We are seeking an exceptional Director of International Engagement to drive our global strategy and enhance the University's international reach and reputation. As a senior leader in our Marketing & External Relations Directorate, you will shape and lead the development, delivery, and continuous refinement of the University's international strategy, ensuring it reflects institutional priorities, anticipates global trends, and drives long-term impact. You will provide authoritative direction on internationalisation policy, positioning the University as a forward-looking, globally connected institution. In this high-profile role, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Marketing & External Relations, you will influence decisions at the highest levels of the University and provide inspirational leadership to our international partnerships and global mobility teams. Role Requirements: Lead the development and delivery of the University's international strategy ensuring alignment with our strategic ambitions and global higher education trends. Build and steward high-value global partnerships and programmes that enhance our international profile and reputation. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and represent the University at high-level international engagements, building a connected global network of institutional partners, alumni, and stakeholders. Support transnational education (TNE) activity, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and long-term sustainability across our international portfolio. Champion global student and staff mobility through impactful partnerships and externally funded programmes like Turing and Erasmus+ successors. Collaborate with recruitment, marketing, and alumni teams to align global strategies, reputation-building, and market engagement efforts. Contribute to our performance in international ranking frameworks and enhance global visibility of the University of Greenwich. You will bring a strong track record of leading international strategy in a higher education setting, with significant experience in building successful international partnerships, managing global risk, and working across cultures. You will have the agility to work within a complex environment, influence at the highest levels, and deliver tangible outcomes that enhance institutional impact. This is a flexible role with a hybrid working pattern. While international travel is a core part of the role, you will also be expected to work across all our campuses as needed to support university-wide engagement. Your weekly working pattern can be shaped in line with business needs and your personal circumstances, combining on-site presence with remote working. Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development. We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan , through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future - watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here . To apply please submit a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the personal specification (maximum two pages) and full CV which should include: Full employment history Educational and professional qualifications The name and contact details of two referees (these will not be approached until the final stages of the selection process and not without your prior permission). We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge / Mentally Healthy Universities , we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management. To apply please use the apply button provided.
Jun 27, 2025
Full time
We are seeking an exceptional Director of International Engagement to drive our global strategy and enhance the University's international reach and reputation. As a senior leader in our Marketing & External Relations Directorate, you will shape and lead the development, delivery, and continuous refinement of the University's international strategy, ensuring it reflects institutional priorities, anticipates global trends, and drives long-term impact. You will provide authoritative direction on internationalisation policy, positioning the University as a forward-looking, globally connected institution. In this high-profile role, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Marketing & External Relations, you will influence decisions at the highest levels of the University and provide inspirational leadership to our international partnerships and global mobility teams. Role Requirements: Lead the development and delivery of the University's international strategy ensuring alignment with our strategic ambitions and global higher education trends. Build and steward high-value global partnerships and programmes that enhance our international profile and reputation. Provide strategic advice to senior leaders and represent the University at high-level international engagements, building a connected global network of institutional partners, alumni, and stakeholders. Support transnational education (TNE) activity, ensuring compliance, quality assurance, and long-term sustainability across our international portfolio. Champion global student and staff mobility through impactful partnerships and externally funded programmes like Turing and Erasmus+ successors. Collaborate with recruitment, marketing, and alumni teams to align global strategies, reputation-building, and market engagement efforts. Contribute to our performance in international ranking frameworks and enhance global visibility of the University of Greenwich. You will bring a strong track record of leading international strategy in a higher education setting, with significant experience in building successful international partnerships, managing global risk, and working across cultures. You will have the agility to work within a complex environment, influence at the highest levels, and deliver tangible outcomes that enhance institutional impact. This is a flexible role with a hybrid working pattern. While international travel is a core part of the role, you will also be expected to work across all our campuses as needed to support university-wide engagement. Your weekly working pattern can be shaped in line with business needs and your personal circumstances, combining on-site presence with remote working. Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development. We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan , through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful. Discover why the university of Greenwich is the perfect place to shape your future - watch our Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive's inspiring message on why you should join us Your Future Starts Here . To apply please submit a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to meet the personal specification (maximum two pages) and full CV which should include: Full employment history Educational and professional qualifications The name and contact details of two referees (these will not be approached until the final stages of the selection process and not without your prior permission). We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge / Mentally Healthy Universities , we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion. We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form. We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees' experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management. To apply please use the apply button provided.
Contract: Three-year fixed term initially Time commitment: 2-3 days per month Location: Greater Manchester, hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM) is a new triple-helix partnership, overseen by an industry-led Board, whose goal is to radically increase levels of investment in research, development and innovation in Greater Manchester. IGM harnesses the collaborative power of businesses, universities and local government to support clusters of innovation-led businesses and increase productivity, high quality jobs and prosperity. IGM will enable our city-region to be a leader of the fourth industrial revolution, known globally for the strength of its innovation ecosystem. We are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of the IGM Board. The Board members are senior leaders, including chief executives and vice-chancellors, drawn from Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem, spanning business, the public sector and the city-region's universities. The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in owning, updating and delivering the GM Innovation Plan. IGM is now entering a new phase of operation, moving from being largely a coordinating structure to an entity with its own resources and staff. An appointment has been made to the new Director of IGM role, with whom the Chair will work closely to continue to shape the Board's roles and functions and bring its ambitious plans to life. You will bring board level experience of leadership and delivery in complex, innovation-led organisations, ideally in the private sector and spanning more than one element of the triple helix. You will also bring a deep understanding of the factors affecting innovation-led growth and productivity at a city-region, national and international level. You will have the ability to set out a clear and compelling vision to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders within and beyond IGM, and outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the development of Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem and deliver prosperity across our region, at a time when the role of city-regions in driving innovation-led growth is high on the agenda of local and national leaders. The Chair will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the position and time commitment. All applications should be directed to our retained advisors, Anderson Quigley. For more information, please visit using reference AQ3115. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Elliott Rae on (0), or Aino Betts at , (0). The closing date for applications is noon on 31 st March 2025. IGM is a collaboration between business, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester's universities. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the IGM team on behalf of the collaborative partnership. We understand the importance of having a diverse board and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Mar 13, 2025
Full time
Contract: Three-year fixed term initially Time commitment: 2-3 days per month Location: Greater Manchester, hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM) is a new triple-helix partnership, overseen by an industry-led Board, whose goal is to radically increase levels of investment in research, development and innovation in Greater Manchester. IGM harnesses the collaborative power of businesses, universities and local government to support clusters of innovation-led businesses and increase productivity, high quality jobs and prosperity. IGM will enable our city-region to be a leader of the fourth industrial revolution, known globally for the strength of its innovation ecosystem. We are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of the IGM Board. The Board members are senior leaders, including chief executives and vice-chancellors, drawn from Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem, spanning business, the public sector and the city-region's universities. The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in owning, updating and delivering the GM Innovation Plan. IGM is now entering a new phase of operation, moving from being largely a coordinating structure to an entity with its own resources and staff. An appointment has been made to the new Director of IGM role, with whom the Chair will work closely to continue to shape the Board's roles and functions and bring its ambitious plans to life. You will bring board level experience of leadership and delivery in complex, innovation-led organisations, ideally in the private sector and spanning more than one element of the triple helix. You will also bring a deep understanding of the factors affecting innovation-led growth and productivity at a city-region, national and international level. You will have the ability to set out a clear and compelling vision to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders within and beyond IGM, and outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the development of Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem and deliver prosperity across our region, at a time when the role of city-regions in driving innovation-led growth is high on the agenda of local and national leaders. The Chair will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the position and time commitment. All applications should be directed to our retained advisors, Anderson Quigley. For more information, please visit using reference AQ3115. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Elliott Rae on (0), or Aino Betts at , (0). The closing date for applications is noon on 31 st March 2025. IGM is a collaboration between business, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester's universities. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the IGM team on behalf of the collaborative partnership. We understand the importance of having a diverse board and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Office for Budget Responsibility
City Of Westminster, London
Grade: SCS Pay Band 2 Salary: £98,000 to £120,000. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with Civil Service Pay Rules Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time or job share. Flexible working patterns can be accommodated. Approach: This role is open to suitably qualified people in the external market and to existing Civil Servants and those in accredited non-departmental public bodies. Security Clearance: Candidates should either hold or be willing to undergo CTC clearance. Location: London, 14T 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ. The OBR operates an office based working approach and along with the rest of the Civil Service has an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office. About the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) The OBR was established by the Chancellor in May 2010 to provide independent assessments of the economy, public finances, and fiscal sustainability. We provide independent forecasts of the economy and public finances to inform the Government's fiscal policy decisions, examine the impact of the Government's policy decisions on the public finances, and assess the prospects for achieving the Government's fiscal targets. We publish reports on long-term fiscal sustainability, fiscal risks, and trends in welfare spending, and run a wider work programme of research and analysis into economic and fiscal issues. About the Role As Chief of Staff, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Budget Responsibility Committee and the OBR's team of highly motivated experts on the full range of economy and fiscal issues that are relevant to the OBR's annual publications and information provision You will play a high-profile and central role in engaging with HM Treasury, HMRC, DWP, the Bank of England, and macroeconomic and fiscal experts around the UK and globally, during the production of our Economic and Fiscal Outlooks, Fiscal Risks and Sustainability reports, and other publications. Along with the Deputy Chief of Staff, you will take the lead in guiding, motivating, and managing OBR staff. Key Responsibilities include: Lead the OBR's eight analytical teams and the strategy, operations and communications team in order to deliver on all the OBR's statutory and wider objectives. This involves a comprehensive watching brief across the UK economy and public finances and the Government's policies towards them. Work with the BRC to maintain the OBR's reputation as an institution that produces independent, high-quality and transparent forecasts and analysis, including by representing the OBR at external events. Oversee the OBR's corporate structures and financial management, acting as Secretary to the Oversight Board and the Audit & Risk Committee, and liaising with the NAO and internal audit and with Treasury Finance. Lead and manage the OBR staff, ensuring a strong and motivated team that works efficiently and effectively, and has open and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders. Lead the OBR staff's analytical work programme and report writing to produce independent, robust and transparent forecasts and analysis of the economic and fiscal position and outlook. For a full list of accountabilities, please follow the apply link. About you To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and management capabilities, a proven ability to work well with colleagues, and good negotiation and representational skills in positive working relationships with stakeholders. Strong economics skills and extensive knowledge of the UK economy and public finances are key to the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss the role further before submitting an application. If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post further, please contact Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing you to take up to an additional 2 days off each month. Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, compressed hours). Generous parental leave and adoption leave packages. A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances. A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help met the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes. A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form. If you would like to speak to the recruitment team regarding this, you can contact them on
