Keele - Head of Capital Planning and Programme Delivery

Appointment of Head of Capital Planning and Programme Delivery Leadership

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Introduction FromTheVice-Chancellor The Role Background Keele Statistics

Strategic Plan andVision An Education that Inspires How to Apply Equality, Diversity and Inclusion People Strategy Living and Working at Keele Employee Benefits

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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 , Keele will be a University characterised by ‘aspiration and ambition’ – an aspirational destination for students and staff.

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.

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.

Professor Trevor McMillan Vice-Chancellor

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Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint to the important role of Head of Capital Planning and Programme Delivery. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Development, this role will lead on developing the capital investment strategy and delivering the capital implementation plan ensuring that all projects emanating from the strategy are delivered to the highest quality and sustainability credentials. The postholder will lead an internal team of project management professionals as well as multidisciplinary external teams in the planning and delivery of large scale new build developments and refurbishment schemes to smaller scale estate improvement projects and capital maintenance programmes. The successful candidate will possess significant experience of leading capital projects and programmes in a similar context. You will strong leadership and management skills, with the ability and track record of managing internal staff as well as external supply chain. You will have a track record of working with large complex organisations with multi-building, high-footfall and technically complex estate portfolios. It is essential that the successful candidate possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to successfully build relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders on the planning and delivery of major capital programmes. The role offers the chance for an ambitious projects leader professional to play an influential role in the continuing success of a unique, pioneering university in a beautiful campus setting.

The Role Head of Capital Planning and Programme Delivery

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Programme Development and Delivery

Programme Control and Governance

• For projects, to lead the development and evaluation of options and alternative solutions, including the production and presentation to Option Appraisals and Proposals, to respective Project Executive Groups and Committees. • To design, develop and implement regular campus condition surveys and updates, ensuring that the lifecycle and backlog maintenance schedule reflect required investment needs. • To oversee all projects within the directorate, ensuring consistency in approach, governance, and compliance. • To Lead the establishment of an effective procurement strategy, working with procurement, that enables effective and efficient application of tendering, frameworks and other procurement routes for all services including consultant designers, Cost/Management Consultants, construction, and Engineering suppliers etc. • To lead and manage the Universities Capital Investment Programme. • To lead the successful delivery of all Capital Projects and Programmes, including the handover and transmission into full operation, including delivery of all operational and compliance documents, inductions and operating procedures. • To lead in designing, preparing and implementing project delivery and programmes for major and minor works programmes within the 3-5 year planned maintenance programme. • To lead and deliver pre-design and pre-contract designs and costings to inform and support business case development, evaluation and decision making. • To lead the development of concept designs, costing and feasibility studies to inform the University’s Planning and decision-making processes. • To lead the engagement with the Science and Innovation Park in the design and development of its on- going development, including supporting current and potential tenants. To lead (and deliver) to production of concept plans and feasibility studies to support the development and delivery of new schemes, courses, programmes, research activities, space moves, Science Park developments and planned works and projects. • To Provide project oversight of all works undertaken in the Estate and Development Directorate, deputising for the Director, in his absence, at Project and Planning meetings both within the University and with External partners and suppliers.

• To lead the design, development, implementation and maintenance of robust, practical, effective, and efficient Governance and management structures, procedures and reporting to ensure the effective control of capital budgets, funding and expenditure, including:

 A full and up to date project Register, outlining values, Cashflows, Timelines, Partners, Suppliers, Project Leads, Project Sponsors

 Associated governance, roles are responsibilities.

 The development and production of regular (monthly) Project Update reports for the Director of Estate and Development, Professional Services Group, Business Review Committee and Council. • To lead and facilitate the decision-making process, directing papers and reports through the appropriate Groups and Committees to ensure timely and effective decision making and reporting. • To lead Project Executive Groups and Operational Group meetings, including effective action management and reporting. • To Lead the planning and operational integration of Projects with the Estate Operations Team, IDS and Campus users, ensuring:  the appropriate handover of projects to the operations team and users .  new builds and refurbishments are properly and effectively transferred through to operations and occupation . • To ensure that all works and contractors, working within the University, sign up and adhere to the University’s terms and conditions, rules, regulations and polices, including Contractor Rules and Procedures. • To ensure legal and contractual integrity and compliance, for all projects, relating to design, construction, Planning, Legislation and Funding obligations and constraints. • To lead on the negotiation and delivery of Project Delivery Contracts, including Construction Contracts, Funding Agreements, Landlord and Tenancy Agreements, and Planning Applications. • To ensure life cycle implications are fully considered during the design and construction processes, through consultation with colleagues within E&D and the University.

