Demonstrates understanding of the key factors within HE impacting upon their own and interfacing areas* and/or specialisms+

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1 Strategic Thinking & Perspective Is able to think strategically, envisioning the future of their area* and/or in and beyond the context of College/Division strategy and the strategy Demonstrates understanding of the key factors impacting upon their own area* and/or Develops, implements and prioritises operational plans set by others for their area* and/or in line with strategy and goals Identifies opportunities to recommend improvements to their area* and/or Analyses information, identifies patterns, gaps and conflicts in data which impact on own area*/ goals Demonstrates understanding of the key factors within HE impacting upon their Contributes to the formulation of operational plans to deliver strategy for their Identifies and acts on opportunities to improve their own area* and/or and recommend improvements that impact on interfacing areas* and/or Contributes to and implements decisions appropriate to the situation and in the best interests of their own and interfacing areas*/ Analyses semi-complex information, identifies patterns, gaps and conflicts in data impacting on own and interfacing area*/ goals Develops short to medium term plans for delivery of own area* and/or objectives Demonstrates understanding of the factors within HE impacting upon their own and related areas* and/or Contributes significantly to strategy development and the formulation of operational plans to deliver strategy for their own and related areas * and/or Pro-actively identifies and exploits opportunities for improving their own and related areas* and/or Makes and implements decisions appropriate to the situation and in the best interests of their own and related areas*/, even where the situation is new or evolving Analyses complex information, identifies patterns, gaps and conflicts in data impacting on own and related area*/ goals Develops medium to long term plans for delivery of own area* and/or objectives Demonstrates understanding of UK and global HE, the national and international challenges currently facing HE and the implications for current and future strategy in their area* and/or and the Translates vision to their area* and/or vision, direction and operational plans, makes sense of complexity and mobilises others to turn strategy into action Identifies and exploits strategic opportunities for improving their own and cross areas* and/or to improve the Is incisive in making tough decisions and acts in the best interests of their area* and/or and the Analyses the changing internal and external environment, shapes strategic direction in their area* and/or and contributes to strategy development across the Develops long-term plans and charts a path toward their achievement whilst balancing short term pressures

2 Leading People Demonstrates an inspirational leadership style with colleagues and adapts it according to diverse situations and people Has the credibility to gain and retain the confidence of colleagues in their area* and/or Acts in congruence with the purpose, strategy and values of the Supports team decisions and works co-operatively and effectively with people to implement operational plans Maintains energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of individual, area* and/or objectives Remains approachable for support and challenge from and to colleagues in their area* and/or Has the credibility to gain and retain the confidence of colleagues in their own and interfacing areas* and/or Acts as a role model by operating in congruence with the purpose, strategy and values of the Positively influences people in order to implement operational plans Maintains and demonstrates energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of individual, their own and interfacing area* and/or objectives Remains approachable and fully available for support and challenge from and to colleagues in their own and interfacing areas* and/or Has the credibility to gain and retain the confidence of colleagues in their area* and/or and across the Acts as a role model by operating in congruence with the purpose, strategy and values of the and encourages others to do so Gains peoples commitment, cooperation and support to implement operational plans Maintains and demonstrates energy and enthusiasm in pursuit of individual, their own and related area* and/or objectives and motivates others to do the same Remains approachable and fully available for support and challenge from and to colleagues in their own and related areas* and/or Has the gravitas and credibility to gain and retain the confidence of colleagues in their area* and/or and across the and the standing to represent the externally to academia, industry and other bodies including potential donors in the UK and internationally Acts as a role model by operating in congruence with the purpose, strategy and values of the, whilst maintaining personal authenticity and integrity Creates a motivating environment where people are challenged, developed, encouraged and supported to achieve outstanding results Maintains and demonstrates energy, determination and tenacity in pursuit of their area* and/or and objectives Remains visible and accessible, empathetic, open, approachable and encouraging to colleagues across the Additional indicators Leads the people in their area* and /or, develops them as a team and trusts them to deliver Confidently uses a range of leadership styles appropriate to diverse needs (people, cultures and situations) Leads the people in their area* and /or, develops them as a team and trusts them to deliver Confidently uses a range of leadership styles appropriate to diverse needs (people, cultures and situations) sometimes involving demanding people issues Leads the people in their area* and /or, develops them as a team and trusts them to deliver Confidently uses a range of leadership styles appropriate to diverse needs (people, cultures and situations) often involving demanding people issues Leads the people in their area* and /or, develops them as a team and trusts them to deliver Confidently uses a wide range of leadership styles appropriate to diverse needs (people, cultures and situations), often involving significantly challenging people issues