Mar 12, 2025
Full time
Grade: SCS Pay Band 2 Salary: £98,000 to £120,000. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with Civil Service Pay Rules Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time or job share. Flexible working patterns can be accommodated. Approach: This role is open to suitably qualified people in the external market and to existing Civil Servants and those in accredited non-departmental public bodies. Security Clearance: Candidates should either hold or be willing to undergo CTC clearance. Location: London, 14T 102 Petty France, SW1H 9AJ. The OBR operates an office based working approach and along with the rest of the Civil Service has an expectation of a minimum of 60% attendance in the office. About the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) The OBR was established by the Chancellor in May 2010 to provide independent assessments of the economy, public finances, and fiscal sustainability. We provide independent forecasts of the economy and public finances to inform the Government's fiscal policy decisions, examine the impact of the Government's policy decisions on the public finances, and assess the prospects for achieving the Government's fiscal targets. We publish reports on long-term fiscal sustainability, fiscal risks, and trends in welfare spending, and run a wider work programme of research and analysis into economic and fiscal issues. About the Role As Chief of Staff, you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with the Budget Responsibility Committee and the OBR's team of highly motivated experts on the full range of economy and fiscal issues that are relevant to the OBR's annual publications and information provision You will play a high-profile and central role in engaging with HM Treasury, HMRC, DWP, the Bank of England, and macroeconomic and fiscal experts around the UK and globally, during the production of our Economic and Fiscal Outlooks, Fiscal Risks and Sustainability reports, and other publications. Along with the Deputy Chief of Staff, you will take the lead in guiding, motivating, and managing OBR staff. Key Responsibilities include: Lead the OBR's eight analytical teams and the strategy, operations and communications team in order to deliver on all the OBR's statutory and wider objectives. This involves a comprehensive watching brief across the UK economy and public finances and the Government's policies towards them. Work with the BRC to maintain the OBR's reputation as an institution that produces independent, high-quality and transparent forecasts and analysis, including by representing the OBR at external events. Oversee the OBR's corporate structures and financial management, acting as Secretary to the Oversight Board and the Audit & Risk Committee, and liaising with the NAO and internal audit and with Treasury Finance. Lead and manage the OBR staff, ensuring a strong and motivated team that works efficiently and effectively, and has open and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders. Lead the OBR staff's analytical work programme and report writing to produce independent, robust and transparent forecasts and analysis of the economic and fiscal position and outlook. For a full list of accountabilities, please follow the apply link. About you To succeed in this role, you will need strong leadership and management capabilities, a proven ability to work well with colleagues, and good negotiation and representational skills in positive working relationships with stakeholders. Strong economics skills and extensive knowledge of the UK economy and public finances are key to the role. We encourage all candidates to discuss the role further before submitting an application. If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the post further, please contact Benefits: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King's birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing you to take up to an additional 2 days off each month. Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, compressed hours). Generous parental leave and adoption leave packages. A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27% Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances. A Rental Deposit Advance Scheme to help met the total costs of deposits for privately rented homes. A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form. If you would like to speak to the recruitment team regarding this, you can contact them on
Contract: Three-year fixed term initially Time commitment: 2-3 days per month Location: Greater Manchester, hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM) is a new triple-helix partnership, overseen by an industry-led Board, whose goal is to radically increase levels of investment in research, development and innovation in Greater Manchester. IGM harnesses the collaborative power of businesses, universities and local government to support clusters of innovation-led businesses and increase productivity, high quality jobs and prosperity. IGM will enable our city-region to be a leader of the fourth industrial revolution, known globally for the strength of its innovation ecosystem. We are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of the IGM Board. The Board members are senior leaders, including chief executives and vice-chancellors, drawn from Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem, spanning business, the public sector and the city-region's universities. The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in owning, updating and delivering the GM Innovation Plan. IGM is now entering a new phase of operation, moving from being largely a coordinating structure to an entity with its own resources and staff. An appointment has been made to the new Director of IGM role, with whom the Chair will work closely to continue to shape the Board's roles and functions and bring its ambitious plans to life. You will bring board level experience of leadership and delivery in complex, innovation-led organisations, ideally in the private sector and spanning more than one element of the triple helix. You will also bring a deep understanding of the factors affecting innovation-led growth and productivity at a city-region, national and international level. You will have the ability to set out a clear and compelling vision to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders within and beyond IGM, and outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the development of Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem and deliver prosperity across our region, at a time when the role of city-regions in driving innovation-led growth is high on the agenda of local and national leaders. The Chair will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the position and time commitment. All applications should be directed to our retained advisors, Anderson Quigley. For more information, please visit using reference AQ3115. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Elliott Rae on (0), or Aino Betts at , (0). The closing date for applications is noon on 31 st March 2025. IGM is a collaboration between business, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester's universities. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the IGM team on behalf of the collaborative partnership. We understand the importance of having a diverse board and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
Contract: Three-year fixed term initially Time commitment: 2-3 days per month Location: Greater Manchester, hosted by Manchester Metropolitan University Innovation Greater Manchester (IGM) is a new triple-helix partnership, overseen by an industry-led Board, whose goal is to radically increase levels of investment in research, development and innovation in Greater Manchester. IGM harnesses the collaborative power of businesses, universities and local government to support clusters of innovation-led businesses and increase productivity, high quality jobs and prosperity. IGM will enable our city-region to be a leader of the fourth industrial revolution, known globally for the strength of its innovation ecosystem. We are now seeking to appoint a new Chair of the IGM Board. The Board members are senior leaders, including chief executives and vice-chancellors, drawn from Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem, spanning business, the public sector and the city-region's universities. The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the Board is effective in owning, updating and delivering the GM Innovation Plan. IGM is now entering a new phase of operation, moving from being largely a coordinating structure to an entity with its own resources and staff. An appointment has been made to the new Director of IGM role, with whom the Chair will work closely to continue to shape the Board's roles and functions and bring its ambitious plans to life. You will bring board level experience of leadership and delivery in complex, innovation-led organisations, ideally in the private sector and spanning more than one element of the triple helix. You will also bring a deep understanding of the factors affecting innovation-led growth and productivity at a city-region, national and international level. You will have the ability to set out a clear and compelling vision to a wide range of audiences, including senior stakeholders within and beyond IGM, and outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the development of Greater Manchester's innovation ecosystem and deliver prosperity across our region, at a time when the role of city-regions in driving innovation-led growth is high on the agenda of local and national leaders. The Chair will be remunerated at a level commensurate with the position and time commitment. All applications should be directed to our retained advisors, Anderson Quigley. For more information, please visit using reference AQ3115. For a confidential discussion, please contact: Elliott Rae on (0), or Aino Betts at , (0). The closing date for applications is noon on 31 st March 2025. IGM is a collaboration between business, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Greater Manchester's universities. Manchester Metropolitan University is hosting the IGM team on behalf of the collaborative partnership. We understand the importance of having a diverse board and the benefits it can bring to ensuring diversity of thought and innovation in everything we do. We, therefore, encourage applications from our local and international communities, in particular people from ethnic minority groups, disabled people and people who identify as LGBTQIA+.
This is an exciting time to join University of Staffordshire. We recently unveiled our new name and brand identity: a bold step forward in repositioning ourselves as the UK's leading modern university. University of Staffordshire is delivering exceptional education to our 20,000 learners across the globe. Based around the compelling messaging of being 'your place of possibility', with three locations in Staffordshire and a further hub in East London and a vibrant new look and feel, and a stronger voice, we are celebrating diversity, opportunity and inclusivity. We are a community that lifts all and can be an unstoppable force for change. The rebranding also reflects our commitment to the county of Staffordshire, the wider region and beyond. It encapsulates our vision for the future and the endless possibilities that education can unlock. This inaugural role of Executive Director of Business to Markets is pivotal to our ongoing success. In short, the role holder will be responsible for all aspects of income generation, working alongside our Executive Deans and fellow Executive Directors. You will be accountable for our business to consumer activities (student recruitment onto our on-campus provision), for our academic partnerships to ensure they deliver the expected growth plans, and engaging with employers, business to business, particularly in relation to our apprenticeship provision. You will join in the midst of our 2022 - 2027 Strategy, playing a key part in delivering on Next Generation Education, Experience, Engagement and Environment. University of Staffordshire has long been a beacon of innovation in the modern higher education sector and this role represents an essential part of our growth driving income generation activities in the UK and overseas. We are seeking a true pioneer, an individual who has the ambition and goals of an entrepreneurial institution, leading the way in providing skills training and education for our community of global learners in the UK and overseas. You will bring commerciality to the portfolio, challenge the status quo and play your role in driving us forwards, against the context of both increasing challenges and opportunities. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Martin Jones, has provided, through outstanding leadership, an exceptional blueprint through our strategy and we now invite individuals who share this tenacity and drive for success to apply for this sector defining position. You will be a commercially-minded individual: highly skilled in both strategic and operational environments, driving growth and opportunity both internally and externally. You will have a clear understanding of the challenges facing the University in both its domestic and international markets and will have the experience and enthusiasm to build a compelling vision for commercial success and institutional growth. This is a career defining role, and one that will provide huge scope for personal and professional impact. Location: Staffordshire, England Salary: Commensurate on Experience The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 16 th March 2025. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Research Associate, Ellie Beveridge on . Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website . Please visit the following link in order to find more information about the use of personal information provided by candidates to the university: .
