Working at Keele University Appointment of Senior Project Manager
It’s the Keele difference.
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Contents
Introduction FromTheVice-Chancellor Background Keele Statistics Mission,Vision,Values An Education that Inspires Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Strategic Aims People Strategy Living and Working at Keele Employee Benefits Academic Structure Administrative Structure Job Description Person Specification How to apply
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INTRODUCTION FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR | 5
Introduction From The Vice-Chancellor
Thank you for your interest in Keele University. We have developed this brochure to provide job applicants with information about the University, its values and aims which we hope you will find useful and informative.
As we look ahead to 2020 and beyond, Keele will be a University characterised by ‘aspiration and ambition’ – an aspirational destination for students and staff. If you believe you have the experience and qualities to contribute to the achievement of the University’s aspirations through its next period of development and growth, then I hope you will pursue your application. Details of all of our current vacancies can be found at keele.ac.uk/vacancies
Keele has ambitious plans for its future growth and development, building upon its reputation as a research-led campus University with a broad academic base. We are large enough to have high impact and profile, but small enough to sustain our commitment to community and individuals. Whilst being rooted in its locality, the University is international in outlook and character and in the reach and impact of its education and research programmes.
Professor Trevor McMillan Vice-Chancellor
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Background Keele University is a world class campus-based University committed to providing the highest quality learning and living environment in which our students and researchers can flourish.
Keele also has high quality teaching; recently assessed as ‘Gold’ in the Teaching Excellence Framework, we have also been ranked 4th in Times Higher Education for quality of teaching staff. Keele was the first new post-war UK university of the 20th Century and exemplified the innovation and idealism of the post-war generations, offering bold alternative visions for Higher Education. The University College of North Staffordshire was founded in 1949 and received its Royal Charter as the University of Keele in 1962. There was a deliberate aim to break away from the pattern of the specialised honours degree, avoiding as far as possible the divisions between different branches of study. Whilst there have been changes, the coherence of Keele’s academic vision remains, with continued emphasis on academic breadth through a wide range of elective modules and interdisciplinary degrees, as well as continuing to offer many integrated and combined degree programmes. The most recent REF classified 97% of the University’s research as world-leading or of international importance. The innovations and discoveries of Keele academics are key contributors to wider social and global issues, and it is important to Keele that our educational delivery is research-led.
The University makes a unique contribution to higher education in its continued commitment to encouraging interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary education and research. Keele offers distinctive educational programmes and a learning environment that enables our students to make the most of their time at university. As a result, Keele students are among the most satisfied in the country. Keele has been consistently ranked highly for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey. Keele graduates are highly prized for their flexibility of thought and the maturity of their social skills. The University has one of the best graduate employment rates in the UK, clearly evidencing that our students achieve their potential. Keele remains in the UK top ten for student employability, with 97.5% of students who graduated in 2016 finding full-time employment or further study within six months.
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Keele has connections across the globe. The University is in contact with more than 43,000 of its alumni in 139 countries. This global network includes senior diplomats and politicians, leading business people and officials in international NGOs, such as the UN. Our research is also increasingly international in its partnerships, with strong links in every continent. The University is committed to honouring its heritage of “a University within North Staffordshire for the advancement pf Knowledge, the diffusion and extension of Arts, Sciences and Learning, the provision of Liberal, Professional and Technological Education”. Our links with the region have seen significant growth in recent years, developing the New Keele Deal, unlocking £70m of investment into exploiting the potential of our extensive world-leading research and facilities. With our integrated Science and Innovation Park, we are committed to helping to tackle low productivity and grow a positive culture of innovation and research within tour region.
Find out more at keele.ac.uk/aboutus
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Keele Statistics
in the Teaching Excellence Framework HEFCE 2017 GOLD AWARD
of our research was classified as world-leading or of international importance Research Excellence Framework 2 014 97%
in England for Course Satisfaction Guardian University Guide, 2018 No.1
96%
With over 600 acres we have the largest single-site campus in the UK 600 ACRES
Graduate Employability
HESA 2017 – graduates in work or further study within six months of graduation
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Proud to be
for campus sustainability UI Green Metric ranking 2017 GLOBAL TOP 20
No.1
for good environment on campus/around University THE Student Experience Survey 2017 Metrics No.1
for Student Experience THE Student Experience Survey 2017 TOP 10
for good library and library opening hours THE Student Experience Survey 2017 Metrics
Find out more at keele.ac.uk/aboutus/factsandfigures
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MISSION, VISION, VALUES | 11
Mission
Vision Keele will be a leading campus-based university that stands out due to our unique community, our world-leading research and our broad-based education that produces graduates who have a genuine positive impact across the globe. Our research will be transformational in Higher Education and across society more broadly, and we will be internationally recognised for our professionalism, collegiality and environmental sustainability.
