Significant experience of management at a senior level in a complex and commercially-driven organisation, and preferably within a business environment that is within the HAS portfolio (e.g. catering, sport and leisure, hospitality, accommodation etc.).
Knowledge and understanding of, and/or experience within, a Higher Education environment would be advantageous but not essential.
Significant proven ability and experience in management with expertise, supported by a professional qualification, in at least one but ideally two of the following specialisms: HR (Generalist), Recruitment, Learning and Development, Health & Safety, IT.
Experience of working at a senior level, operating strategically across the business or within a multi-disciplinary role/environment.
Knowledge of and significant expertise in: • defining and developing strategy and translating it into achievable and measurable operational outcomes. • leading and developing a multi-disciplinary team and ensuring key targets are met within resource constraints. • managing multiple, complex projects. • initiating, implementing and managing change. • working with and influencing senior management. • financial planning, managing/controlling significant budgets and resources. • designing, developing and implementing complex proposals integrating strategic and financial issues.
• developing and delivering solutions to complex problems. • operational planning, management and business process skills. • applying a significant amount of independent professional judgement.
Excellent communication and inter-personal skills including: • the ability to interact with all levels of staff. • the ability to establish and develop strong, trusting and collaborative working relationships. • strong, proven people management skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop teams and individuals. • excellent influencing, negotiating and facilitating skills.
Able to analyse the internal/ external environment in order to develop appropriate solutions.
Personal characteristics: • judgement • the ability to make decisions
• honesty and integrity • gravitas and credibility • approachability • energy and resilience.
Capabilities Required for the role
Strategic Thinking and Perspective Is able to think strategically, envisioning the future of the University in and beyond the context of the University plan. Leading People Demonstrates an inspirational leadership style, adapting it according to diverse situations and people. Organisational Understanding Understands the complexity and diversity of the University, its context and options for its development. Communication Communicates with a wide range of styles appropriate to different individuals, groups and situations.
Performance and Resource Management Ensures the highest quality research, learning and teaching, administrative and service results through the active management of personal, people and financial resources.
Leading Change The ability to lead continuous organisational change and development.
Working Collaboratively Fosters co-operation and collaborative internal and external partnership working in order to deliver the University Plan and develop the University.
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