3 Organisational Understanding Understands the context and options for development of their area* and/or within the complexity and diversity of the Demonstrates understanding of their area* and/or specialism s+ contribution to the highest standards of leadership, research, learning and teaching in the and the relevance of these to the economic and social well being of the local community Demonstrates understanding of how academia operates, how their area* and/or sits within this context, develops and shares this knowledge with others Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve partner s experience within their area* and/or through the development and promotion of the programmes and/or services provided Understands the multi cultural context of the and appreciates the differences in personalities, roles and ways of working throughout the Demonstrates sensitivity to political and organisational priorities impacting on their area* and/or Demonstrates understanding of their own and interfacing areas* and/or contribution to the highest standards of leadership, research, learning and teaching in the and the relevance of these to the economic and social well being of the local community Demonstrates understanding of how academia operates, how their own and interfacing areas* and/or sit within this context, develops and shares this knowledge with others Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve partner s experience within their through the development and promotion of the programmes and/or services provided Understands the multi cultural context of the and appreciates the differences in personalities, roles and ways of working throughout the Demonstrates sensitivity to wider political and organisational priorities beyond their Demonstrates understanding of their own and related areas* and/or contribution to the highest standards of leadership, research, learning and teaching in the and the relevance of these to the economic and social well being of the local community Demonstrates understanding of how academia operates, how their own and related areas* and/or sit within this context, develops and shares this knowledge with others Identifies and acts upon opportunities to improve partner s experience within their own and related areas* and/or through the development and promotion of the programmes and/or services provided Understands the multi cultural context of the and appreciates the differences in personalities, roles and ways of working throughout the Demonstrates sensitivity to wider political and organisational priorities beyond their own and related areas* and/or Demonstrates an understanding of the contribution that their own and other areas* and/or across the make to the highest standards of leadership, research, learning and teaching in the and its wider relevance to the economic and social well being of the local community, the UK and beyond Demonstrates an in depth understanding of how academia as a business operates and the wider HE market in the UK and beyond and how their area* and/or and the sits within this context, develops and freely shares knowledge with others Drives the development of their area* and/or and improves partners experience through the development and promotion of the programmes and/or services provided Understands the multi cultural context of the and values the differences in personalities, roles and ways of working throughout the in line with the evolving culture Demonstrates a high degree of sensitivity to wider political or organisational priorities and works with both the formal and informal systems in the to achieve results

4 Additional indicators Contributes to the organisational development of their area* and/or through the development of the capabilities of their people Facilitates organisational knowledge sharing within their area* by allocating opportunities and resources to enable this to happen Contributes to the organisational development of their own and interfacing areas* and/or through the development of the capabilities of their people Facilitates organisational knowledge sharing within their area* by allocating opportunities and resources to enable this to happen Contributes significantly to the organisational development of their own and related areas* and/or through the development of the capabilities of their people Facilitates organisational knowledge sharing within their area* by allocating opportunities and resources to enable this to happen Drives the organisational development of their area* and/or and the through the development of the capabilities of their people Facilitates organisational knowledge sharing within their area* by allocating opportunities and resources to enable this to happen

5 Communication Communicates with a wide range of styles appropriate to different individuals, groups and situations * eg. Division, + eg. Specific Maintains regular communications with those working within own area+ and/or specialism* Demonstrates understanding of own impact and modifies behaviour accordingly Listens to and communicates clearly and openly with others both within and external to the Develops a range of communication skills and strategies, including making presentations, to gain commitment to a change or course of action Expresses ideas coherently through a variety of media Gives and seeks both structured and informal feedback in a clear, open and constructive manner with colleagues in own area* and/or Faces up to conflict/disagreement and looks for common ground on which to build Maintains regular communications, liaising and co-ordinating activities across interfacing areas+ and/or specialisms* Demonstrates understanding of own impact and perspectives of others and modifies behaviour accordingly Listens to and responds constructively to others both within and external to the Uses a range of communication and influencing skills and strategies, including negotiating with others outside own area* and/or, to gain commitment to a change, or course of action Expresses ideas coherently through a variety of media to occasionally challenging audiences and individuals Gives and seeks both structured and informal feedback in a clear, open and constructive manner with colleagues in Faces up to conflict/disagreement and looks for common ground on which to build Maintains regular communications at senior levels within the, sharing ideas and perspectives Demonstrates awareness of own impact and modifies behaviour accordingly, listens and responds constructively to others and develops a communication strategy that addresses their interests, doubts and needs Displays tact and diplomacy, the ability to challenge convention and use a wide range of communication and influencing skills and strategies to gain commitment to a change or course of action Expresses complex ideas coherently through a variety of media to large and occasionally challenging audiences and individuals Gives and seeks both structured and informal feedback in a clear, open and constructive manner with colleagues in own and related areas* and/or Faces up to conflict/disagreement and looks for common ground on which to build Maintains regular communications at senior levels both within and external to the, sharing ideas and perspectives on national and international matters Demonstrates high level of awareness of own impact and modifies behaviour accordingly, listens and responds constructively to the realities and needs of others by using a range of communication skills and strategies Displays tact and diplomacy, the ability to challenge convention and influence others to consider alternative perspectives and approaches and gain commitment to a change or course of action Expresses significantly complex ideas simply, clearly and precisely through a variety of media and effectively articulates strategy and policy both to large and often challenging audiences and individuals Seeks feedback from others and responds in a constructive nondefensive manner and provides regular structured and informal feedback to colleagues both within and external to the Faces up to conflict/disagreement and looks for common ground on which to build

