1The professional University

APPOINTMENT OF the head of international and overseas partnerships

www.rgu.ac.uk

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CONTENTS THE OPPORTUNITY 4

DIRECTORATE OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT 6

THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE 8

ROLE PROFILE 10

Person PROFILE 12

The Professional University 14

One Campus , One Vision 18

Aberdeen City & Shire 20

Corporate Management arrangements 22

Senior Management Chart 24

Summary of Terms & Conditions 26

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THE OPPORTUNITY

THE ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY IS ONE OF THE TOP MODERN UNIVERSITIES IN THE UK, WITH A TRACK RECORD OF DYNAMIC LEADERSHIP AND A REPUTATION AS AN INNOVATIVE AND AMBITIOUS UNIVERSITY.

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The Times University Guide consistently places Robert Gordon

University as top new University in the UK, a position supported by

one of the UK’s best graduate employment records. In 2010, we were

the best University in Scotland for graduate prospects, (The Sunday

Times) with only 2.3% of our graduates unemployed within 6 months

of graduation. What’s more, with over 87% of our graduates landing

graduate-type jobs within 6 months, our success in this area is on

a par with Cambridge, and bettered only by the London School of

Economics and Imperial. And just when we thought it couldn’t get

better, The Sunday Times named us their Scottish University of the

Year 2011.

The International Office is part of the Directorate of Marketing,

Communication and Student Recruitment, (together with the

Marketing, Communications and Admissions Offices). The

International Office has responsibility for the recruitment of full-

time overseas and non-UK EU students in terms of marketing and

promotion, and also international partnerships. This is an enormously

important area of the University’s business, with international students

bringing a dynamic, multicultural perspective to the campus, helping

sustain a vibrant postgraduate portfolio and contributing substantially

to our annual fee income. Numbers of international students at the

University have grown rapidly over the last 7 years, particularly

from India and Nigeria and in the fields of business and technology.

Numbers of international students at RGU have grown rapidly over the

last 7 years, particularly from India and Nigeria, and particularly in the

fields of business and technology. Given the increasingly competitive

market for international students, we are now seeking to consolidate

our numbers and diversify our intake further especially across subject

area – and we do not underestimate the challenges that we face in

doing so. Our business is also evolving so you will equally need to help

us develop international partnerships and support the international

agenda of our three new research institutes.

As the most senior manager focused 100% on international

recruitment, the Head of International and Overseas Partnerships will

have a key role to play in achieving our international ambitions and

indeed in helping drive forward the process of internationalisation

across the University. To succeed in this role you will need to provide

leadership and vision to a committed and ambitious team of four

international recruitment and exchange professionals. You will be

responsible for channelling the team’s energies and encouraging

new ways of thinking, new ways of marketing and new ways of

managing our key relationships in those countries where we operate.

As well as demonstrating effective leadership, you will also need to

be an instinctive and trustworthy networker across the institution,

harnessing assets and skills across different departments to maximise

our international success. Ideally you will have experience in

Commercial or Higher Education with an in-depth knowledge of the

key drivers impacting on the higher education sector. In short, we

will expect you to have the credibility and drive to make an early and

positive impact on the International Office team and the University’s

international business as a whole.

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DIRECTORATE OF MARKETING, COMMUNICATION AND STUDENT RECRUITMENT

THE DIRECTORATE ENCOMPASSES THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE, MARKETING OFFICE, COMMUNIATIONS OFFICE AND THE UNIVERSITY’S ADMISSIONS OFFICE. TOGETHER, WE HAVE A KEY ROLE TO PLAY IN HELPING THE UNIVERSITY MEET ITS AMBITIOUS STUDENT RECRUITMENT TARGETS.

All four departments are situated in the Schoolhill Building on our

City Centre Campus. The City Centre also hosts a number of other

departments as well as the Schools of Pharmacy & Life Sciences,

Computing and Engineering. However our plans are that all academic

and support functions will be centred on the Garthdee Campus within

the next decade, and an ambitious development plan is in place to

help us achieve this.