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting time to join University of Staffordshire. We recently unveiled our new name and brand identity: a bold step forward in repositioning ourselves as the UK's leading modern university. University of Staffordshire is delivering exceptional education to our 20,000 learners across the globe. Based around the compelling messaging of being 'your place of possibility', with three locations in Staffordshire and a further hub in East London and a vibrant new look and feel, and a stronger voice, we are celebrating diversity, opportunity and inclusivity. We are a community that lifts all and can be an unstoppable force for change. The rebranding also reflects our commitment to the county of Staffordshire, the wider region and beyond. It encapsulates our vision for the future and the endless possibilities that education can unlock. This inaugural role of Executive Director of Business to Markets is pivotal to our ongoing success. In short, the role holder will be responsible for all aspects of income generation, working alongside our Executive Deans and fellow Executive Directors. You will be accountable for our business to consumer activities (student recruitment onto our on-campus provision), for our academic partnerships to ensure they deliver the expected growth plans, and engaging with employers, business to business, particularly in relation to our apprenticeship provision. You will join in the midst of our 2022 - 2027 Strategy, playing a key part in delivering on Next Generation Education, Experience, Engagement and Environment. University of Staffordshire has long been a beacon of innovation in the modern higher education sector and this role represents an essential part of our growth driving income generation activities in the UK and overseas. We are seeking a true pioneer, an individual who has the ambition and goals of an entrepreneurial institution, leading the way in providing skills training and education for our community of global learners in the UK and overseas. You will bring commerciality to the portfolio, challenge the status quo and play your role in driving us forwards, against the context of both increasing challenges and opportunities. Our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Martin Jones, has provided, through outstanding leadership, an exceptional blueprint through our strategy and we now invite individuals who share this tenacity and drive for success to apply for this sector defining position. You will be a commercially-minded individual: highly skilled in both strategic and operational environments, driving growth and opportunity both internally and externally. You will have a clear understanding of the challenges facing the University in both its domestic and international markets and will have the experience and enthusiasm to build a compelling vision for commercial success and institutional growth. This is a career defining role, and one that will provide huge scope for personal and professional impact. Location: Staffordshire, England Salary: Commensurate on Experience The closing date for applications is midnight (GMT) on Sunday 16 th March 2025. If you would like to discuss this opportunity further or have any questions about the role, please contact Research Associate, Ellie Beveridge on . Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website . Please visit the following link in order to find more information about the use of personal information provided by candidates to the university: .
London South Bank University and LSBU Group transforms lives, communities, businesses and society through high quality professional and technical education and insight. We were established over 130 years ago with a mission to effect social mobility for the people of south London by improving their employment opportunities and providing access to the applied knowledge that would advance their businesses. Other than an increasingly national and global reach, that mission remains almost unchanged and today we are an innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking institution committed to providing high-quality education and real-world skills to over 31,000 students. Our distinctive Group structure has delivered a decade of innovation and transformation, and comprises South Bank Academies, South Bank Colleges, South Bank Enterprises and London South Bank University. The Group works to one vision and seeks to deliver a holistic solution to the educational needs of communities and business both locally and globally. We are now seeking to appoint our next Vice-Chancellor & CEO, an exceptional leader to continue to build on the University and Group's many achievements, developing and delivering a vision for the Group over the coming period, and enhancing its position at a time of significant change in higher education in the UK and around the world. The role of Vice-Chancellor & CEO requires an exceptional combination of executive leadership experience, strategic vision, and in an increasingly demanding financial environment for education providers, commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to inspire innovative thinking and action. The successful candidate will bring well evidenced leadership experience, clarity of strategic purpose and highly developed communication and influencing skills, to provide inspiration and direction across the Group. Passionate about the education and skills agenda, values-driven and with a record of building excellent relationships, they will motivate and engage our staff and students, and extend our reach, impact and reputation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a progressive and ambitious University and Group whilst ensuring its future position at a time of change in higher education and exploring new possibilities to strengthen further our student experience and all-round academic excellence. If you have the experience, skills and track record of success we are looking for, and share our drive and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications are invited by close of business on March 31 st 2025. LSBU is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and would welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
London South Bank University and LSBU Group transforms lives, communities, businesses and society through high quality professional and technical education and insight. We were established over 130 years ago with a mission to effect social mobility for the people of south London by improving their employment opportunities and providing access to the applied knowledge that would advance their businesses. Other than an increasingly national and global reach, that mission remains almost unchanged and today we are an innovative, dynamic and forward-thinking institution committed to providing high-quality education and real-world skills to over 31,000 students. Our distinctive Group structure has delivered a decade of innovation and transformation, and comprises South Bank Academies, South Bank Colleges, South Bank Enterprises and London South Bank University. The Group works to one vision and seeks to deliver a holistic solution to the educational needs of communities and business both locally and globally. We are now seeking to appoint our next Vice-Chancellor & CEO, an exceptional leader to continue to build on the University and Group's many achievements, developing and delivering a vision for the Group over the coming period, and enhancing its position at a time of significant change in higher education in the UK and around the world. The role of Vice-Chancellor & CEO requires an exceptional combination of executive leadership experience, strategic vision, and in an increasingly demanding financial environment for education providers, commercial and financial acumen, and the ability to inspire innovative thinking and action. The successful candidate will bring well evidenced leadership experience, clarity of strategic purpose and highly developed communication and influencing skills, to provide inspiration and direction across the Group. Passionate about the education and skills agenda, values-driven and with a record of building excellent relationships, they will motivate and engage our staff and students, and extend our reach, impact and reputation. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a progressive and ambitious University and Group whilst ensuring its future position at a time of change in higher education and exploring new possibilities to strengthen further our student experience and all-round academic excellence. If you have the experience, skills and track record of success we are looking for, and share our drive and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you. Applications are invited by close of business on March 31 st 2025. LSBU is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and would welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Executive Officer to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will lead on the School's ambitious strategic priorities, taking us to new heights. In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE's strategic goals. By the end of 2024's financial year we had exceeded the goal and, following a recalibration study, have set ambitious goals for 2030. Kerrie Holland, the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, is joining LSE in March 2025 from Aston University where she has been based since 2018. She will bring a wealth of experience in this area and will drive LSE's strategic goals that seeks to realise the power that a strong programme of alumni relations will bring while building on the success of the School's Campaign to date. Kerrie will oversee the work of a rapidly expanding team and will form part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division. The successful candidate will work closely with her and other Executive Officer to ensure priorities are managed and time is used strategically. The Executive Directors all operate to busy schedules, involving a substantial amount of travel, and the Executive Officer plays a key role in helping to conduct business in a timely and efficient manner by providing high-level administrative support. What you will bring to the role Here are some key qualities and experience we would expect you to bring to the role: Secretarial/administrative experience at a senior level with a focus on complex diary management and financial administration. Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills in dealing with prominent external contacts and colleagues at all levels of the organization. Highly organised with ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines. While not essential, we would love to hear if you have: Experience of working in a large and complex organisation. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. To apply for this post, please go to our website via the button below. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the "contact us" links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Corey Moore, Senior Executive Officer (PAGE), at The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16 March 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will take place in person on either Tuesday 25 March or Wednesday 26 March.
Mar 06, 2025
Full time
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Executive Officer to the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance. The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning and research in the world. Founded in 1895, LSE counts 18 Nobel prize winners among its alumni and staff. In July 2023, we announced the appointment of incoming President and Vice Chancellor, Professor Larry Kramer, a visionary leader and scholar who will lead on the School's ambitious strategic priorities, taking us to new heights. In November 2021, we launched the public phase of Shaping the World, our major £350 million philanthropy and engagement Campaign to underpin LSE's strategic goals. By the end of 2024's financial year we had exceeded the goal and, following a recalibration study, have set ambitious goals for 2030. Kerrie Holland, the Executive Director of Alumni Engagement and Individual Giving, is joining LSE in March 2025 from Aston University where she has been based since 2018. She will bring a wealth of experience in this area and will drive LSE's strategic goals that seeks to realise the power that a strong programme of alumni relations will bring while building on the success of the School's Campaign to date. Kerrie will oversee the work of a rapidly expanding team and will form part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Philanthropy and Global Engagement Division. The successful candidate will work closely with her and other Executive Officer to ensure priorities are managed and time is used strategically. The Executive Directors all operate to busy schedules, involving a substantial amount of travel, and the Executive Officer plays a key role in helping to conduct business in a timely and efficient manner by providing high-level administrative support. What you will bring to the role Here are some key qualities and experience we would expect you to bring to the role: Secretarial/administrative experience at a senior level with a focus on complex diary management and financial administration. Excellent communication, relationship building and interpersonal skills in dealing with prominent external contacts and colleagues at all levels of the organization. Highly organised with ability to plan, prioritise, multi-task and work to deadlines. While not essential, we would love to hear if you have: Experience of working in a large and complex organisation. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. To apply for this post, please go to our website via the button below. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the "contact us" links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Corey Moore, Senior Executive Officer (PAGE), at The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 16 March 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications. Interviews will take place in person on either Tuesday 25 March or Wednesday 26 March.