Values Observing Keele’s founding ethos of ‘the pursuit of truth in the company of friends’, the University is committed to: • the transformative capacity of education for individuals, communities and society; • equality of educational opportunity; • advancing knowledge through independent research and academic enquiry; • environmental sustainability for the sake of future generations; • delivering exceptional service and experience in all its activities; • valuing the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of individuals through its commitment to equality and diversity; • valuing probity and integrity in all its activities; • exemplifying the highest standards
Keele University is committed to making a difference in society by providing innovative, high-quality education for students from all backgrounds and by undertaking world-leading research that transforms understanding
and brings benefit to society, communities and individuals.
of leadership and governance in the Higher Education sector.
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10,000 students and 2,000 staff living and working on campus
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An Education that Inspires Keele offers distinctive programmes and a learning environment that enables our students to make the most of their time at University.
We have extensive outreach and widening participation activity, including being lead institution of one of the 29 HEFCE-funded NCOP schemes; Higher Horizons+. Colleagues across the institution work with thousands of school-aged students, their parents and teachers, giving guidance on higher education choices and delivering aspiration-raising activities both on and off campus. The campus offers a wide range of co-curricular activities which are an important part of our broad degree offering, which extends far beyond the boundaries of the classroom. With 10,000 students and 2,000 staff living and working on the Keele campus, we are the size of a small town. We have a strong postgraduate community, and have a clear strategy to grow both postgraduate taught and research student numbers. Our postgraduate research numbers have grown significantly over the last 5 years.
The University is justly proud of its students and alumni, who set themselves ambitious goals as they seek to make a positive impact on the world around them. Our students voted Keele top of the NSS Survey for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 and 2016) and our teaching has been ranked as ‘Gold’ in the Teaching Excellence Framework. We are committed to providing opportunities for all those who can demonstrate the determination to succeed at the University irrespective of their circumstances or background. We offer our students a supportive community and provide financial support when appropriate through generous bursaries and scholarships. Originally a University that offered only interdisciplinary options and an integrated Foundation Year, we have now evolved into an institution where a third of our students continue to study two or more disciplines to completion. We have maintained a thriving Foundation Year, providing pathways to inspirational education that we are proud to offer. Our programmes are innovative, inspirational and delivered by exceptional staff, with outstanding commitment to high-quality education provision and student-centred experiences.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and welcomes applications from individuals from all sectors of society. Where there is evidence of under-representation of a particular group in a specific type of role or at a certain grade the University is committed to taking appropriate action to actively encourage applications from that group. The University is keen to support all applicants during the recruitment and selection process where possible and particularly those with additional requirements. Applicants with disabilities are asked to identify in their application if they require any adjustments to the process. If shortlisted candidates have childcare responsibilities, the University may be able to provide on-site care during the interview/selection process, subject to availability. If childcare is not available Skype interviews can be explored. Applicants are asked to discuss their specific needs with the recruiting manager. The University aims to support employees to balance work/life commitments, which includes giving consideration to requests for flexible working, part-time working, job-share, etc.
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The University is committed to making Keele a place where learning, living and working is a positive experience for all and currently holds a number of equality awards.
Athena SWAN As a member of the Athena SWAN Charter the University is committed to developing initiatives to advance gender equality. The charter covers women (and men where appropriate) in academic roles in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine) and AHSSBL (arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law), professional and support staff and trans staff and students. The University currently holds an institutional Bronze SWAN award, two departmental Silver awards and eight departmental Bronze awards. Race Equality Charter The University is committed to addressing racial inequalities and creating an inclusive culture and environment where individuals are able to thrive, irrespective of their race or ethnicity. To help facilitate progress, we are currently working towards an application for the Equality Charter Unit’s Race Equality Charter.
Disability Confident Scheme The University is signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme and has met the criteria to become a Disability Confident Employer which is a demonstration of its commitment to support job applicants and staff with a disability or long term health condition. Stonewall Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme is Britain’s leading best-practice employers’ forum for sexual orientation and gender identity equality, diversity and inclusion. Keele University is proud to display the Stonewall Diversity Champions logo in our internal and external messaging to demonstrate our clear commitment to LGBT equality. Staff and Student Networks The University has established staff and student networks to support its aim of working towards realising and developing equality for Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds (BAME) staff and lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) staff.