6 Additional indicator Performance & Resource Management Ensures the highest quality research, learning and teaching, administrative and service results through the active of personal, people and financial resources * eg. Division, + eg. Specific Deals effectively with situations of personal and institutional disagreement and conflict within their area* and/or, promoting speedy resolution of conflict by taking account of people s needs, values and behaviours Demonstrates an understanding of the economic/commercial context and financial dynamics of their own area* and/or, the drivers which maximise results and the priorities for their own area* and/or Ensures priorities are balanced within the context of their own area* and/or and prioritises and schedules work and resources accordingly, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery Actively manages projects and budgets to achieve defined quality standards and targets, using established methods Deals effectively with situations of personal and institutional disagreement and conflict within their own and interfacing areas* and/or, promoting speedy resolution of conflict by taking account of people s needs, values and behaviours Demonstrates an understanding of the economic/commercial context and financial dynamics of their own and interfacing areas* and/or, the drivers which maximise results and the priorities for their own and interfacing areas* and/or Ensures priorities are balanced within the context of their own and interfacing area* and/or and prioritises and schedules work and resources accordingly, taking appropriate action to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery Actively manages large projects and smaller programmes of work and budgets to achieve quality standards and targets Makes the most efficient use of time and financial resources through rigorous prioritisation Deals effectively with situations of personal and institutional disagreement and conflict within their own and related areas* and/or, promoting speedy resolution of conflict by taking account of people s needs, values and behaviours Demonstrates an understanding of the economic/commercial context and financial dynamics of their own and related areas* and/or, the drivers which maximise results and the priorities for their own and related areas* and/or Ensures priorities are balanced within the context of their own and related area* and/or and prioritises and schedules work and resources accordingly, taking appropriate action to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery Reviews project plans and negotiates necessary resources internally Actively manages larger programmes of work and budgets to achieve quality standards and targets Deals effectively with situations of personal and institutional disagreement and conflict within their area* and/or and the, promoting speedy resolution of conflict by taking account of people s needs, values and behaviours Demonstrates an understanding of the economic/commercial context and financial dynamics of their area* and/or and, the drivers which maximise results and the priorities for their area* and/or and the Ensures area*/ objectives are balanced with objectives and on schedule for on-time and onbudget delivery Has the ability to secure funds from a wide range of sources in order to finance the operation and development of their area* and/or and the Demonstrates sound understanding of the financial regime in which their area* and/or and operate and actively manages significant levels of public funding with diligence and probity Makes the most efficient use of time of self and others and of financial resources through rigorous prioritisation Organises commitments flexibly and efficiently in a complex and pressurised environment, building in time for unexpected issues and changing circumstances and manages his/her workload and lifestyle to allow time for recovery and reflection and encourages others to do so

7 Additional indicators Provides clear direction about performance expectations to the people in their area* and/or and sets clear objectives Coaches and develops self and others Identifies and anticipates future requirements within their area* and/or, identifies and develops people to provide career development and succession cover Clearly articulates performance expectations of the people in their area* and/or and sets clear objectives Takes action to address poor performance and recognise outstanding performance Coaches and develops self and others Identifies and anticipates future requirements within their own and interfacing *areas and/or, identifies and develops people to provide career development and succession cover Clearly articulates performance expectations of the people in their area* and/or and sets clear objectives Inspires individuals and the team to take ownership for delivering against organisational plans Coaches and develops self and others Identifies and anticipates future requirements within their own and related areas* and/or, identifies and develops people to provide career development and succession cover Is explicit about his/her performance expectations of the people in their area* and/or Provides inspiration, clarity and direction to a number of teams about wide priorities Pro-actively and continuously coaches and develops self and others Identifies and anticipates future requirements within their area* and/or and across the, in the context of strategy, ensures that successors are identified and develops people to provide career development and succession cover