The Marketing Office devise and deliver campaigns for undergraduate

and postgraduate recruitment in the UK and Eire and for those seeking

distance learning options. They have a particular role to play in core

publications such as the main prospectus and in raising awareness of

our brand, but are also increasingly working on smaller campaigns

with academic colleagues to promote specific courses to niche groups.

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The Admissions Office deal with all central enquiries and applications

and as a consequence have indepth expertise in the complete range

of University programmes and suitable qualifications. They are also

expert users of the University’s main student records system when it

comes to application management. All full time international enquiries

are handled by an outsourced company to help improve tracking,

monitoring and conversion rates.

The Communications Office has responsibility for the University’s

media relations, internal communications, events programme and web

presence.

In addition to close links with the other teams in the Directorate, we

work closely with the Development Office, (alumni and scholarships),

with Student Services (International Student Advice), Study Skills

(English language courses) and Business Development. But even

more significantly, we work closely with our internal customers, the

nine academic Schools, aiming to provide them with high quality,

professional marketing services that meet their needs and help them

achieve their recruitment targets.

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THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE

MARKETING

• Three Senior International Marketing Officers each have

responsibility for several overseas markets. Primarily

focussed on business development and relationship

management, they play a major role in managing the

University’s network of overseas recruitment agents and

in liaising with academic departments to ensure

clear understanding of their needs.

• Senior International Officers are also responsible for

devising annual marketing plans for their specific markets

and agreeing both the plans and the associated budgets

with the Head of International and Overseas Partnerships.

• Senior International Officers travel overseas regularly and

for fairly extended periods.

• The great majority of our current international students

are studying at postgraduate level are from India, China

and Nigeria. However our strategy of diversifying the

international intake is beginning to bear fruit with

new markets beginning to deliver increased student

numbers.With our location in Aberdeen, it is not surprising

to find that we recruit significant numbers onto our

engineering courses, especially in the oil and gas disciplines,

but our Business School and IT disciplines are also

extremely popular;

• There is potential to increase both the range of markets that

we recruit from and to broaden the subject mix to recruit to

a broader range of courses.

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PARTNERSHIPS

• As lead manager responsible, you will build on our

commercial partnership with Navitas to deliver sustainable

UG recruitment.

• An increasingly important area of work for the future will be

partnerships with Higher Education institutions across the

world, for recruitment, business interaction and research.

You along with your team have a critical role in identifying

potential partners and helping us to develop mutually

beneficial long term relationships.

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RESPONSIBLE TO : The Director of Marketing, Communications and Student Recruitment,

who is accountable to the Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor for

the Student Experience and External Relations.

ROLE PROFILE: HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL AND OVERSEAS PARTNERSHIPS

THE PURPOSE OF THE POST: To provide highly effective, visible and dynamic leadership to the

International Office team, encompassing international recruitment,

exchange and partnerships.

Working with key stakeholders across the university to deliver the

international recruitment strategy, which aims to raise the international

profile of RGU, recruit to target against country and course and above

all diversify the on campus international student population.

To work closely with senior staff across the university to develop

and implement a strategy for managing and developing overseas

partnerships and exchanges

Ensure that an aligned marketing strategy is developed with our

private pathway provider, Navitas.

To ensure marketing strategies and plans align with our business

development service which seeks to secure profitable, sustainable

business with corporate entities in the UK and internationally.

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GENERAL DUTIES:1. Lead the International Office, with a focus on maintaining a high

performing and motivated team.

2. Work closely with Admissions, Communication and Marketing to

ensure effective marketing and admissions planning is delivered.

3. Play an active role on the management team of the Directorate.

4. Take an active role in assisting the Director in the preparation of

papers and bids to service the various University’s committee’s.

5. Provide policy advice and options on complex issues, both written

and orally.

6. Contribute to the continuing processes of change management and

improvement within the Directorate.