Liverpool Hope University is a liberal arts inspired university with research and teaching across many subjects within the broad areas of Creative Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, and Business. At Hope, we are deeply committed to a culture of research and knowledge exchange and to prepare our graduates to serve the common good. We strive to be an anchor institution in our region; contributing to solutions for local and global challenges; to the development of a skilled and future ready workforce and to realising a more equitable society. We are recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will play a critical role in supporting the University's strategic development and delivery of operational plans and goals. They will manage and enhance the University's Financial Operations, Estates, IT systems, Conferencing and Catering functions. This position is essential for aligning these critical areas with the institution's strategic objectives and ensuring their contribution to the University's success and sustainability in line with the University's Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will offer a background in strategic financial delivery, outstanding organisational and leadership capabilities, and a dedication to cultivating a collaborative and innovative campus environment. The day-to-day management in all areas within the Chief Operating Officer's portfolio are led by the respective Directors and managers of services with the COO providing leadership and overarching strategic guidance and practical support. Working as a member of the Vice Chancellor's Advisory Group and the University Executive Board, the emphasis will be on driving quality, efficiency and efficacy across all operations and services, supporting growth, sustainability, innovation and a culture underpinned by our core values. As a key senior leader, the Chief Operating Officer will have a successful track record in managing in a fast-paced complex environment across a broad range of operations. The successful candidate will be a positive role model, able to demonstrate a noticeable commitment to improving our working culture and helping to build a positive and enabling environment for all. Liverpool Hope is a University where the individual and individuality matter. We want ambitious people to grow and develop with us and we value and recognise staff contributions and achievements. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive learning and working environment that recognises and respects difference. This post is permanent, subject to the normal probationary period of 12 months. Role Specification Chief Operating Officer Ref: LHUCOO1
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Liverpool Hope University is a liberal arts inspired university with research and teaching across many subjects within the broad areas of Creative Arts, Humanities, Sciences, Education, Social Sciences, and Business. At Hope, we are deeply committed to a culture of research and knowledge exchange and to prepare our graduates to serve the common good. We strive to be an anchor institution in our region; contributing to solutions for local and global challenges; to the development of a skilled and future ready workforce and to realising a more equitable society. We are recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) who will play a critical role in supporting the University's strategic development and delivery of operational plans and goals. They will manage and enhance the University's Financial Operations, Estates, IT systems, Conferencing and Catering functions. This position is essential for aligning these critical areas with the institution's strategic objectives and ensuring their contribution to the University's success and sustainability in line with the University's Strategic Plan. The ideal candidate will offer a background in strategic financial delivery, outstanding organisational and leadership capabilities, and a dedication to cultivating a collaborative and innovative campus environment. The day-to-day management in all areas within the Chief Operating Officer's portfolio are led by the respective Directors and managers of services with the COO providing leadership and overarching strategic guidance and practical support. Working as a member of the Vice Chancellor's Advisory Group and the University Executive Board, the emphasis will be on driving quality, efficiency and efficacy across all operations and services, supporting growth, sustainability, innovation and a culture underpinned by our core values. As a key senior leader, the Chief Operating Officer will have a successful track record in managing in a fast-paced complex environment across a broad range of operations. The successful candidate will be a positive role model, able to demonstrate a noticeable commitment to improving our working culture and helping to build a positive and enabling environment for all. Liverpool Hope is a University where the individual and individuality matter. We want ambitious people to grow and develop with us and we value and recognise staff contributions and achievements. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive learning and working environment that recognises and respects difference. This post is permanent, subject to the normal probationary period of 12 months. Role Specification Chief Operating Officer Ref: LHUCOO1
General Counsel and Director of Legal Services This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead and shape the legal services function of a leading UK university. As General Counsel & Director of Legal Services, you will be the University's principal legal advisor, responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and providing strategic counsel to the Vice Chancellor and Executive Board on a wide range of matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in advising on governance, regulatory frameworks, and commercial matters, all while safeguarding the University's reputation and legal standing. From major research partnerships and commercial ventures to student policies and employment law, your expertise will help navigate the complexities of the higher education sector. You will lead a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal services. Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal matters will be crucial in supporting the University's strategic goals and ambitions. This is an exciting leadership role where you will not only oversee day-to-day legal operations but also contribute to our long-term institutional strategy, innovation, and compliance in a dynamic and evolving sector. What will you be doing? Key responsibilities of the role will include: Leading and managing a team of legal professionals, fostering a proactive and customer-oriented culture. Providing expert legal advice to senior management, interpreting legal requirements to mitigate risks. Overseeing the legal aspects of major projects, ensuring robust and commercially sound decisions. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of legislation affecting University operations and proactively advising on necessary actions. Managing our compliance with key regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act and Freedom of Speech policies. You should apply if You meet the following criteria: Qualified Solicitor with significant senior-level experience. Proven expertise in strategic delivery and management of legal services. Specialist knowledge in areas relevant to higher education (e.g., commercial contracts, intellectual property). Exceptional leadership skills with experience in building and motivating high-performing legal teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. For a full view of our requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate brochure. Benefits of working for the University include: A total of 40 days annual leave per year including bank holidays. Automatic entry to an extremely generous, hybrid pension scheme (both defined benefit and defined contribution elements). Hybrid working environment. Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs, and background. Additional Information For informal queries, please contact Matt Ellis, Senior Resourcing Business Partner at . This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Our Strategy and Mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision, and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
General Counsel and Director of Legal Services This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead and shape the legal services function of a leading UK university. As General Counsel & Director of Legal Services, you will be the University's principal legal advisor, responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and providing strategic counsel to the Vice Chancellor and Executive Board on a wide range of matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in advising on governance, regulatory frameworks, and commercial matters, all while safeguarding the University's reputation and legal standing. From major research partnerships and commercial ventures to student policies and employment law, your expertise will help navigate the complexities of the higher education sector. You will lead a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal services. Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal matters will be crucial in supporting the University's strategic goals and ambitions. This is an exciting leadership role where you will not only oversee day-to-day legal operations but also contribute to our long-term institutional strategy, innovation, and compliance in a dynamic and evolving sector. What will you be doing? Key responsibilities of the role will include: Leading and managing a team of legal professionals, fostering a proactive and customer-oriented culture. Providing expert legal advice to senior management, interpreting legal requirements to mitigate risks. Overseeing the legal aspects of major projects, ensuring robust and commercially sound decisions. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of legislation affecting University operations and proactively advising on necessary actions. Managing our compliance with key regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act and Freedom of Speech policies. You should apply if You meet the following criteria: Qualified Solicitor with significant senior-level experience. Proven expertise in strategic delivery and management of legal services. Specialist knowledge in areas relevant to higher education (e.g., commercial contracts, intellectual property). Exceptional leadership skills with experience in building and motivating high-performing legal teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. For a full view of our requirements and responsibilities, please refer to the attached candidate brochure. Benefits of working for the University include: A total of 40 days annual leave per year including bank holidays. Automatic entry to an extremely generous, hybrid pension scheme (both defined benefit and defined contribution elements). Hybrid working environment. Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs, and background. Additional Information For informal queries, please contact Matt Ellis, Senior Resourcing Business Partner at . This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Our Strategy and Mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision, and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
General Counsel and Director of Legal Services This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead and shape the legal services function of a leading UK university. As General Counsel & Director of Legal Services, you will be the University's principal legal advisor, responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and providing strategic counsel to the Vice Chancellor and Executive Board on a wide range of matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in advising on governance, regulatory frameworks, and commercial matters, all while safeguarding the University's reputation and legal standing. From major research partnerships and commercial ventures to student policies and employment law, your expertise will help navigate the complexities of the higher education sector. You will lead a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal services. Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal matters will be crucial in supporting the University's strategic goals and ambitions. This is an exciting leadership role where you will not only oversee day-to-day legal operations but also contribute to our long-term institutional strategy, innovation, and compliance in a dynamic and evolving sector. What will you be doing? Key responsibilities of the role will include: Leading and managing a team of legal professionals, fostering a proactive and customer-oriented culture. Providing expert legal advice to senior management, interpreting legal requirements to mitigate risks. Overseeing the legal aspects of major projects, ensuring robust and commercially sound decisions. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of legislation affecting University operations and proactively advising on necessary actions. Managing our compliance with key regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act and Freedom of Speech policies. You should apply if You meet the following criteria: Qualified Solicitor with significant senior-level experience. Proven expertise in strategic delivery and management of legal services. Specialist knowledge in areas relevant to higher education (e.g., commercial contracts, intellectual property). Exceptional leadership skills with experience in building and motivating high-performing legal teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Benefits of working for the University include: A total of 40 days annual leave per year including bank holidays. Automatic entry to an extremely generous, hybrid pension scheme (both defined benefit and defined contribution elements). Hybrid working environment. Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs and background. For informal queries, please contact Matt Ellis, Senior Resourcing Business Partner at . This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Feb 16, 2025
Full time
