Chief Executive CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK
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The Challenge
Birmingham City University (BCU) is a large, modern, comprehensive university lo- cated in the UK’s second city. The university and its students permeate Birming- ham and are an essential element of the city’s growth and success. In 2021/22 the University enrolled 30,285 students studying in Birmingham, of which 18,817 were home undergraduates, and 998 international students. Birmingham is a superdiverse city, with 51% of the population being from Black, Asian, or other minority ethnic groups. BCU’s student profile reflects the diversity of the city and region – with 60% of undergraduate students identifying as Black, Asian or from other global majority backgrounds. Equally significantly, the university’s undergraduate intake is drawn from some of the most economically deprived neigh- bourhoods in the UK, with 64% of young entrants coming from areas of high-income deprivation (IDACI quintiles 1 and 2); while over half commute from the family home, rather than being based in student accommodation.” Birmingham City University Students’ Union, or BCUSU, is a charity with a purpose; to empower students with the means to shape their own lives. Our priority is to make sure our students have the most fulfilling and rewarding experience during their time enrolled at the university. With an ever-changing student population, we need to constantly innovate and re-discover ourselves to ensure that we remain rel- evant and at the fore front of higher education. We are looking for the new Chief Executive to drive the future direction of the SU, challenging the university and status quo. We want to be the voice of our students, taking purposeful, impactful and action orientated decisions that enable us to drive change and do things differently. We want to ensure that diversity and inclusion is at the forefront of ourthinking and we represent our student population
Number 1 Students’ Union in Birmingham for representing student’s academic interests (NSS 2017 & 2018)
The National Union of Students, Innovative Student Engagement Award
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About BCUSU Strategic Plan 2022 - 2028 Our Structures Job Description Person Specification Additional Information How to Apply
We’re a large & diverse University set in the heart of Birmingham with a focus on practice-based learning
The Times Higher Award for Outstanding Support for Students
We support 29,000 students from around 100 countries
Our Vision To be an excellent Students’ Union by 2028
Good to great by ‘28
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Strategic Plan 1 Fun when you want it Our Priorities
Communication, Communication, Communication! Keep people updated with timely, open & honest com- munication Have two way conversations; listen & re- spond Plain speaking – talk simply
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Think Big Be ambitious Have courage to put your ideas into practice Be inspiring to others
Help when you need it
Yes WE can! Be positive Get involved Work together
Long Term, Not Short Term Begin with the end goal in mind Finish what we start Always evaluate
Connecting Students
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President Is responsible for the lead- ership of the other officers. They are the Chair of the Board of Trustees as well as the Board of Governors representative.
BCUSU works independently of the university, although we receive an invaluable core grant from them each year. We have a dedicated core staff team of around forty members and eighty student staff. Our Structures
Vice President Opportunities & Community Is the Figurehead of Socie- ties, Sport, and Volunteering focusing on engaging and de- veloping communities as well as developing student skills and employability.
Vice President Academic Experience
Is the Board of Governors rep- resentative, leading on Educa- tion policy, the learning and teaching experience as well as being the Figurehead of Stu- dent Voice Assistants.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Vice President Student Voice Is the Local University con- tact, focusing on developing democracy and the Student Representation System.
Vice President Equity & Inclusion Is the Equity, diversity and inclusion lead focusing on student welfare and wellbe- ing and supporting the pro- tected societies.
HEAD OF CENTRAL SERVICES
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT
HEAD OF MEMBER SERVICE
5 STAFF
RESEARCH COORDINATOR 1 STAFF
3 X SHOPS 4 STAFF
FINANCE
3 STAFF
PEOPLE & CULTURE 3 STAFF
ACTIVITIES & REPRESENTATION 5 STAFF
EAGLE & BALL PUB 4 STAFF
ADVICE & INFORMATION 5 STAFF
SOCIAL KITCHEN
1 STAFF
STUDENTS’ UNION RECEPTION 3 STAFF
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Your Purpose • To lead the organisation to achieve its vision and purpose, to challenge for change and deliver a modern forward thinking Student Union. • To work in close partnership with the Trustees/Directors to lead the organisation and staff team, developing and delivering clear strategies. • To develop and maintain positive relationships with the University and other part- ners in the City and nationally. Job Description The Job • To be the active leader of the BCUSU senior management and whole staff team; work - ing together to develop strategies, policies and procedures for BCUSU. • To co-ordinate the management of BCUSU services, in line with the mission, vision and core values; to also be the conduit for information between staff and Trustees/Direc - tors, and vice versa. • To take steps which ensure the future sustainability of BCUSU • Ensuring solid financial planning, reporting and monitoring procedures are operating. • Ensuring the Union’s aspirations to reduce our environmental impact are delivered • Ensuring practices exist which protect the physical assets of the Union. • To ensure that the affairs of BCUSU are conducted in accordance with all legal require - ments and the policies determined by theTrustees, Directors, Executive and Student Council. • To be the Company Secretary for BCUSU and all subsidiary companies. • To be familiar with the constitution and poli cy of BCUSU and assist the relevant of- ficers in ensuring the Constitution is followed at all times. • To maintain an active awareness in the general and wider trends and developments in all areas of Students’ Union
The Future • To develop and implement strategies for the Union
• To lead the strategic planning process, ensuring Trustees/Direc- tors aspirations are at the forefront and key stakeholders involved. • To ensure that detailed plans are prepared and implemented which assist the BCUSU in achieving its mission, across all areas. • To advise both officers and managers in respect of all personnel related policies, procedures and issues. • To ensure that decisions made by BCUSU committees are commu- nicated to staff and implemented.
The Relationships To develop and maintain positive relation- ships and create effective and positive lines of communication. With: • The University • The Board of Trustees • The Directors • The Staff • The Community • The City
Responsible to The Board of Trustees/Direc- tors through the BCUSU Presi- dent or other Trustee/Director as identified in the ByeLaws
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Additional Information
Work Base You will be primarily based in the Curzon Building (City Centre Campus) with an ex - pectation to visit and work at other cam- puses when required. Hours and weeks of work Full Time contract at 35 hours per week. The Chief Executive is expected to be flex - ible in their hours of work, as the position will from time-to-time entail attendance during evenings and weekends
Skills
Holiday Entitlement 32 days pa plus usual bank holidays
Strong Leadership Management
Relationship Management
Probation period 6 Months
Working from home We are currently trialling a hybrid working pilot project which allows staff opportunity to work from home when business needs allow. We are currently evaluating how this can work over the long term so there is po- tential that the opportunity to work remote- ly for some of the week may be possible (maximum of 2 days a week at home) how - ever this is not a fully remote role, regular working in the office as well as being able to respond to business need during the usual working week, will be required. This can be discussed in more detail at inter- view.
Commercial Acumen
A Strategic Thinker
High Energy Level
Strong Governance Understanding
Functional Commercially Minded
Behaviours Strong Leadership
Contract Type Permanent
Notice Period 3 months
Creative and Innovative
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Forward Thinking
Good Understanding of Planning and Strategic Delivery
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How to Apply
For a confidetnial conversation, please contact our advisosr Hayley Mintern and James Gergory: Hayley Mintern | Business Setcor Director hayley.mintern@mgr people.co.uk M: 07530 680 184 |: T020 3692 9900 James Gergory | Senior Practice Manager jamesg. regory@mrgpeople.co.uk M: 07966 827 391 |: T020 3692 9900 Applications should consistfoa CV and short covering letter and should be setnto hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk Closing Dates for applications is Sunday 12 th February 2023.
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