7. Ensure that you are engaged with relevant external bodies and

networks, that can provide opportunities for RGU.

8. Working with the Director and Dean of Students, ensure that RGU

meets and complies with UKBA visa regulations.

9. Develop strong synergies and working practices with the Alumni &

Development Office and Careers Office.

SPECIFIC DUTIES : 1. Maintain and update the University’s International Recruitment

Strategy, and oversee its implementation in order to achieve agreed

returns on investment.

2. Plan and deliver an integrated international marketing plan to

promote RGU and generate enquiries and applications in designated

target markets.

3. Ensure that the University’s agents are managed, monitored and

serviced in line with the University’s requirements.

4. Manage, develop and review the University’s relationship with the

Hobsons Service Centre ensuring high quality and cost effective CRM

for all direct enquiries and applicants.

5. Establish excellent working relationships with key University

staff and provide professional support to departments on a range of

international activities.

6. Manage the budget for the International Office.

7. Manage and develop the delivery of overseas partnerships and

exchanges.

8. Build and maintain professional relationships with a variety of

external agencies including the British Council, BUILA, SUIG, Scottish

Government, UUK, US.

9. Contribute to the continual development of the University’s

internationalisation strategy.

10. Ensure that market research and forecasting reports are developed

and maintained for all core and emerging markets.

11. Work closely with our private providers Navitas, to ensure

marketing and recruitment plans are aligned and any joint ventures are

delivered.

12. Analysis of complex student data and reporting from a variety of

systems.

Additional information:You will be required to spend up to 3 months of the year travelling

overseas for extended periods of time. This will by nature of the

business require evening and weekend work.

You will also have to be prepared to travel to any designated

international market, identified by the University.

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PERSON PROFILE

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable significant experience in a services marketing or

business development role

• Experience of marketing/recruitment activity within an

educational or commercial education environment

• A degree and/or Postgraduate qualification

• Significant experience of line management and staff

development responsibilities.

• Proven leadership and motivational skills

• Devising and implementing international marketing and

operational plans

• Core management skills including team building, finance,

change management

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of the global Higher Education

internationalisation agenda

• A qualification in marketing, management, HE leadership or

a member of CIM

• Knowledge of e-marketing and CRM

• Knowledge of developing and delivering overseas

partnerships

• Knowledge of one or more major overseas HE Market

• Experience of operations and/or systems management

• Experience of managing overseas partnerships

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ESSENTIAL BEHAVIOURS:

• Maintains good working relationships

• Maintains high personal standard of delivery

• Champions change - looks for and implements better

ways of working

• Builds effective team performance

• Is decisive, particularly when confronted with challenging

issues

• Able to adapt and capitalise on new opportunities

In addition, all managers should exhibit or plan to develop the

following behaviours:

• Communicate a clear and consistent vision or plan

• Demonstrate integrity and high ethical standards

• Openly encourages and recognise the contribution of others

• Gives constructive feedback on a regular basis

• Encourages personal development and provides

appropriate opportunities

• Treats people with respect

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THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY

‘PROFESSIONAL’ IS OUR WATCHWORD FOR THE WAY WE TREAT ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING AND ESPECIALLY OUR STUDENTS. IT GUIDES THE WAY WE WORK TOGETHER, AND DEFINES WHAT WE EXPECT FROM EACH OTHER.

OUR HERITAGE

The name Robert Gordon has been synonymous with education in

Aberdeen since 1750 when the original college was founded from his

bequest. With the addition of Gray’s School of Art in 1885, the School

of Pharmacy in 1898 and the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in

1957, the original college has evolved over the years into a substantial

university – a leading institution of learning still able to draw upon this

rich heritage.

THE UNIVERSITY TODAY

The University generates an annual group income of around £92 million

through corporate programmes, consultancy and other business

engagement, research income and fee paying or funded students. We

currently employ approximately 1600 members of staff and deliver

courses to around 15,500 students. 22% of these students are engaged

in distance learning and corporate courses.