General Counsel and Director of Legal Services This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced legal professional to lead and shape the legal services function of a leading UK university. As General Counsel & Director of Legal Services, you will be the University's principal legal advisor, responsible for ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and providing strategic counsel to the Vice Chancellor and Executive Board on a wide range of matters. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in advising on governance, regulatory frameworks, and commercial matters, all while safeguarding the University's reputation and legal standing. From major research partnerships and commercial ventures to student policies and employment law, your expertise will help navigate the complexities of the higher education sector. You will lead a team of legal professionals, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, solution-focused legal services. Your ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice on complex legal matters will be crucial in supporting the University's strategic goals and ambitions. This is an exciting leadership role where you will not only oversee day-to-day legal operations but also contribute to our long-term institutional strategy, innovation, and compliance in a dynamic and evolving sector. What will you be doing? Key responsibilities of the role will include: Leading and managing a team of legal professionals, fostering a proactive and customer-oriented culture. Providing expert legal advice to senior management, interpreting legal requirements to mitigate risks. Overseeing the legal aspects of major projects, ensuring robust and commercially sound decisions. Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of legislation affecting University operations and proactively advising on necessary actions. Managing our compliance with key regulations, including the Modern Slavery Act and Freedom of Speech policies. You should apply if You meet the following criteria: Qualified Solicitor with significant senior-level experience. Proven expertise in strategic delivery and management of legal services. Specialist knowledge in areas relevant to higher education (e.g., commercial contracts, intellectual property). Exceptional leadership skills with experience in building and motivating high-performing legal teams. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Benefits of working for the University include: A total of 40 days annual leave per year including bank holidays. Automatic entry to an extremely generous, hybrid pension scheme (both defined benefit and defined contribution elements). Hybrid working environment. Inclusive culture, valuing the diversity of thought, beliefs and background. For informal queries, please contact Matt Ellis, Senior Resourcing Business Partner at . This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Our strategy and mission We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values. The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives - particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth's Job Board. This platform is your gateway to exciting career opportunities within our institution. We value equality, diversity, inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a global employer of choice, our exceptional people work collaboratively to achieve excellence - together we are Portsmouth. Job profile for Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Science Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Science Location: Portsmouth Job Reference: REC Job description The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility, and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Executive Dean is responsible for the development and delivery of Faculty level strategic planning and implementation, and financial sustainability that will support the delivery of the University vision. This post will provide inspirational leadership and management of its constituent academic areas. They will lead the development and delivery of ground-breaking educational partnerships, educational quality, and excellent research. The Executive Dean is directly accountable to the Provost and, as a member of the University Executive Board, contributes to key decision-making in the best interests of the University. Leadership of strategic cross-University initiatives and projects will be undertaken as agreed with the Provost or Vice-Chancellor. Where the Executive Dean assumes leadership, they will report directly to them on these initiatives and projects. The Executive Dean will have a professional or equivalent professional profile and may engage in teaching, scholarship, or research activity, although this is unlikely to exceed 10% of your time. Interviews for this position are to be held on the 6th May 2025. Benefits Discover the advantages of joining our university: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Long service milestones, and recognition awards for exceptional performance. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership and food on campus schemes. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall, and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised. Apply online University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO12UP
Feb 13, 2025
Full time
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth's Job Board. This platform is your gateway to exciting career opportunities within our institution. We value equality, diversity, inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a global employer of choice, our exceptional people work collaboratively to achieve excellence - together we are Portsmouth. Job profile for Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Science Executive Dean - Faculty of Humanities and Social Science Location: Portsmouth Job Reference: REC Job description The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility, and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Executive Dean is responsible for the development and delivery of Faculty level strategic planning and implementation, and financial sustainability that will support the delivery of the University vision. This post will provide inspirational leadership and management of its constituent academic areas. They will lead the development and delivery of ground-breaking educational partnerships, educational quality, and excellent research. The Executive Dean is directly accountable to the Provost and, as a member of the University Executive Board, contributes to key decision-making in the best interests of the University. Leadership of strategic cross-University initiatives and projects will be undertaken as agreed with the Provost or Vice-Chancellor. Where the Executive Dean assumes leadership, they will report directly to them on these initiatives and projects. The Executive Dean will have a professional or equivalent professional profile and may engage in teaching, scholarship, or research activity, although this is unlikely to exceed 10% of your time. Interviews for this position are to be held on the 6th May 2025. Benefits Discover the advantages of joining our university: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Long service milestones, and recognition awards for exceptional performance. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership and food on campus schemes. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. UKVI Statement: Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall, and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised. Apply online University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO12UP
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth's Job Board. This platform is your gateway to exciting career opportunities within our institution. Please browse through our diverse range of vacancies in academic, administrative, technical, and support roles. We value equality, diversity, inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a global employer of choice, our exceptional people will work in collaboration to achieve excellence - together we are Portsmouth. Search and apply for jobs with us, and keep up to date with any applications you make. Job profile for Executive Dean - Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries Executive Dean - Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries Location: Portsmouth Date: 25/02/2025 The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Salary: Highly Competitive Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full-Time Job category/type: Permanent - Full-Time Job reference: REC Job description The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share, and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility, and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Executive Dean is responsible for the development and delivery of Faculty level strategic planning and implementation, and financial sustainability that will support the delivery of the University vision. This post will provide inspirational leadership and management of its constituent academic areas. They will lead the development and delivery of ground-breaking educational partnerships, educational quality, and excellent research. The Executive Dean is directly accountable to the Provost and as a member of the University Executive Board contributes to key decision-making in the best interests of the University. Leadership of strategic cross-University initiatives and projects will be undertaken as agreed with the Provost or Vice-Chancellor. Where the Executive Dean assumes leadership, they will report directly to them on these initiatives and projects. The Executive Dean will have a professional or equivalent professional profile and may engage in teaching, scholarship, or research activity, although this is unlikely to exceed 10% of your time. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) The interviews for this position will be held on the 8th May 2025. Benefits Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits. UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised. University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO12UP
Feb 11, 2025
Full time
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth's Job Board. This platform is your gateway to exciting career opportunities within our institution. Please browse through our diverse range of vacancies in academic, administrative, technical, and support roles. We value equality, diversity, inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As a global employer of choice, our exceptional people will work in collaboration to achieve excellence - together we are Portsmouth. Search and apply for jobs with us, and keep up to date with any applications you make. Job profile for Executive Dean - Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries Executive Dean - Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries Location: Portsmouth Date: 25/02/2025 The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable, the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included. Job details Salary: Highly Competitive Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full-Time Job category/type: Permanent - Full-Time Job reference: REC Job description The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share, and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group - one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility, and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The Executive Dean is responsible for the development and delivery of Faculty level strategic planning and implementation, and financial sustainability that will support the delivery of the University vision. This post will provide inspirational leadership and management of its constituent academic areas. They will lead the development and delivery of ground-breaking educational partnerships, educational quality, and excellent research. The Executive Dean is directly accountable to the Provost and as a member of the University Executive Board contributes to key decision-making in the best interests of the University. Leadership of strategic cross-University initiatives and projects will be undertaken as agreed with the Provost or Vice-Chancellor. Where the Executive Dean assumes leadership, they will report directly to them on these initiatives and projects. The Executive Dean will have a professional or equivalent professional profile and may engage in teaching, scholarship, or research activity, although this is unlikely to exceed 10% of your time. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) The interviews for this position will be held on the 8th May 2025. Benefits Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32-35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don't stop there - click 'apply' for further information on My Reward and Benefits. UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer, we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised. University House, Winston Churchill Ave, Portsmouth PO12UP
Fantastic opportunity to join the University of Leeds in a newly created role A senior and influential role within the wider team About Our Client This is an exciting time to join the University of Leeds, in 2021 we published our new 10-year values driven strategy: Universal values, Global Change. At the heart of this strategy is the ambition to create stronger impact locally, nationally and globally; harnessing our expertise to drive change and help create a more equitable and sustainable future. The Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk and the University's leadership team are focused on creating an equal and diverse values-driven organisation. We aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retains the best staff and students from all backgrounds, supporting them to achieve their ambitions and, in so doing, contributing to our institutional strategic aims. Job Description The University of Leeds continues to see growth in their online education portfolio and to support our ambitious development plans we are creating a team dedicated to the development and delivery of our online learning portfolio. The Head of Online Marketing will oversee the strategy and delivery of marketing plans that drive enquiries for online programmes, short courses and microcredentials. This role will be metrics driven to achieve KPI's related to leads and enquiries for online programmes. To build our marketing capabilities in this area, we are looking for a Head of Online Marketing who will be responsible for developing a digital marketing strategy that delivers demand generation and conversion optimisation at the appropriate stages in the online learner journey and in line with agreed KPIs. The successful candidate will develop a funnel strategy that utilises impactful content campaigns, SEO and behavioural analytics to achieve agreed KPIs and are sustainable and scalable for future automation. Working as part of the wider University marketing team and reporting to the Marketing Director (Education Portfolio), you will have responsibility for leading and managing the online marketing team. As a newly created position, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to build their own team of digital marketing experts responsible for building brand awareness of our online portfolio and driving learner enrolments. The role will lead on the selection and management of the appropriate external agency