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AIM 1 To continue building Keele as a broad-based research-led university of about 13,000 students, recognised internationally for excellence in education, research and enterprise. Strategic Aims
AIM 2 Through the Distinctive Keele Curriculum, provide outstanding, discipline-based education and a unique portfolio of personal development opportunities in the context of a sector-leading student experience.
AIM 3 To deliver international excellence and impact in focussed areas of research.
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AIM 4 To contribute positively to the society, economy, culture, health and well-being of the communities we serve.
AIM 5 To promote environmental sustainability in all that we do.
AIM 6 To transform how we work to ensure the University’s development is sustainable and delivers world-leading teaching and research.
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People Strategy The University recognises that its effectiveness and success depends crucially upon the contribution made by its staff and that its reputation, growth and success rely on high levels of staff engagement and performance, at all levels of our institution.
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To ensure the University’s wider strategic aims are met the People Strategy was launched in 2017 which comprises 5 strategic aims. Being an employer of choice Maximise the potential of Keele as a career destination for all groups. Developing and empowering our staff Enable and encourage supportive and effective personal, professional and career development for all our staff, based on academic and service priorities and forthcoming developments. Encouraging and developing innovative leaders Ensure that leaders at all levels support their staff in making a strong contribution to the University. Fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, engagement and well-being Create a framework for organisational development which reflects the University’s values and which enables cohesion and engagement across the University community. Promote the global outlook and impact of our staff Create an environment which values staff from other countries, international experience and a global outlook.
More information about the University’s People Strategy can be found at keele.ac.uk/hr/peoplestrategy
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Living and Working at Keele
Nestled in 600 acres of countryside in the heart of the UK, many of our students and a number of our staff live, as well as study and work here: boasting a big campus but a small and cosmopolitan community.
Within a short distance of campus, there are activities and opportunities to suit all ages and interests. From monkey forests to theme parks, boutique shops to high-street brands, entertainment complexes to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK; our location suits all individuals. For families we can boast some excellent Schools and Colleges in our vicinity, an exceptional hospital and healthcare service and many vibrant sporting and community social opportunities. On campus there is a truly international flavour, as the Keele community is drawn from over 100 countries and a wide variety of cultures.
Close to rural Cheshire, Shropshire, and Derbyshire, the University is located in an ideal position, less than an hour from Manchester, Birmingham and Chester and within 1.5 hours of London on the train. The historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme is Keele’s nearest municipality, surrounded by a number of charming villages and hamlets. The vibrant and multicultural city of Stoke-on-Trent is less than 6 miles away from campus, providing cultural and social entertainment in the midst of its prestigious potteries heritage. In recognition of its engaging cultural scene, Stoke-on-Trent was submitted as one of the nominations for the City of Culture 2021.
Find out more at keele.ac.uk/aboutus/aboutthearea
It’s the Keele difference.
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Employee Benefits and Facilities Keele is committed to providing an environment where staff are highly valued and feel motivated. To support this commitment the University provides a wide range of employee benefits and reviews this offer regularly.
Contractual Benefits Competitive salaries Our salary scales can be found at
Family Friendly Benefits Family Family leave including maternity, paternity, adoption, parental and shared parental leave for which eligible employees receive enhanced pay. Flexible Working All staff can make flexible working requests. Childcare We have an on-site nursery and run a nursery fees salary sacrifice scheme for staff. The nursery also run a school holiday club for children aged 4-12 years. More information about our Nursery can be found at keele.ac.uk/nursery
Health and Wellbeing Benefits Occupational Health Supporting managers and staff with health-related issues in the workplace. More information can be found at keele.ac.uk/dohs/occupationalhealthservice Staff Counselling Providing counselling support for staff. More information can be found at keele.ac.uk/staffsupport Holistic Therapies Staff may access a range of therapies on site.
keele.ac.uk/hr/salaryscales Attractive pension scheme More information can be found at keele.ac.uk/finance/payrollandpensions/ pensionstax Annual Leave Generous annual leave entitlement
More information can be found at keele.ac.uk/hww/holistictherapies Paycare Health Cash Plan Staff can opt to pay in to a healthcare plan which allows them to claim back healthcare costs. Chaplaincy More information about our Chaplaincy and Faith facilities can be found at keele.ac.uk/faith
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Other Benefits Staff Housing We have housing on campus to rent or buy keele.ac.uk/staffhousing Keele Card A campus wide payment card with discounts at many of our catering outlets. NUS Extra Card The affiliation between the University and the Student’s Union means staff are able to purchase a card which allows them to access discounts and offers on a wide range of products and services. Trade Unions The University works with three recognised Trade Unions (UCU, Unison and Unite). Staff can opt to become a Trade Union member and access the range of services and support they provide.