We offer an impressive range of professionally focused courses across

the arts and design, management, engineering and computing, health

and social care and the applied sciences and technology. We are

particularly focused on developing our key areas of strength – energy,

health and social care, the creative industries and the knowledge

“The partnership we have with Robert Gordon University not only helps to verify the high quality of learning we provide for our people, but it also leads to a formal qualification at degree level, which both Shell and our staff see as valuable.”

Adam Lomas Vice President, EP Learning & Development, Shell

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THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS

The University has established a significant e-Learning capability, based

around the ‘Moodle’ virtual learning environment. This is used to

support an extensive range of distance learning courses and to support

the learning of on-campus students in blended approaches. Effective

use of appropriate technologies is a key element of the University’s

plans to extend distance learning provision, including corporate

learning, and to enhance the learning experience of all students. We

are, we believe, the largest provider of online, distance learning in

the UK after the Open University. With this in mind, we are currently

reviewing our provision, marketing and corporate branding to ensure

we are capitalising on this USP.

“Robert Gordon’s branding as ‘the professional university’ couldn’t be more appropriate. It beats every other university in the most recent employment figures.”Sunday Times

TRACK RECORD

For three successive years, Robert Gordon University has retained the

position of the best modern university in the UK. (The Times, May 2010).

The Guardian University League Table for 2010 also ranked Robert Gordon

University as the top new University in Scotland and second in the UK.

We consistently maintain one of the UK’s best graduate employment

records. The Times Good University Guide 2011 notes that we are still best

University in Scotland for graduate prospects, and second in the UK, with

over 83% of our graduates landing graduate-type jobs within 6 months.

Our success in this area is bettered only by Imperial College.

Sunday Times announced that the Robert Gordon University was their

Scottish University of the Year, due to our continued and sustained

commitment to the student experience, evidenced through our student

satisfaction rates, graduate employability and campus re-development.

Sunday Times (12 September 2010)

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INTERNATIONAL

Our strategy is of ‘internationalisation’ of the total student

experience for all students. This includes the curriculum, work

placements and the wider experience they have interacting with

our staff and the community. International students have long

been attracted to Robert Gordon University and contributed much

to our cultural fabric. Indeed, in recent years, increasing numbers

of international students have made ours a truly international

campus. 19% of our total student population come from outside

the EU. Expanding our cultural and commercial links with overseas

organisations has helped to create many exciting opportunities for

our staff and students to work abroad.

Our commitment to internationalisation is evident in the establishment

of an International College at the University through Navitas.

Following the launch of the College in September 2011, we expect to

significantly increase our recruitment of international undergraduate

students at a time when our recruitment of international postgraduate

students is coming under greater pressure.

ABERDEEN COLLEGE – AN ASSOCIATE COLLEGE

The strength of our regional commitment and also our understanding

of the social inclusion wider access agenda is reflected in our

partnership with Aberdeen College, the largest FE College in Scotland.

This is a truly outstanding alliance recognised by the Scottish Funding

Council as a model for others. The College is an associated college

of the University and there are articulation agreements across many

subject areas leading to 2+1 and 2+2 progression.

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COMMERCIAL LINKS

Our strong links with industry have delivered corporate alliances,

CPD programmes and consultancy both in the UK and overseas. The

deployment of blended learning through the Moodle Virtual Learning

Environment is further expanding our capability for working with

corporate partners and SMEs. Enterprising research is undertaken

by groups throughout the University and the results contribute to

technology transfer and ‘spin outs’. We have been especially successful

in SMART awards.

Additionally, our commercial organisation, Univation Ltd, continues

to develop strong commercial relationships with major energy

organisations worldwide, winning significant corporate contracts for

delivery in the UK and overseas.

