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    Role Descriptor

    Head of Marketing, International Business and Tourism in the Faculty of


    Business and Law

    Definition
    Heads of Principal Academic Units are responsible for either an academic department or school. They
    will be responsible to the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor.

    Summary
    Heads of Principal Academic Units need not only leadership capabilities but also, ideally, first-hand
    knowledge and experience of both high-quality learning and teaching, and research and knowledge
    exchange, in order to drive forward these activities at school or departmental level. Modelling these
    behaviours and understanding what drives performance is a prerequisite for raising the bar and plays a
    key role in inspiring others to succeed and generating a culture of success.

    Individuals who lead Principal Academic Units will have a track record of excellence in teaching and/or
    research, in addition to the leadership qualities necessary to develop ambitious strategies for the
    academic unit they lead.

    The details of the role include:

    Leadership & Management


    Provide effective leadership to ensure that the Department’s Key Performance Targets (KPTs) are met
    (including learning and teaching, research and knowledge exchange, student enrolments, and financial
    sustainability).

    Develop, lead, manage and embed the Department’s strategies, ensuring alignment with the Faculty
    and University’s strategic plans.

    Play a full role in the management of the wider Faculty and chair or participate in relevant committees
    and working groups across the Department, Faculty or University.

    Provide strong leadership by setting high expectations and ensuring appropriate support for academics
    at all career stages.

    Lead and support the academic and professional development of academic staff within the Department,
    in line with the University's Professional Development & Review (PDR) scheme.

    Ensure that all new appointments are strategically focused and high calibre.

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    Learning and Teaching
    Ensure the best possible student experience through:

    • Applying extensive first-hand knowledge and experience to drive forward excellence in learning
    and teaching.
    • Generating a culture of success through promoting achievements and inspiring others to
    succeed.
    • Incorporating the student voice into management processes, planning and departmental
    decision-making.
    • Maintaining, developing and enhancing the departmental course portfolio.
    • Ensuring that programmes are managed effectively according to regulations and accreditation
    requirements.

    Research and Knowledge Exchange


    Ensure the highest levels of quality, integrity and ethics in all research undertaken within the
    Department.

    Work proactively to develop additional sources of income for research, consultancy, academic
    enterprise projects, short courses and taught programmes.

    Develop and maintain productive partnerships with business, voluntary and public sector organisations
    at regional, national and international level that are based on the Department's expertise and that align
    to the Faculty's strategic direction.

    International
    Demonstrate high-quality leadership to enable the further development of the international agenda
    within the Department, embedding a strong international ethos across the Department.

    Related Activities and Functions


    Nurture a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within the Department and more widely.

    Promote and represent the Faculty and University both internally and externally, nationally and
    internationally, seeking out opportunities and promoting collaborative working practices.

    Ensure that the Department is run in a financially sustainable manner by adhering to University financial
    procedures and following a good practice approach to ensuring value for money in relation to budgets
    and projects.

    Knowledge & Experience


    Heads will normally:

    • Be at Professorial or, in some instances, Reader/PL level.


    • Have a very strong academic record and standing in teaching and/or research.
    • Have specialist knowledge relevant to the academic area.

    Approved by the VC on 5 September 2017 Hon Nov 17


    • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate a
    clear vision for a wide range of audiences, as well as the ability to negotiate effectively, develop,
    and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Have very good diplomatic skills with experience of mentoring and inspiring others to succeed.
    • Be experienced in successfully securing and managing external funding.
    • Be experienced in managing and monitoring budgets and the deployment of staffing resources.
    • Have evidence of, and commitment to, ongoing personal and professional development.
    • Have a commitment to equality and diversity policies and objectives.
    • Have well-developed external networks and connectivity, reflective of standing in the field, and
    bringing a strong awareness of the external environment to the Department and University.

    Other desirable requirements:

    • Membership of relevant professional bodies.


    • Be able to travel as necessary within the UK and overseas.

    Terms & Conditions of Office


    Heads will be appointed on a fixed term (four years in the first instance) and fractional 0.75 (+/-0.1)
    basis, ensuring that leaders can retain a strong teaching and/or research portfolio throughout their
    period of headship and then return to these core activities at the end of their appointment.

    Approved by the VC on 5 September 2017 Hon Nov 17

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