Campus Facilities The University has the following facilities on campus • Pharmacy • GP surgery • Cashpoints and banking facilities • Supermarket • Catering outlets • Newsagents and post office
Sports Centre Reduced membership rates for staff and three months’ free membership for new joiners. More information about our Sports facilities can be found at keele.ac.uk/sport Swimming Discounted swimming at the Jubilee swimming pool in Newcastle-under-Lyme for staff on production of their Keele card. Cycle to Work Scheme Allows eligible employees the tax-free hire of bicycles and related safety and security equipment. More information can be found at keele.ac.uk/cycletoworkscheme Learning and Development Benefits Learning and Development We offer a programme of Continuing Professional Development for our staff as well as taster courses, such as foreign languages. Keele was one of the first Universities to sign up to the Technician Commitment, and has developed an action plan to support Technical staff and their development
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Academic Structure
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VICE-CHANCELLOR
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES (PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR AND DEAN)
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR AND DEAN)
FACULTY OF NATURAL SCIENCES (PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR AND DEAN)
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION)
School of • Humanities • Keele Management School • Law • Social Science and Public Policy • Politics, Philosophy, International Relations and Environment • Language Centre • Research Institute for Social Inclusion
School of • Computing and Mathematics • Life Sciences • Psychology • Chemical and Physical Sciences • Geography, Geology and the Environment • Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences • Institute for Sustainable Futures
School of • Health and Rehabilitation • Medicine • Nursing and Midwifery • Pharmacy Research Institute for • Primary Care and Health Sciences • Science and Technology in Medicine • Applied Clinical Sciences
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (STUDENTS)
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (RESEARCH AND ENTERPRISE)
DEAN OF INTERNATIONALISATION
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Administration Structure
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VICE-CHANCELLOR
PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (EDUCATION)
MARKETINGAND COMMUNICATIONS (DIRECTOR)
HUMAN RESOURCES (DIRECTOR)
RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND ENGAGEMENT (DIRECTOR)
DIGITAL STRATEGY AND IT
FINANCE (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER)
ESTATES AND DEVELOPMENT (DIRECTOR)
KEELE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AND TEACHING EXCELLENCE (DIRECTOR)
STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SERVICES (DIRECTOR)
(DIRECTOR AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER)
• Student
• Planning and Timetabling • Admissions and Immigration Compliance • Student Records and Examinations • Governance and Quality Assurance • Student Appeals, Complaints and Conduct • Student Services Centre • Counselling and Mental Health Support • Disability and Dyslexia Support • Faith and Chaplaincy Services
• Human Resources • Organisational Development • Occupational Health and Safety • Equality and Diversity • Staff Development • Keele Day Nursery
• Research and
• Information
• Finance Reporting • Payroll and Pensions • Income Office • Procurement • Accounts Payable • Treasury and Research Accounting
• Estates Planning, Policy and Strategy • Energy and environment • Environmental Sustainability • Student Services (including sport) • Retail and Catering • Keele Events and Conferences • Facilities Management • Grounds Maintenance • Security • Portering and Post • Capital Projects • Parking, Travel and Transport • Waste Management
• Learning Support • Academic Development • Technology
Recruitment and Outreach Recruitment and Development • Educational Partnerships • Widening Participation • Marketing, PR and Stakeholder • Communications • Market Insights • Brand and Reputation • International
Innovation support
Technology Services
• Legal and Compliance • Partnership
• Management
Information Services • Telecommunications • Audio Visual Services • Campus library • CEC Health Library
Enhanced Learning
Development: regionally,
• Careers and Employability
nationally and internationally • Local Growth • Enterprise Services • Keele University Science and Business Park • Development and Supporter Engagement • Arts Keele
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Job Description
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Role Summary: To undertake a management role focused on supporting the Head of Projects with the planning, procurement and monitoring of appointments undertaken by the Projects Team. To assist the Head of Projects to ensure that implementation of the University and Estate strategies concerning the development and improvement of Keele’s Campus. Provide professional support to colleagues within the University to enable them to receive high quality guidance and support regarding the procurement of major capital projects and/or works to improve/refurbish and extension to the existing buildings.