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“In the past decade, the university has invested more than £100m to improve its facilities, and intends to make the Garthdee site ‘the best riverside campus in Europe.’”The Guardian (12 May 2009)

THE UNIVERSITY PREPARED AND APPROVED ITS ESTATES STRATEGY IN 1994, COVERING A 20-25 YEAR PLANNING PERIOD. WE NOW HAVE ONE VISION FOR THE FUTURE – TO LOCATE ALL OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS, BY 2020, ON ONE CAMPUS AT THE STUNNING RIVERSIDE SETTING OF GARTHDEE.

‘Among the generation of new universities, Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen is the best placed’. The Times (June 2008)

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ONE CAMPUS, ONE VISION – GARTHDEE 2020

The first phase, the consolidation of six sites into two, (Garthdee

and Schoolhill) was essentially complete by 2004. To date we have

invested over £100 million in new buildings and upgrading facilities

for students. These have included the Aberdeen Business School,

the Faculty of Health and Social Care, as well as a state of the art

Sports Centre, modern onsite nursery and a health centre open to

staff, students and the local community.

We have recently secured full planning consent for the Masterplan

2009 – likely to be a two phase, 10 year development and

refurbishment programme, adding 34,000 m2 of new facilities and

culminating in the realisation of our vision – one campus at Garthdee

by 2020.

The Masterplan 2009 aims to:

• Consolidate all academic and administrative activities on the

Garthdee Campus site in order to create the finest riverside

learning environment in Europe

• Create a clearly legible campus heart, focused around a

student-centred experience

• Develop a new and unified academic development on the

eastern portion of the site in order to gain from the advantages

of co-location and collaboration between disciplines

• Retain and enhance the landscaped qualities of the site and

seek to achieve a stronger relationship between buildings and

the riverside setting

• Develop the Garthdee Campus in a sustainable, phased

manner reflecting the availability of project funding

• Re-utilise appropriate areas within existing buildings to form a

more holistic and integrated campus

• Develop a new focus for arrival/entrance from the south,

including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to the south side

of the river

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ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE

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ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN ABERDEEN WHICH IS SCOTLAND’S THIRD LARGEST CITY WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF 200,000 AND 400,000 INCLUDING THE WIDER ABERDEEN HINTERLAND. THE MERCER 2010 ‘QUALITY OF LIVING’ SURVEY RECENTLY RATED ABERDEEN AS ONE OF THE TOP WORLD CITIES AND SECOND ONLY TO LONDON IN THE UK.

The city is known internationally as the undisputed European capital

of the energy industry. However, it also has many other sides to its

character. Not least because it is located on the edge of the world

renowned Scottish Highlands and the spectacular Cairngorms - a

magnet for walkers, climbers and skiers from across the UK.

Aberdeen is undeniably a wealthy city; it has one of the highest per

capita incomes of any city after London in the UK. Such prosperity

brings many benefits. The city boasts first-class facilities. Shopping

and leisure opportunities are constantly expanding. Schooling at all

levels is well catered for – with secondary schooling, in particular,

recognised for its quality in both the public and private sectors. The

hotel sector continues to expand its full range of provision as you

would expect of an energy capital.

Aberdeen also offers a fine array of cultural attractions. There is an

eclectic mix of bars, cafés and restaurants and a host of modern

entertainments including cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries and

concert halls. And, throughout the year, Aberdeen also plays host to

several entertaining and stimulating festivals including the Aberdeen

Alternative Festival and the International Youth Festival.

Aberdeen International Airport has direct connections with the major

‘hub’ airports of Paris, Amsterdam and Oslo as well as London (Gatwick,

Heathrow and Luton) and Dublin. It also has established connections

with a wide range of other major UK cities.

Useful linksTo view our interactive site on Aberdeenshire, with excellent

information on education, health, housing, transport and weather,

please visit: http://www2.rgu.ac.uk/aberdeenshire/

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CORPORATE MANAGEMENT ARRANGEMENTS

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THE BOARD OF GOVERNORSThe Board of Governors of the University is constituted in accordance

with The Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 2006.

The Board is composed of appointed and elected Governors who

have experience of higher education, industrial, commercial, and

public service sectors and a wide range of professional practice. Staff

and Student Governors are elected and have equal standing with

those others who are appointed.