relationships. The Head of Online Marketing will work closely with internal colleagues from digital education, marketing, communications, IT, admissions and other senior stakeholders. They will also collaborate with stakeholders from our external strategic partnerships; Pearson, Coursera and FutureLearn. This will involve gathering, analysing and presenting intelligence from internal and external sources to inform a market-driven strategy aligned with enrolment KPI's and the Universities, Digital Transformation Strategy. What will you bring to the role? Develop and evolve strong value propositions for the online portfolio, making it relevant to a wide range of audiences/learners and aligning into the content strategy Develop short and long term marketing strategies that achieve brand awareness, lead generation and enrolment targets Continually analyse the learner journey and identify top-of-funnel and middle-of-funnel strategies that further qualify and engage prospects Research, create, and maintain learner personas at a brand and programme level Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering an online learner journey utilising existing web resources and developing innovative solutions for the future Develop and deliver impactful campaigns that drive qualified leads and enrollments Work with University partners to employ a successful SEO strategy and in line with this, develop content marketing that aligns with user interests and core business/marketing objectives Analyse and report on campaign and pipeline performance and continuously adapt tactics to optimise conversion rates Generate new ideas for content and possible media partnerships that leverage the unique strengths of our programmes and higher education partnerships Work closely with external agencies and oversee their execution of our specific campaigns and SEO needs, with a focus on organic search strategy Reporting to the Marketing Director and working closely with key stakeholders, in particular the Leeds Online Director and management team, ensuring effective strategies to deliver against strategic objectives/KPIs Work with academic colleagues to actively manage the online portfolio, develop new programmes and recommend and agree pricing and scholarship strategies and student number plans Collaborate with marketing colleagues to ensure our online education is appropriately positioned within the University's marketing strategy, ensuring clarity of proposition and targeted audience engagement The Successful Applicant Experience of leading campaign management and digital strategies within a competitive product/retail environment Collaborative team-player with a solutions-oriented mindset and an ability to manage goals with cross-functional teams, preferably in a matrix organisation Respected people manager who motivates and prioritises the development of their team Experience of managing strategic partners and marketing/digital agencies A proven track record of creating digital experiences for a customer acquisition funnel Data driven and able to effectively interpret analytics in tactics that meet agreed KPIs Strong knowledge of on-page SEO and its relationship with content marketing Understanding of web development, search signals including backlinks, social media, and keywords Prior experience of implementing marketing technology including CRM and automation Able to communicate effectively across mediums Excel in a fast-paced environment and adhere to tight deadlines with minimal oversight Flexible in responding to changes and business priorities Embraces change and enjoys learning new platforms, programs, etc. What's on Offer 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's over 40 days a year! Generous pension scheme - the University contributes 21.6% of salary; Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls; Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and more; Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPSZJNZ
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Fantastic opportunity to join the University of Leeds in a newly created role A senior and influential role within the wider team About Our Client This is an exciting time to join the University of Leeds, in 2021 we published our new 10-year values driven strategy: Universal values, Global Change. At the heart of this strategy is the ambition to create stronger impact locally, nationally and globally; harnessing our expertise to drive change and help create a more equitable and sustainable future. The Vice-Chancellor Simone Buitendijk and the University's leadership team are focused on creating an equal and diverse values-driven organisation. We aim to create an inclusive environment that attracts, develops and retains the best staff and students from all backgrounds, supporting them to achieve their ambitions and, in so doing, contributing to our institutional strategic aims. Job Description The University of Leeds continues to see growth in their online education portfolio and to support our ambitious development plans we are creating a team dedicated to the development and delivery of our online learning portfolio. The Head of Online Marketing will oversee the strategy and delivery of marketing plans that drive enquiries for online programmes, short courses and microcredentials. This role will be metrics driven to achieve KPI's related to leads and enquiries for online programmes. To build our marketing capabilities in this area, we are looking for a Head of Online Marketing who will be responsible for developing a digital marketing strategy that delivers demand generation and conversion optimisation at the appropriate stages in the online learner journey and in line with agreed KPIs. The successful candidate will develop a funnel strategy that utilises impactful content campaigns, SEO and behavioural analytics to achieve agreed KPIs and are sustainable and scalable for future automation. Working as part of the wider University marketing team and reporting to the Marketing Director (Education Portfolio), you will have responsibility for leading and managing the online marketing team. As a newly created position, the successful candidate will be given the opportunity to build their own team of digital marketing experts responsible for building brand awareness of our online portfolio and driving learner enrolments. The role will lead on the selection and management of the appropriate external agency relationships. The Head of Online Marketing will work closely with internal colleagues from digital education, marketing, communications, IT, admissions and other senior stakeholders. They will also collaborate with stakeholders from our external strategic partnerships; Pearson, Coursera and FutureLearn. This will involve gathering, analysing and presenting intelligence from internal and external sources to inform a market-driven strategy aligned with enrolment KPI's and the Universities, Digital Transformation Strategy. What will you bring to the role? Develop and evolve strong value propositions for the online portfolio, making it relevant to a wide range of audiences/learners and aligning into the content strategy Develop short and long term marketing strategies that achieve brand awareness, lead generation and enrolment targets Continually analyse the learner journey and identify top-of-funnel and middle-of-funnel strategies that further qualify and engage prospects Research, create, and maintain learner personas at a brand and programme level Play a pivotal role in developing and delivering an online learner journey utilising existing web resources and developing innovative solutions for the future Develop and deliver impactful campaigns that drive qualified leads and enrollments Work with University partners to employ a successful SEO strategy and in line with this, develop content marketing that aligns with user interests and core business/marketing objectives Analyse and report on campaign and pipeline performance and continuously adapt tactics to optimise conversion rates Generate new ideas for content and possible media partnerships that leverage the unique strengths of our programmes and higher education partnerships Work closely with external agencies and oversee their execution of our specific campaigns and SEO needs, with a focus on organic search strategy Reporting to the Marketing Director and working closely with key stakeholders, in particular the Leeds Online Director and management team, ensuring effective strategies to deliver against strategic objectives/KPIs Work with academic colleagues to actively manage the online portfolio, develop new programmes and recommend and agree pricing and scholarship strategies and student number plans Collaborate with marketing colleagues to ensure our online education is appropriately positioned within the University's marketing strategy, ensuring clarity of proposition and targeted audience engagement The Successful Applicant Experience of leading campaign management and digital strategies within a competitive product/retail environment Collaborative team-player with a solutions-oriented mindset and an ability to manage goals with cross-functional teams, preferably in a matrix organisation Respected people manager who motivates and prioritises the development of their team Experience of managing strategic partners and marketing/digital agencies A proven track record of creating digital experiences for a customer acquisition funnel Data driven and able to effectively interpret analytics in tactics that meet agreed KPIs Strong knowledge of on-page SEO and its relationship with content marketing Understanding of web development, search signals including backlinks, social media, and keywords Prior experience of implementing marketing technology including CRM and automation Able to communicate effectively across mediums Excel in a fast-paced environment and adhere to tight deadlines with minimal oversight Flexible in responding to changes and business priorities Embraces change and enjoys learning new platforms, programs, etc. What's on Offer 26 days holiday plus 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That's over 40 days a year! Generous pension scheme - the University contributes 21.6% of salary; Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls; Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and more; Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page. Ref Code: MPSZJNZ
ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Head of Subject £67,541 - £75,995 depending on experience Cirencester, GL7 6JS ABOUT US The Royal Agricultural University is a university which prides itself on our long history and tradition but which is firmly setting its sights on the future. Since the beginning when we were founded in 1845, we have been outward-looking with a spirit of innovation, resilience and service demonstrated through our pioneering advances in farming productivity and across the land-based industries. The impact of RAU graduates since its foundation has been extraordinary, not just in the UK but globally. Our academics have a long tradition of providing practical solutions to real world problems through their applied research and expertise in knowledge exchange. We take very seriously our responsibility in the coming years to lead and to innovate in these areas and ensure that our graduates can navigate the great challenges ahead. ABOUT THE POSTS We are looking for two outstanding individuals to join us as Head of Subject to provide academic leadership in disciplines associated with: Agricultural Sciences and Practice Land and Property Management This is an exciting opportunity to play a major role in our ambitious plans for the future development of the University. The Head of Subject is a pivotal leadership role to drive a culture of academic high performance - leading the continual improvement of the learning experience of our students, broadening and diversifying the reach of our teaching portfolio, and nurturing excellence in our research and knowledge exchange activity through the effective line management of academic staff in the subject area. The Agricultural Sciences and Practice subject area includes Agriculture, Equine, Livestock and Environmental Science incorporating our REF research themes of Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, Equine Science, Livestock Health and Welfare. The Land and Property Management subject area includes Land, Property, Food Supply Chain, Business and Heritage Management incorporating our REF research themes of Food Policy, Quality and Security and Sustaining the Rural Economy and Landscape. Ideally, you will be a role model in learning and teaching innovation in higher education with a strong commitment to advanced scholarship, and have an empowering leadership style to support and guide individual academic staff on the effectiveness of their teaching, professional development and scholarly activity. You will be a team player with a quality-eye on improving standards, and have a thorough understanding of curriculum design, modular systems and quality assurance monitoring frameworks in higher education. You will bring energy and dynamism to the role and be a passionate advocate, internally and externally, for your subject and for the University. For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit: For an informal discussion about either of these appointments, please contact Professor David Main, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Planning and Resources) on email at Closing date for applications: 27 th January 2023. Interviews will be held on: 1 March 2023 for Agricultural Sciences and Practice 8 March 2023 for Land and Property Management The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this leve
Dec 10, 2022
Full time