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Team Work • To contribute and participate in the continued development of the Professional Services Team. Working across Professional Services and colleagues to lead the development of a coherent teams and structures, encouraging cross functional and cross directorate working. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and students across the University and with external organisations, where appropriate, to achieve the requirements of the role, in line with the University’s Strategic Plan. • To lead, working with colleagues across Professional Services, the development and maintenance of appropriate Performance Specification and Design Guides associated with the refurbishment and construction of the Physical Estate. • Develop external relationships and partnerships to benefit Keele University e.g. Local Police and Fire Services and Transport Providers . • To make a significant contribution to the development and implementation of the Directorate’s Operating Plan. • To proactively support the other teams within the Estates and Development Directorate, namely Strategy, Capital Projects, Estate Services, Campus Services, Planning and Compliance. • •To proactively engage and support, with the Vice Chancellor’s Office and Finance, the development, implementation and management of appropriate funding models and solutions associated with the capital programme. • Work collaboratively with colleagues and students across the University and with external organisations, where appropriate, to achieve the requirements of the role, in line with the University’s Strategic Plan. • Working with colleagues, lead the development of a coherent team, encouraging cross functional and cross directorate working.

Communication / Documentation • Communicate effectively across a wide range of audiences.

Leadership/Staffing • Responsible for the Leadership, management, and development the projects Team. • As a member of the Directorate Leadership Team, to develop a ‘Best in Sector’ Estates and Campus Services Development Directorate: developing staff to fulfil their potential, increasing staff satisfaction and retention, and nurturing a positive and enabling attitude towards the delivery of ambitious targets in an increasingly cost constrained environment. • Provide oversight and support to ensure consistency in the planning and delivery of all projects and minor works being delivered within the Directorate and across the University. • To develop and instil an ethos of Customer Excellence, continual improvement, and efficiency within all Estate & Development activities. • Promote Succession and Talent Planning to ensure that staff at all levels are developed and supported in their roles. • To continually review resources and skills mix against the organisational needs and lead organisation change. • To develop and instil an ethos of customer excellence, continual improvement, and efficiency within all Project Management and Delivery activities. • To continually review resources and skills mix against prevailing legislation and the organisational needs and lead organisation change.

Data Protection Adhere to regulations and procedures relating to data protection and information security. Personal Development/ Performance Demonstrate commitment to continuing Personal/ Professional Development and to engage with appropriate development activities. Equality, Diversity, Health and Safety and Strategy Hold a duty and commitment to the principles and practice of equality and diversity and comply with the University’s Dignity and Respect Framework. Duties must be carried out in accordance with relevant Equality and Diversity legislation and University policies/ procedures. 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 the University in ensuring as far as is necessary, that Statutory Requirement, Codes of Practice, University Policies and Schools/ Departmental health and safety arrangements are complied with. Adhere to the University’s environmental policy and procedures and seek to promote environmental sustainability within area of responsibility.

• Prepare written/technical reports, papers and presentations for a range of audiences .

• Liaise, establish and maintain positive links with external stakeholders and providers. • Contribute to Directorate Leadership Team meetings and ensure effective two-way information sharing within the Directorate concerning the work of each team and the wider University.