The Board of Governors has the following standing committees -

• Chairman’s Committee

• Staff Governance Committee

• Audit Committee

• Finance and General Purposes Committee

• Nominations Committee

• Remuneration Committee.

THE ACADEMIC COUNCIL The Board are required to delegate to the Academic Council those

functions relating to the planning, co-ordination, development and

supervision of the academic work of the University. Academic Council

is chaired by the Principal & Vice Chancellor. Much of the work of

the Academic Council is delivered through standing committees, sub-

committees, Faculty Boards, School Committees and course panels.

As a result a large proportion of the University community are involved

in its activities. The Principal reports to the Board of Governors on the

work of the Academic Council regularly.

THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL & VICE CHANCELLORThe Board of Governors is required to delegate to the Principal &

Vice Chancellor those functions relating to the organisation and

management of the University. The Principal & Vice Chancellor is

the chief academic, administrative and accounting officer for the

University, effectively the “Chief Executive”.

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND RESOURCES GROUP (SPARG)In ensuring the efficient management of the University, the Principal

& Vice Chancellor is assisted and supported by the Strategic Planning

and Resources Group (SPARG) which comprises four Vice-Principals

and Pro Vice Chancellors (one of which is ‘senior’ and is the Deputy

P&VC), two Executive Directors, Human Resources and Information

Technology, three Deans of Faculty and two other Deans (Learning

Enhancement and Students). The four Vice-Principals each carry

a specific strategic role focussed on the planning and resources,

teaching, research and student experience agendas and all members

of SPARG carry wider portfolios which may change over time.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP (SMG)

The Senior Management Group comprises all Heads of School

and appropriate Heads of Department within the University. The

SMG was established following a review of ‘involvement’ and

communications to facilitate better and more frequent involvement in

policy development and a better flow of information across the whole

University. This group has regular meetings with SPARG.

For further information, please visit:

www.rgu.ac.uk/about/senior-management

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PolicyAdvisor

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Research &

Commercialisation)

CREDO

Secretary tothe Board

Senior VicePrincipal &

DeputyVice-Chancellor

(AcademicDevelopment

& Quality)

Dean for theEnhancement of

Learning,Teaching & Assessment

Department forthe Enhancement

of Learning,Teaching &Assessment

Academic Affairs

LibraryServices

UniversitySolicitor

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Student

Experience)& ExternalRelations)

Dean ofStudents

StudentServices

Student Recruitment

Development Office

StudentAdministration

CommunicationsOffice

Dean ofFaculty ofDesign &

Technology

School of Computing

School ofEngineering

Gray’sSchoolof Art

The ScottSutherlandSchool of

Architecture& Built

Environment

Dean ofFaculty ofHealth &

Social Care

School of AppliedSocial Studies

School ofHealth

Sciences

School ofNursing &Midwifery

School ofPharmacy

& Life Sciences

ExecutiveDirector

(InformationTechnology &

Communication)

IT Services

Univation

RecordsManagement

ExecutiveDirector(Human

Resources)

HumanResources

OrganisationDevelopment& Leadership

Occupational & Environmental

Health &Safety

The GatehouseDesign &

PrintConsultancy

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice Chancellor(Planning & Resources)

Dean ofAberdeenBusinessSchool

Department ofAccounting,Finance &Economics

Department ofCommunication,

Marketing & Media

Department ofInformation

Management

Department ofLaw

Department of Management

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Planning & Resources)

Finance &Procurement

Estates &Property Services

RGU: SPORT

Planning

Principal & Vice-Chancellor

SENIOR MANAGEMENT GROUP ORGANISATION CHART

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PolicyAdvisor

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Research &

Commercialisation)

CREDO

Secretary tothe Board

Senior VicePrincipal &

DeputyVice-Chancellor

(AcademicDevelopment

& Quality)