Head of Subject £67,541 - £75,995 depending on experience Cirencester, GL7 6JS ABOUT US The Royal Agricultural University is a university which prides itself on our long history and tradition but which is firmly setting its sights on the future. Since the beginning when we were founded in 1845, we have been outward-looking with a spirit of innovation, resilience and service demonstrated through our pioneering advances in farming productivity and across the land-based industries. The impact of RAU graduates since its foundation has been extraordinary, not just in the UK but globally. Our academics have a long tradition of providing practical solutions to real world problems through their applied research and expertise in knowledge exchange. We take very seriously our responsibility in the coming years to lead and to innovate in these areas and ensure that our graduates can navigate the great challenges ahead. ABOUT THE POSTS We are looking for two outstanding individuals to join us as Head of Subject to provide academic leadership in disciplines associated with: Agricultural Sciences and Practice Land and Property Management This is an exciting opportunity to play a major role in our ambitious plans for the future development of the University. The Head of Subject is a pivotal leadership role to drive a culture of academic high performance - leading the continual improvement of the learning experience of our students, broadening and diversifying the reach of our teaching portfolio, and nurturing excellence in our research and knowledge exchange activity through the effective line management of academic staff in the subject area. The Agricultural Sciences and Practice subject area includes Agriculture, Equine, Livestock and Environmental Science incorporating our REF research themes of Sustainable and Regenerative Agriculture, Equine Science, Livestock Health and Welfare. The Land and Property Management subject area includes Land, Property, Food Supply Chain, Business and Heritage Management incorporating our REF research themes of Food Policy, Quality and Security and Sustaining the Rural Economy and Landscape. Ideally, you will be a role model in learning and teaching innovation in higher education with a strong commitment to advanced scholarship, and have an empowering leadership style to support and guide individual academic staff on the effectiveness of their teaching, professional development and scholarly activity. You will be a team player with a quality-eye on improving standards, and have a thorough understanding of curriculum design, modular systems and quality assurance monitoring frameworks in higher education. You will bring energy and dynamism to the role and be a passionate advocate, internally and externally, for your subject and for the University. For a full job description and details on how to apply please visit: For an informal discussion about either of these appointments, please contact Professor David Main, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic Planning and Resources) on email at Closing date for applications: 27 th January 2023. Interviews will be held on: 1 March 2023 for Agricultural Sciences and Practice 8 March 2023 for Land and Property Management The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this leve
UAL has bold plans for the future, and has recently launched a new ten-year strategy, which includes ambitions to bring a high-quality creative education to more students than ever before and to change the world through our creative endeavour. The strategy focuses on social purpose, climate action, learning and teaching, knowledge exchange, and widening access through diversification. UAL s governors will play a key role in overseeing the development of the new strategy and in monitoring the implementation of the related People, Digital, Research, Academic and Estates strategies. Governors have overall responsibility for the strategic direction, educational character and financial sustainability of the University. As we emerge from the pandemic, the skills, knowledge and experience of our governors will be vital, in order to advise the Executive on risks, challenges and opportunities, and to monitor the University s performance. UAL is currently seeking governors with a commitment to its values, aims and objectives, as well as a passion for artistic and/or creative disciplines. In particular, we are seeking up to four new governors who have a professional background in at least one of the following fields: HE leadership. Public policy / HE policy. Creative practitioners (e.g. fashion industry, fine art, performing art, design, film and broadcasting practitioners). Strategic Consultancy / Accountancy / Finance. Governors are expected to: Ensure that the governing body (known as "the Court of Governors") exercises efficient and effective use of the resources of the University, maintains its long-term financial viability, and safeguards its assets. Ensure that the governing body exercises control over the strategic direction of the University, and assesses performance against strategic objectives. Ensure that the University, as a higher education corporation and a charity, complies with its legal and regulatory obligations, and that it pursues its charitable objectives. Act fairly and impartially at all times in the interests of the University as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. Devote sufficient time to attending Court of Governors meetings, committee meetings and other university events. Time commitment Governors are expected to attend at least four board meetings and three committee meetings per year; an annual strategy day; and other University events (e.g. award ceremonies and student shows). Whilst online attendance may be possible for some meetings, it is expected that an element of in-person attendance will be required for certain aspects of this role. In-person meetings are held in in central London. Governors may also be called upon to participate in email-decisions, appeal committees and other ad-hoc meetings from time to time. Please think carefully about your own time commitments before applying for this position. Board Composition The Court of Governors currently consists of 19 governors who are also the University s charity trustees. Whilst the majority of governors are external to the University, the Court membership includes the President and Vice-Chancellor, three elected staff governors, and one student governor. UAL s President and Vice-Chancellor, James Purnell, leads the Executive Board which manages the university. The Court of Governors is chaired by David Isaac CBE. Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry CBE is Chancellor of UAL. Why choose us? University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. It has also developed three innovative interdisciplinary institutes working across the University: UAL Creative Computing Institute, UAL Social Design Institute, and UAL Decolonising Arts Institute. UAL is recognised as the world s pre-eminent provider of undergraduate art and design education, as evidenced by our ranking of 2nd globally for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings . Home to over 21,000 students from 130 countries, our scale and reputation enable us to take a leading role in the creative economy in the UK, Europe and beyond. We actively influence global cultural debates through the diversity and international reach of our staff, students, and alumni. At our core is our commitment to our students and ensuring sector-leading outcomes for their education, as well as a fundamental belief in the value that the diversity of the creative arts and its practitioners offer to all levels of society. Your profile UAL is seeking exceptional candidates with a passion for artistic and/or creative disciplines; a strong personal commitment to higher education and to the values, aims and objectives of the University. In order to complement the existing expertise of the Court, the successful candidates will have the following skills and experience: Required Relevant Professional Background: Successful candidates will bring significant experience to the Court of Governors, with a senior-level background or recognised standing in at least one of the following fields: HE leadership, public policy, HE policy, strategic consultancy, accountancy, finance, or creative practice. Contribution to Committee meetings: Successful candidates will have the ability to devote time and expertise to at least one of the Court s Committees; will have a strong understanding of the stewardship role, with the ability to provide strategic input into key UAL strategies. Desired Non-Executive / trustee experience: The ideal candidates will have prior experience of acting as a trustee, governor or non-executive director. Eligibility and Further Information As trustees and governors of UAL, the successful candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Charity Commission and the Office for Students. For more information about eligibility, the governor role and the university, please see our website . Appointments are for an initial term of three years and are unremunerated, although certain travel and subsistence expenses may be met by the University. Process and Timeline Candidates are invited to send CVs with a covering statement to: Deadline for applications: 22nd August 2022. Shortlisted applications will be considered by members of UAL s Nominations Committee. Interviews will take place in mid-September, with the aim of the successful candidate commencing in October. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Jul 09, 2022
Full time
UAL has bold plans for the future, and has recently launched a new ten-year strategy, which includes ambitions to bring a high-quality creative education to more students than ever before and to change the world through our creative endeavour. The strategy focuses on social purpose, climate action, learning and teaching, knowledge exchange, and widening access through diversification. UAL s governors will play a key role in overseeing the development of the new strategy and in monitoring the implementation of the related People, Digital, Research, Academic and Estates strategies. Governors have overall responsibility for the strategic direction, educational character and financial sustainability of the University. As we emerge from the pandemic, the skills, knowledge and experience of our governors will be vital, in order to advise the Executive on risks, challenges and opportunities, and to monitor the University s performance. UAL is currently seeking governors with a commitment to its values, aims and objectives, as well as a passion for artistic and/or creative disciplines. In particular, we are seeking up to four new governors who have a professional background in at least one of the following fields: HE leadership. Public policy / HE policy. Creative practitioners (e.g. fashion industry, fine art, performing art, design, film and broadcasting practitioners). Strategic Consultancy / Accountancy / Finance. Governors are expected to: Ensure that the governing body (known as "the Court of Governors") exercises efficient and effective use of the resources of the University, maintains its long-term financial viability, and safeguards its assets. Ensure that the governing body exercises control over the strategic direction of the University, and assesses performance against strategic objectives. Ensure that the University, as a higher education corporation and a charity, complies with its legal and regulatory obligations, and that it pursues its charitable objectives. Act fairly and impartially at all times in the interests of the University as a whole, using independent judgement and maintaining confidentiality as appropriate. Devote sufficient time to attending Court of Governors meetings, committee meetings and other university events. Time commitment Governors are expected to attend at least four board meetings and three committee meetings per year; an annual strategy day; and other University events (e.g. award ceremonies and student shows). Whilst online attendance may be possible for some meetings, it is expected that an element of in-person attendance will be required for certain aspects of this role. In-person meetings are held in in central London. Governors may also be called upon to participate in email-decisions, appeal committees and other ad-hoc meetings from time to time. Please think carefully about your own time commitments before applying for this position. Board Composition The Court of Governors currently consists of 19 governors who are also the University s charity trustees. Whilst the majority of governors are external to the University, the Court membership includes the President and Vice-Chancellor, three elected staff governors, and one student governor. UAL s President and Vice-Chancellor, James Purnell, leads the Executive Board which manages the university. The Court of Governors is chaired by David Isaac CBE. Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry CBE is Chancellor of UAL. Why choose us? University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. It has also developed three innovative interdisciplinary institutes working across the University: UAL Creative Computing Institute, UAL Social Design Institute, and UAL Decolonising Arts Institute. UAL is recognised as the world s pre-eminent provider of undergraduate art and design education, as evidenced by our ranking of 2nd globally for Art and Design in the 2022 QS World University Rankings . Home to over 21,000 students from 130 countries, our scale and reputation enable us to take a leading role in the creative economy in the UK, Europe and beyond. We actively influence global cultural debates through the diversity and international reach of our staff, students, and alumni. At our core is our commitment to our students and ensuring sector-leading outcomes for their education, as well as a fundamental belief in the value that the diversity of the creative arts and its practitioners offer to all levels of society. Your profile UAL is seeking exceptional candidates with a passion for artistic and/or creative disciplines; a strong personal commitment to higher education and to the values, aims and objectives of the University. In order to complement the existing expertise of the Court, the successful candidates will have the following skills and experience: Required Relevant Professional Background: Successful candidates will bring significant experience to the Court of Governors, with a senior-level background or recognised standing in at least one of the following fields: HE leadership, public policy, HE policy, strategic consultancy, accountancy, finance, or creative practice. Contribution to Committee meetings: Successful candidates will have the ability to devote time and expertise to at least one of the Court s Committees; will have a strong understanding of the stewardship role, with the ability to provide strategic input into key UAL strategies. Desired Non-Executive / trustee experience: The ideal candidates will have prior experience of acting as a trustee, governor or non-executive director. Eligibility and Further Information As trustees and governors of UAL, the successful candidates must meet the eligibility requirements set out by the Charity Commission and the Office for Students. For more information about eligibility, the governor role and the university, please see our website . Appointments are for an initial term of three years and are unremunerated, although certain travel and subsistence expenses may be met by the University. Process and Timeline Candidates are invited to send CVs with a covering statement to: Deadline for applications: 22nd August 2022. Shortlisted applications will be considered by members of UAL s Nominations Committee. Interviews will take place in mid-September, with the aim of the successful candidate commencing in October. UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn - a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.
