 of 3: Monday 16 August 2027 - 9:30am - 11:30am (zoom) 
• Module 5: Thursday 02 September 2027 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Programme Review: Monday 13 September 2027 - 9:30am - 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.