Dean for theEnhancement of

Learning,Teaching & Assessment

Department forthe Enhancement

of Learning,Teaching &Assessment

Academic Affairs

LibraryServices

UniversitySolicitor

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Student

Experience)& ExternalRelations)

Dean ofStudents

StudentServices

Student Recruitment

Development Office

StudentAdministration

CommunicationsOffice

Dean ofFaculty ofDesign &

Technology

School of Computing

School ofEngineering

Gray’sSchoolof Art

The ScottSutherlandSchool of

Architecture& Built

Environment

Dean ofFaculty ofHealth &

Social Care

School of AppliedSocial Studies

School ofHealth

Sciences

School ofNursing &Midwifery

School ofPharmacy

& Life Sciences

ExecutiveDirector

(InformationTechnology &

Communication)

IT Services

Univation

RecordsManagement

ExecutiveDirector(Human

Resources)

HumanResources

OrganisationDevelopment& Leadership

Occupational & Environmental

Health &Safety

The GatehouseDesign &

PrintConsultancy

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice Chancellor(Planning & Resources)

Dean ofAberdeenBusinessSchool

Department ofAccounting,Finance &Economics

Department ofCommunication,

Marketing & Media

Department ofInformation

Management

Department ofLaw

Department of Management

Vice Principal& Pro

Vice-Chancellor(Planning & Resources)

Finance &Procurement

Estates &Property Services

RGU: SPORT

Planning

Principal & Vice-Chancellor

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SUMMARY OF CONTRACT TERMS & CONDITIONS

SALARYThe salary for this appointment is £51,240 to £57,664.

EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEWYou will be required to maintain your expertise and professional

membership (where relevant), to undertake programmes of personal

development, and to participate in the employee performance review

process.

ANNUAL LEAVE You will be entitled to 33 days annual leave with pay per annum in

addition to 10 Fixed Public and Statutory Holidays.

PENSIONWe operate under the Scottish Teachers and Local Government

Pension Schemes. Contributions are made by employer and

employee and they are both “final salary” schemes incorporating ill

health and death benefits. The schemes are widely recognised as

excellent schemes. If you have a personal pension we will discuss with

you the most appropriate arrangements.

FORM OF CONTRACT & NOTICE PERIODThe contract offered is expected to be a normal substantive contract.

The notice period is negotiable but we would expect it to be not less

than 6 months. However, there may be candidates for whom other

forms of contractual arrangement would be beneficial and, at this

stage, we are open minded as to the final outcome.

SICK PAYSick Pay entitlement is generous (up to six months full pay and six

months half pay) as would be expected under public service scheme

arrangements, however, in the event of long term ill health, we reserve

the right to seek early medical evaluation.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CONFIDENTIALITY & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTSWe will expect that all other paid or unpaid appointment or

employments are declared as a part of the appointment process. We

encourage appropriate external activity within the higher education

community and beyond as this can enhance the University’s influence

and reputation. However this can also lead to conflicts of interest

and it is in the best interests of all stakeholders if other activities are

declared, reviewed and properly approved. An annual declaration

is also required by the Principal, SPARG and most other senior

managers.

Our contracts include appropriate clauses that preserve for the

University the right to confidentiality of its legitimate commercial

interests and other rights over material property in its ownership.

RELOCATIONWe will agree with the successful candidate relocation assistance

appropriate to his/her particular circumstances, with a maximum

allowance of 12% of salary (subject to Inland Revenue conditions

and terms of the Relocation Policy). You will be required to reside in

Aberdeen or within 30 minutes travel to work distance of it.

OTHER BENEFITSYou will have access to a range of voluntary and salary sacrifice

benefits, including personal healthcare, dental plans, health cash

plans, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes, as well as an

onsite Sports Centre and Nursery.

We are keen to ensure that your career move is appropriately

rewarded and if circumstances dictate, we will discuss the terms of the

overall package with the successful candidate. Unfortunately we are

unable to offer car, car loan or leasing arrangements.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICALA comprehensive pre-employment medical will be required of the

successful candidate.

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