Head of Sustainability Position Details Executive Support Division, Professional Services University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £51,799 to £60,022. With potential progression once in post to £78,265 a year Grade 9 Full time Permanent Closing Date: 4th January 2022 Interview Date: Please note that first round interviews will take place on 13th January, and final interviews on 26th January. Background The University of Birmingham's Strategic Framework 2030 sets out our ambition to be one of the world's leading Universities. With world-class research and outstanding global education as our core mission, we will strive to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. We will be the UK's exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Birmingham 2030 strengthens our commitment to sustainability as one of the core pillars of our activity. We will use our research and education to make a major global contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and have set out a headline aim to be net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and overall by 2045. As a research-intensive University founded on social responsibility, we have the expertise and partnerships to play a significant role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Job role The Head of Sustainability is a new senior role created by the University with a wide-ranging remit to lead and coordinate delivery of the sustainability goals and priorities across the University, as set out in our Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework. Working with members of the University Executive Board, senior academics, the Directors of Estates, Campus Services, Finance and their teams, and staff and students across the institution, you will support the University to deliver our sustainability ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to be the professional lead for sustainability in a large and complex institution which is an anchor institution for our region. You will develop an overall plan to deliver our ambitious sustainability targets, ensure we are collecting and monitoring the data we need, and provide expertise and positive challenge to ensure we achieve our targets. You will work with academics who are at the forefront of tackling climate change and will support culture change amongst staff and students across the University to enable us to operate more sustainably. Above all, you will make things happen. You will be working in an organisation with a long record of substantial contributions to issues of sustainability through a significant programme of related research, education, and operational activities, including: • A substantial partnership with Siemens focused on a pathway to net zero for scope 1 and 2 by 2035. • Carbon accounting and biodiversity to deliver scope 3 targets by 2045. • Significant impact in climate-related research and practice which is highly embedded across all five Colleges of the University. Highlights include: Tyseley Energy Park, which is central to initiatives to decarbonise energy across the city of Birmingham; the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research, our unique study of how temperate forests manage high levels of carbon dioxide; partnering with business to investigate and develop innovative solutions to achieve responsible business success. studies of gender inequality, legislation and accounting. • A joint founder of the World Alliance of Universities on Carbon Neutrality, which brings together 28 global universities aiming to boost their contribution to fighting climate change and achieving net zero targets. • A senior academic working to embed sustainability in all our educational programmes. • A senior academic leading a research institute in sustainability, co-ordinating and developing global research excellence and profile, including engagement in COP26 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. • A vibrant community of staff and students, including our Guild of Students, championing sustainability on our campuses. • An responsible investment strategy devised to deliver the principles of environmental, social and governance investing, supported by regular reporting on the areas of investment. • The University is a member of the UN Global Compact, a signatory to the Race to Zero for universities and colleges, and a member of the COP26 universities network. Based within the Executive Support Division, you will be in the heart of the University and close to the senior leadership who are committed to achieving the University's ambitious sustainability targets in our external impact on the world around us, and our own sustainability. You will have a passion for, and in-depth understanding of, the key issues for sustainability, allied with a strong awareness of how large, complex organisations such as universities operate. With an ability to influence at all levels, your senior leadership and relationship skills will mean you play a key part in facilitating teams from across the University to deliver a coordinated plan. Confidence in working with, analysing and presenting data is vital. The University of Birmingham and our Professional Services At Birmingham, we teach and research across the full breadth of academic disciplines, creating a vibrant community with multi-disciplinary opportunities for research and education. We are a truly international community, comprising more than 8,000 staff, 38,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni. The University is organised into five Colleges: Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, and Medical and Dental Sciences. During the last decade, the University has been transformed. Our strong emphasis on intellectually rigorous education and pioneering research across the full breadth of disciplines has led our students to attain increasingly impressive outcomes, and our research has enjoyed growing global significance and societal impact. The University's Professional Services are led by the Registrar and Secretary. We aim for best-in-class Professional Services in support of the University's academic mission. Across all of our Professional Services, we recognise that it is our people who are the heart of what we do, and so we are focussed on creating a culture for them to thrive. We support this through our sector-leading staff development programme: the Birmingham Professional. The Head of Sustainability is based in the Executive Support Division, which is led by the Chief of Staff, and brings together the teams that support policy, planning, data analysis, governance, legal advice, and change management, for the University. We work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and the executive team. Teams in the division are involved in many aspects of the University's work, and you will be able to draw on the advice and expertise of colleagues who understand and work with many parts of the institution. Working for the University offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, opportunities to join staff networks, formal and informal learning and development opportunities, and flexibility. When completing the application form, please note that the shortlisting panel will be particularly interested in your response to the section that says: This section should set out your reasons for applying, skills and experience, and other interests and activities as appropriate to the person specification. You may also attach a CV if you wish, however, shortlisting will be predominantly based on the information in the application form. Main Duties and Responsibilities Strategy, Policy and Planning • Work closely with the University's executive lead for Sustainability (the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College, Life and Environmental Sciences) to provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of the University's Sustainability Delivery Plan. • Work collaboratively with colleagues in Colleges and Professional Services to coordinate and support the University's sustainability activities, including in research, education, knowledge exchange, and estates and campus operations. • Engage with students to understand their requirements in relation to sustainability, working with colleagues across the University to convert these into actions. • Work with the executive lead for Sustainability to manage the work of the Sustainability Steering Group, ensuring agendas, papers, and minutes are produced on time, and recommendations to and from the University Executive Board are implemented. • Keep abreast of current thinking and developments in sustainability and higher education, forming networks with, for example, sustainability leads in similar UK and global universities, and working in partnership with key organisations in our city and region. • Providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability on aspects such as regulation, environmental legislation, procurement, staff and student behaviour. • Identify external and internal resources to support the University's sustainability work, including writing business cases, and making applications for funding. • Advise the University Executive Board on the adoption of voluntary accreditation schemes, standards, management systems related to sustainability and the impact of their adoption...... click apply for full job details
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Head of Sustainability Position Details Executive Support Division, Professional Services University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £51,799 to £60,022. With potential progression once in post to £78,265 a year Grade 9 Full time Permanent Closing Date: 4th January 2022 Interview Date: Please note that first round interviews will take place on 13th January, and final interviews on 26th January. Background The University of Birmingham's Strategic Framework 2030 sets out our ambition to be one of the world's leading Universities. With world-class research and outstanding global education as our core mission, we will strive to increase the volume and quality of our research to make an even greater difference to the world around us. We will be the UK's exemplary civic university, remaining firmly committed to our foundations in the highly diverse communities, people, and economy of the city of Birmingham and the West Midlands. Birmingham 2030 strengthens our commitment to sustainability as one of the core pillars of our activity. We will use our research and education to make a major global contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and have set out a headline aim to be net zero carbon for scope 1 and 2 by 2035 and overall by 2045. As a research-intensive University founded on social responsibility, we have the expertise and partnerships to play a significant role in tackling global sustainability challenges. Job role The Head of Sustainability is a new senior role created by the University with a wide-ranging remit to lead and coordinate delivery of the sustainability goals and priorities across the University, as set out in our Birmingham 2030 Strategic Framework. Working with members of the University Executive Board, senior academics, the Directors of Estates, Campus Services, Finance and their teams, and staff and students across the institution, you will support the University to deliver our sustainability ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity to be the professional lead for sustainability in a large and complex institution which is an anchor institution for our region. You will develop an overall plan to deliver our ambitious sustainability targets, ensure we are collecting and monitoring the data we need, and provide expertise and positive challenge to ensure we achieve our targets. You will work with academics who are at the forefront of tackling climate change and will support culture change amongst staff and students across the University to enable us to operate more sustainably. Above all, you will make things happen. You will be working in an organisation with a long record of substantial contributions to issues of sustainability through a significant programme of related research, education, and operational activities, including: • A substantial partnership with Siemens focused on a pathway to net zero for scope 1 and 2 by 2035. • Carbon accounting and biodiversity to deliver scope 3 targets by 2045. • Significant impact in climate-related research and practice which is highly embedded across all five Colleges of the University. Highlights include: Tyseley Energy Park, which is central to initiatives to decarbonise energy across the city of Birmingham; the Birmingham Institute for Forest Research, our unique study of how temperate forests manage high levels of carbon dioxide; partnering with business to investigate and develop innovative solutions to achieve responsible business success. studies of gender inequality, legislation and accounting. • A joint founder of the World Alliance of Universities on Carbon Neutrality, which brings together 28 global universities aiming to boost their contribution to fighting climate change and achieving net zero targets. • A senior academic working to embed sustainability in all our educational programmes. • A senior academic leading a research institute in sustainability, co-ordinating and developing global research excellence and profile, including engagement in COP26 and the 2022 Commonwealth Games. • A vibrant community of staff and students, including our Guild of Students, championing sustainability on our campuses. • An responsible investment strategy devised to deliver the principles of environmental, social and governance investing, supported by regular reporting on the areas of investment. • The University is a member of the UN Global Compact, a signatory to the Race to Zero for universities and colleges, and a member of the COP26 universities network. Based within the Executive Support Division, you will be in the heart of the University and close to the senior leadership who are committed to achieving the University's ambitious sustainability targets in our external impact on the world around us, and our own sustainability. You will have a passion for, and in-depth understanding of, the key issues for sustainability, allied with a strong awareness of how large, complex organisations such as universities operate. With an ability to influence at all levels, your senior leadership and relationship skills will mean you play a key part in facilitating teams from across the University to deliver a coordinated plan. Confidence in working with, analysing and presenting data is vital. The University of Birmingham and our Professional Services At Birmingham, we teach and research across the full breadth of academic disciplines, creating a vibrant community with multi-disciplinary opportunities for research and education. We are a truly international community, comprising more than 8,000 staff, 38,000 students, and over 350,000 alumni. The University is organised into five Colleges: Arts and Law, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences, and Medical and Dental Sciences. During the last decade, the University has been transformed. Our strong emphasis on intellectually rigorous education and pioneering research across the full breadth of disciplines has led our students to attain increasingly impressive outcomes, and our research has enjoyed growing global significance and societal impact. The University's Professional Services are led by the Registrar and Secretary. We aim for best-in-class Professional Services in support of the University's academic mission. Across all of our Professional Services, we recognise that it is our people who are the heart of what we do, and so we are focussed on creating a culture for them to thrive. We support this through our sector-leading staff development programme: the Birmingham Professional. The Head of Sustainability is based in the Executive Support Division, which is led by the Chief of Staff, and brings together the teams that support policy, planning, data analysis, governance, legal advice, and change management, for the University. We work closely with the Vice-Chancellor and the executive team. Teams in the division are involved in many aspects of the University's work, and you will be able to draw on the advice and expertise of colleagues who understand and work with many parts of the institution. Working for the University offers a wide range of benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, opportunities to join staff networks, formal and informal learning and development opportunities, and flexibility. When completing the application form, please note that the shortlisting panel will be particularly interested in your response to the section that says: This section should set out your reasons for applying, skills and experience, and other interests and activities as appropriate to the person specification. You may also attach a CV if you wish, however, shortlisting will be predominantly based on the information in the application form. Main Duties and Responsibilities Strategy, Policy and Planning • Work closely with the University's executive lead for Sustainability (the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College, Life and Environmental Sciences) to provide leadership and coordination for the development and implementation of the University's Sustainability Delivery Plan. • Work collaboratively with colleagues in Colleges and Professional Services to coordinate and support the University's sustainability activities, including in research, education, knowledge exchange, and estates and campus operations. • Engage with students to understand their requirements in relation to sustainability, working with colleagues across the University to convert these into actions. • Work with the executive lead for Sustainability to manage the work of the Sustainability Steering Group, ensuring agendas, papers, and minutes are produced on time, and recommendations to and from the University Executive Board are implemented. • Keep abreast of current thinking and developments in sustainability and higher education, forming networks with, for example, sustainability leads in similar UK and global universities, and working in partnership with key organisations in our city and region. • Providing expert advice and guidance on sustainability on aspects such as regulation, environmental legislation, procurement, staff and student behaviour. • Identify external and internal resources to support the University's sustainability work, including writing business cases, and making applications for funding. • Advise the University Executive Board on the adoption of voluntary accreditation schemes, standards, management systems related to sustainability and the impact of their adoption...... click apply for full job details