Directorate: Estates and Development Directorate Responsible to: Head of Projects Responsible for: Project Managers, Building Surveyor Grade: Grade: 9 Incremental Scale: Yes Starting Salary: £50,618 – £58,655 Hours: Full time
Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work Processes and results • Take a lead with the development of options appraisals, and assist the Head of Projects in considering the most effective procurement routes, designs, specifications and programme to ensure the University can maximize the benefit of any investment in the capital build programme and identify where individual projects (including planned maintenance) could be aligned to bring efficiencies to programme and cost. • Responsible for the project management of a range of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner. • To be responsible for reviewing with Project Managers the implementation of the teams Quality Assurance Protocols during the life of a • Work closely with the Head of Projects to develop design guides for the University linked into the emerging campus Master-Planning. • Work closely with the Head of Projects to develop Quality Assurance procedures for the project team and introduce KPIs to monitor the performance of the project team and to implement measures to ensure the continued improvement of the team’s service delivery. • To take a lead with implementing Post Occupancy Evaluation to ensure that the outcome of the project meets the Project Sponsors/ Stakeholders requirements and to collect data on any lessons learnt and communicate these to the team. • Work closely with the Head of Projects, to actively lead the coordination of a number of strategically significant projects which are being delivered with Strategic Partners of the University. Leading meetings with the Project Managers, within the Team and the strategic partners to ensure there is appropriate coordination and communication being undertaken to minimize disruption to the wider campus community. • To take a lead with producing KPIs for the suppliers, used by the projects team, recording trends and work closely with the Head of Projects to identify improvements that suppliers need to make, to better support the University. • To take a lead on managing the regular health and safety audits of the construction sites and liaise with colleagues to record trends and work closely with Head of Projects on actions to be implemented. Review monthly with the Project Managers, their project cash flow forecasts and standard Project Managers reports to ensure accuracy prior to issuing to the Head of Projects. • To work closely with Project Managers to provide professional support where required. Customer service • To provide a high level technical and professional advisory service to Project Executive Group, ensuring that project briefs are developed to be comprehensive, cost efficient, in line with corporate standards and to meet the client specification/business plan. • To be responsible for coordinating and managing the structured decision making within the Project Management Structure and the Project Executive Group. • To monitor, evaluate and record the progress against project requirements of the Projects Team and report to the Head of Projects available options if derogations become evident. project to ensure a standardized approach to project governance is achieved and continually improved. • To take a lead role in delivering complex and critical capital projects, meeting all the required deliverables.
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• To take a lead reviewing the Project Manager’s project monitoring, update and variation reports.
Planning & Organising • To assist the Project Manager with team resource and project programming. • To assist the Head of Projects to shape the strategic direction of the major capital projects, leading options for procurement, understanding key projects risks and mitigations and phasing and programming activities. Financial Management • To manage the allocated budget effectively and control all related expenditure to ensure delivery of targets/objectives within budgets either project specific or team wide. • To contribute to the teams resource and financial planning. Communication / Documentation • To communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences. • To adhere to regulations and procedures relating to data protection and information security. • Where required to be responsible to coordinate communication needs with the Project Communication Group and the Project Executive Group. • To ensure accurate records/assessment of work in progress against the procurements critical path and ensure this is detailed in or part of the regular reports. • To be responsible of managing and coordinating regular project update reports in suitable form and detail, to support the Head of Projects overall management of the team and ensure accurate reporting to Committees and University Council. • To promote good communications with all E&D and University staff, internal and external customers. • To liaise, establish and maintain positive links with external agencies and providers. Strategic Management • To contribute to formulation of, and ensure implementation of key University E&D strategies. • To understand the wider E&D strategy and if required be a member of the Directorate’s master planning senior management team. People Management • To lead, manage and motivate the staff within the Project team. • To assist the Head of Projects to develop/improve the capability of staff to better meet the current and future requirements of the team. Personal Development / Performance • Demonstrate a commitment to continuing Personal/Professional Development. • Adhere to the University’s environmental policy and procedures and seek to promote environmental sustainability within area of responsibility. • Capability to observe and define priorities and timescales in the achievement of strategic and operational objectives, and to act on those observations in a timely and cost efficient manner.
