Head of School of Chemistry
2 weeks ago
**Position Details**
School of Chemistry, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Professorial Post
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 3rd May 2023
**Interview**:An Electoral Board will be held at the end of June (provisionally the 30th).
**Job Summary**
The Head of School will lead development of the next stage of the School’s vision and strategy. The Head will be able to demonstrate leadership, managerial excellence and the practical experience to bring a clear vision and strategy to life.
The behaviours and capabilities required of Heads of School are characterised by the commitment, drive and collaborative spirit that should underpin all leadership activities at the University of Birmingham. The post holder is responsible for the delivery of academic, financial and people management of the School and there are also opportunities to make contributions to wider cross-university initiatives.
Reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of College of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, they are a member of the College Board, University Leadership Group and as a senior leader, contribute to the delivery of the College and University strategic plan. They will lead the School’s Senior Management Team and work in partnership with the Head of the School’s Operations team.
**Main responsibilities**
- Provide academic and managerial leadership within the School, to help build the capability and capacity to deliver excellence in research, education, influence and resources.
- Develop and deliver a School strategic plan, which supports the College and University’s strategic framework - be open and receptive to examining and challenging all aspects of the School’s operations, and able to drive both continuous and step-change improvements to maximise performance at all levels and to deliver School targets.
- Provide leadership and inspiration for the School in terms of direction, new ways of working and to act as a role model for collegiality across the University, aligning school interests with those of the institution.
- Review progress of the School and individuals against agreed objectives and targets, identifying action to encourage and support continuous improvement and contribution across teaching, research and administration, addressing concerns with fairness and transparency.
- Lead the School, to develop and maintain active multi-disciplinary networks and collaborations, internally and externally, nationally and internationally, helping to enhance the reputation of the School’s education and research provision.
- Play an active role in the College Board, with collective responsibility for decisions taken by the Board and contribute to wider College leadership.
- Work closely with the College Directors of Research & Knowledge Transfer, of Education and of Global Engagement, to develop robust and effective School plans that support the College and University strategy.
- Develop and implement a vision and culture (including policies and procedures) that actively promotes equality and values diversity and inclusion, identifying and implementing actions within the school in all processes that support this agenda.
- Deliver efficient and effective financial management and use of resources.
- Ensure efficient management and operation of undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses.
- Ensure compliance with legislation and university policies, including health and safety, in conjunction with the School Operations Manager.
**Person Specification**
- A sustained track record of successful leadership and management of relevant scale, diversity and complexity.
- An exceptional Scholar with academic credibility among peers and evidence of an outstanding and sustained international research.
- The substantial leadership, management and financial skills and experience required to lead the School’s educational, research and enterprise activity, to deliver institutional and individual performance objectives.
- A background of substantial personal achievement in research, education or practice relevant to the role.
- The ability and commitment to promote a culture of excellence, including the development of excellent research and the continuing enhancement of the student academic and general experience.
- The ability and experience to devise and implement ambitious strategic plans for the School’s development.
- Outstanding influencing and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, motivate and challenge colleagues; to create a positive and collegiate environment that promotes and supports equality, diversity and inclusion and places emphasis on open communication to build and maintain excellent internal and external relationships; to work in collaborative teams; to negotiate; to communicate ideas effectively; to bring about potentially unpopular change; and to maintain progress in achieving agreed goa
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