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Person specificatio n Qualifications/Education/Training • Degree in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent level qualification/Professional Qualification for example RICS or significant experience in a senior project management role. (Essential)

Experience

Skills/Aptitudes/Competences

• Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively with a wide range of people on work/projects, demonstrating a flexible approach to work and building positive working relationships with colleagues. (Essential) • Ability to work at both strategic and detailed level and influence the work of other colleagues accordingly. (Essential)

• Thorough knowledge of planning and building regulations. (Essential)

• Substantial project management experience working in a managerial, or strategic development role within an Estates function.(Essential) Proven experience of: i) Managing major building and estate projects from inception to completion. ii) Building design and specification across a broad spectrum of building types. iii) Commissioning electrical and or mechanical engineering systems. iv) Building technology in respect of construction and maintenance. v) Working with construction and related contracts. vi) Health & Safety risk management to analyse risks associated with proposed projects. vii)Managing large budgets effectively. viii) Working with procurement and tendering procedures. ix) Management of teams of construction professionals and contractors. x) Experience of carbon reduction techniques and technologies relating to construction and refurbishment projects and programmes. • Experience and a good understanding of budget planning and business modelling to ensure service viability and affordability (Essential) • Experience of leading energy conservation and life cycle cost assessments. (Desirable) • Experience in legal negotiations and drafting construction and property agreements. (Desirable) • A good understanding of the Higher Education sector and an appreciation of estates related issues. (Desirable)

• Understanding of fire safety and building control regulations. (Essential)

• Understanding of Planning and Building Regulations . (Essential)

• RICS (Desirable)

• Commercial acumen and vision. (Essential)

• Managing safely IOSH certificate. (Desirable)

• High level problem solving skills. (Essential)

• NEBOSH certificate. (Desirable)

• Team worker with the ability to cope with competing demands. (Essential)

• Knowledge and understanding of Construction Design Management Regs. (Essential) • Ability to produce and present documents/reports in a variety of forms, clearly and concisely with a strong attention to detail. (Essential) • Ability to communicate/ present complex information to a variety of audiences. (Essential)

• Membership of relevant professional body, for example RICS (Desirable)

• Strong customer focus. (Essential)

Other • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word). (Essential) • Ability to inspire confidence and command authority with a range of colleagues and to ensure compliance of policies and procedures. (Essential) • Ability to mentor and motivate own team and ensure high professional standards. (Essential) • Strong planning and organisational skills including the ability to priorities workload and ensure deadlines are adhered to. (Essential) • Specialist skills of managerial, financial, operational and strategic management. (Desirable)

• High level initiative and decision making skills. (Essential)

• Thorough knowledge of planning and building regulations. (Essential)

• Understanding of fire safety and building control regulations. (Essential)

• Understanding of Planning and Building Regulations (Essential)

• Commercial acumen and vision. (Essential)

• High level problem solving skills. (Essential)

• Knowledge and understanding of Construction Design Management Regs. (Essential) • Ability to produce and present documents/reports in a variety of forms, clearly and concisely with a strong attention to detail. (Essential) • Ability to communicate/ present complex information to a variety of audiences. (Essential)

• Understanding of public procurement procedures. (Desirable)

• Utilisation of AutoCAD and project management software. (Desirable)

• Understanding of BIM. (Desirable)

• High level initiative and decision making skills. (Essential)

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BACKGROUND | 1 5

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. 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. 96% of Keele students who graduated in 2017 finding full-time employment or further study within six months (HESA - Destination of leavers from HE 2017).

Keele has connections across the globe. There are over 100,000 Keele alumni in 162 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 of 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 our region.

Find out more at keele.ac.uk/discover

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STATISTICS | 1 7

Keele Statistics

Proud to be

Top 5 IN THE TEF

97% OF OUR RESEARCH WAS CLASSIFIED AS WORLD-LEADING OR OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORTANCE

Top 3 IN ENGLAND FOR OVERALL STUDENT SATISFACTION

96% GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY HESA - DESTINATION OF LEAVERS FROM HIGHER EDUCATION 2017

6th IN ENGLAND FOR STUDENT SATISFACTION WITH COURSE

35th IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLE 2021

£45 million INVESTMENT IN SCIENCE FACILITIES ON CAMPUS

600+ Acres A HUGE GREEN AND BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS SETTING

Global Top 25 FOR CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY

TIMES HIGHER RANKING OF THE TEACHING EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2017 (BROAD-BASED UNIVERSITIES)

NSS 2019

GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY LEAGUE TABLE, 2021

UI GREEN METRIC RANKING 2020

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014

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STRATEGIC PLAN AND VISION | 1 9

Mission

Our future Our strategic plan is articulated through a clear sense of purpose and knowledge of what our performance needs to be to achieve this. Keele University has a strong sense of community. We recognise how our place in the UK partly defines us and what we do but that brings with it a determination to be global in outlook and international in action. Ultimately, our success comes from our people and the partnerships we forge, nurture and cherish.