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Equality, Diversity, Health and Safety and Strategy • A strong commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity. • Thorough understanding and application of the Dignity and Respect Framework. • Take reasonable care of the Health and Safety of yourself and that of any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. • Co-operate with Keele University in ensuring as far as is necessary, that Statutory Requirements, Codes of Practice, University Policies and School/Departmental health and safety arrangements are complied with. This is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties or a restrictive definition of the post but rather should be read as a guide to the main priorities and typical areas of activity of the post-holder These activities are subject to amendment over time as priorities and requirements evolve and as such it may be amended at any time by the line manager following discussion with the post holder. References You are asked to provide details of two referees (three if you are applying for an academic or research post), including your current or most recent employer, on your application form. Referees should be able to comment on your work and/or educational background and may be approached before interview. In providing these details you are giving the University permission to request personal information about you from your referees, which may include confirmation of your previous salary, disciplinary and work history.
Disability Confident
Keele University is committed to taking positive steps to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff and has been awarded the disability symbol. We undertake to offer all applicants with a disability and who meet the minimum essential criteria an interview. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please indicate this by selecting ‘Yes’ in the Guaranteed Interview Scheme Section of your application. You can also provide specific information of any requirements/adjustments you may require to assist you during the recruitment process within this section.
The information you provide on your application will be forwarded to the recruiting area so that they may consider whether they can facilitate your requested adjustments. Please note that if you do not indicate that you wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme in your application, you will not be considered under this Scheme.
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Person Specification
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Criteria Headings
Essential
Evidenced by
Desirable
Evidenced by
Qualifications/ Education/ Training
• Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent level qualification.
A • Managing safely IOSH certificate.
A
• NEBOSH certificate.
A
• Membership of a relevant professional body • Commissioning electrical and or mechanical engineering systems. • Experience of carbon reduction tech- niques and technologies relating to con- struction and refurbishment projects and programmes.
A
Experience
A,I,R
A
• Substantial experience working in a managerial, operational or strategic development role within an Estates function.
A
A,I,R
• Energy conservation and life cycle cost assessments.
A,I,T
Proven experience of: i. Managing a wide range of major building and estate projects from inception to completion. ii. Managing complex portfolio number of projects at a time iii. Building design and specification across a broad spectrum of building types iv. Building technology in respect of construction and maintenance. • Working with construction and related contracts. • Health & Safety risk management to analyse risks associated with proposed projects.
• Relevant experience in Higher Education
A
A
A,I
• Managing large budgets effectively.
A,I
• Working with procurement and tendering procedures.
A
• Management of multidisciplinary teams in a multi-stakeholder environment
A,I
• To manage complex and critical communication plans across a wide range of stakeholders and third party interests and ensure the University Governance is kept well informed on all critical issues.
A,I
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Criteria Headings
Essential
Evidenced by
Desirable
Evidenced by
Skills/ Aptitudes/ Competences/
A,I
A,I
• Specialist skills of managerial, financial, operational and strategic management. • Understanding of fire safety and building control regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of statutory provisions that govern the development of new buildings, refurbishment/ maintenance projects.
A,I
I
• Commercial acumen and vision.
• Understanding of public procurement procedures.
A,I
• High level problem solving skills.
A,I
• Utilisation of AutoCAD and project management software.
A
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Construction Design Management Regs.
• Understanding of BIM.
I
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
A
I,A,T
• High level initiative decision making skills.
A,IP
• Leadership and management skills.
A,I
• Influencing skills at all levels.
• Team worker with the ability to cope with competing demands.
A,I
• Strong customer focus.
A,I
• Strong numeracy and IT skills.
A,I
Evidence Key: A = Application, I = Interview, R = Reference, T = Test, P = Presentation (or a combination).
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How to apply
For a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and opportunity please contact the University’s appointed recruitment partners Nicholas Copprd and Ben Duffill of The Management Recruitment Group.
Nicholas Coppard T: 0203 962 9900 M: 07896 079 495 E: nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk
Ben Duffill T: 0203 962 9900 M: 07976 125 010 E: ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk
Applications should consist of a comprehensive CV (of not more than 4 pages) and supporting cover letter (of not more than 2 pages) outlining key matching experience and rationale for applying for the post. Applications should be sent to nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk cc ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk.
The closing date for applications is 28th October 2018.
Interviews will take place at Keele University during November 2018.
Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST55BG keele.ac.uk
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