Enabling strategies To deliver this strategy, we will have a number of visions, strategies and action plans across the following themes: • Education • Research • Student Experience • People • International • Financial Sustainability

Keele University’s mission is to make a diffe r ence 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 societies , communities and individuals.

• Estates • Digital • Environmental Sustainability • Health and Wellbeing keele.ac.uk/ourfuture

10,000 STUDENTS AND 2,000 STAFF LIVING AND WORKING ON CAMPUS

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AN EDUCATION THAT INSPIRES | 21

An Education that Inspires Keele offers distinctive p r ogrammes and a learning environment that enables our students to make the most of their time at University.

Our programmes are innovative, inspirational and delivered by exceptional staff, with outstanding commitment to high-quality education provision and student-centred experiences. We have extensive outreach and widening participation activity, including being lead institution of one of the 29 OfS-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.

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. Keele was ranked 2nd of all broad-based English universities in the National Student Survey 2019 - out of over 100 higher education institutions. This is the seventh time in eight years that Keele has been ranked in the top three in England for student satisfaction, demonstrating our consistent commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience - year in, year out. 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.

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HOW TO APPLY | 2 3

How to Apply

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisors Nicholas Coppard ( nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk / 0789 6079 495 ) and Ben Duffill (ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk / 07976 125 010) at The Management Recruitment Group (MRG). Applications should consist of a CV (of not more than 4 pages) and a Covering Letter (of not more than 2 pages) and should be sent to nicholas.coppard@mrgpeople.co.uk and ben.duffill@mrgpeople.co.uk .

The closing date for applications is 20th March 2022 .

Keele University values diversity, and is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity. The university welcomes expressions of interest and applications from candidates from all communities and a diversity of backgrounds. A monitoring form will be sent to candidates as part of the process.

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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION | 2 5

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 online 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. As a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme silver award holder and having signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant the University supports the Armed Forces and welcomes applications from members of the Armed Forces community (veterans, service leavers, reservists, Cadet Force adult volunteers and spouses of serving personnel).

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. At the time of writing the University holds an institutional Bronze SWAN award, 1 Silver award and 13 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. Keele was awarded a Race Equality Charter award following a first submission in February 2019. Keele is (currently) one of only 17 institutions with an award. Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS) Keele has been awarded a silver award under the DERS to recognise the University’s commitment to supporting members of the Armed Forces Community.

Disability Confident Schem e 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 Network 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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PEOPLE STRATEGY | 2 7

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 staĀ ff 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 staĀ ff Create an environment which values staff from other countries, international experience and a global outlook.

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.

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 | 2 9

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. In addition to the Keele Campus we have a number of staff based in satellite sites off campus, including the Royal Stoke Hospital (University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust), the Guy Hilton Research Centre, and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry. Staff at these sites have access to onsite facilities, alongside access to the Keele Campus facilities.

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/discover/aboutthearea

THIS IS KEELE

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND FACILITIES | 31

Employee Benefits and Facilitie s 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 r egularly.

Contractual Benefit Competitive salaries Our salary scales can be found at

Other Benefit 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

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 Additional Annual Leave Scheme Staff can apply to purchase additional annual leave, the cost of which is deducted from salary over a 12 or 6 month period. Health and Wellbeing Benefit 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

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 Benefit Learning and Development We offer a programme of Continuing Professional Development for our staff as well as taster courses, such as foreign languages. Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.

Holistic Therapies Staff may access a range of therapies on site. 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 Sports Centre Reduced membership rates for staff and all new staff can get one month’s free membership. 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.

on campus • Pharmacy

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 Family Friendly Benefit 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.

• GP surgery • Cashpoints • Supermarket • Catering outlets • Newsagents and post office

Keele University, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG keele.ac.uk

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