8 Leading Change The ability to lead continuous organisational change and development Identifies, understands and articulates how and why change is needed within their area* and/or and contributes to the development of a shared sense of purpose Remains adaptable and flexible when faced with change Constructively challenges assumptions and traditional views, identifies issues and generates and implements new, and adapts tried and tested approaches, to develop solutions to challenges and opportunities within their area* and/or, taking wider interests into consideration, to achieve change Demonstrates resilience and positive response to change Facilitates change through a strong understanding of the culture within their area* and/or and both formally and informally influencing colleagues Identifies, understands and articulates how and why change is needed within their and contributes to the development of a shared sense of purpose Remains adaptable and flexible when faced with change Constructively challenges assumptions and traditional views, identifies issues and generates and implements new, and adapts tried and tested approaches, to develop solutions to challenges and opportunities within their own and interfacing areas* and/or to achieve change Demonstrates resilience and positive response to change Facilitates change through a strong understanding of the culture within their and both formally and informally influencing colleagues Identifies, understands and articulates how and why change is needed within their own and related areas* and/or and contributes to the development of a shared sense of purpose Remains adaptable and flexible when faced with change Constructively challenges assumptions and traditional views, identifies issues, generates and implements new and adapts tried and tested approaches, to develop solutions to challenges and opportunities within their own and related areas* and /or to achieve change Demonstrates resilience and positive response to change Facilitates change through a strong understanding of the culture within their own and related areas* and/or and both formally and informally influencing colleagues Articulates a compelling vision of how and why change is needed within their area* and/or and and develops a sense of shared purpose Remains adaptable and flexible when dealing with ambiguity, paradox, complex situations and the unexpected Constructively challenges assumptions and traditional views, generates approaches and innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities within their area* and/or and across the and facilitates their implementation to achieve strategic change Is a role model for resilience and positive response to change Brings about change through a strong understanding of culture and influencing the formal and informal organisation Displays sound organisational development skills (has an overview of the whole organisation, its structure and culture in relation to its internal vision and goals and the external context) Additional indicators Articulates the implications and benefits of change for their area* and/or Facilitates the people in their area* and/or to develop new/adapted programmes of work in response to/anticipation of change Articulates the implications and benefits of change for their area* and/or Facilitates the people in their area* and/or to develop new/adapted programmes of work in response to/anticipation of change Articulates the implications and benefits of change for their area* and/or Facilitates the people in their area* and/or to develop new/adapted programmes of work in response to/anticipation of change Articulates the implications and benefits of change for their area* and/or Facilitates the people in their area* and/or to develop new/adapted programmes of work in response to/anticipation of change

9 Working Collaboratively Fosters co-operation and collaborative internal and external partnership working in order to achieve common goals, ultimately deliver the strategy and develop the Additional indicator Demonstrates collaborative working and actively consults with others across the, seeking links and alliances in areas of mutual interest Builds open, trusting and effective internal (within own areas* and/or ) and external partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding Contributes to the building of understanding, consensus and commitment in coalitions and working groups Promotes knowledge sharing across their area* and/or providing support, assistance and constructive challenge as appropriate Promotes diversity of ideas in relationships and cultures, having the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of authority, competence and status in order to contribute to the effective operation and development of their area* and/or Facilitates colleagues partnership building activity by suggesting useful contacts and introducing them to relevant internal and external networks Demonstrates collaborative working and actively consults with others across the, seeking links and alliances in areas of mutual interest Builds open, trusting and effective internal (within ) and external partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding Contributes significantly to the building of understanding, consensus and commitment in coalitions and working groups Promotes knowledge sharing across their, providing support, assistance and constructive challenge as appropriate Promotes diversity of ideas in relationships and cultures, having the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of authority, competence and status in order to contribute to the effective operation and development of their Facilitates colleagues partnership building activity by suggesting useful contacts and introducing them to relevant internal and external networks Demonstrates collaborative working and actively consults with others across the, seeking links and alliances in areas of mutual interest Builds open, trusting and effective internal (within own and related areas* and/or ) and external partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding Builds understanding, consensus and commitment in coalitions and working groups Promotes knowledge sharing across the their own and related areas* and/or providing timely support, assistance and constructive challenge as appropriate Promotes diversity of ideas in relationships and cultures, having the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of authority, competence and status in order to facilitate the effective operation and development of their own and related areas* and/or Facilitates colleagues partnership building activity by suggesting useful contacts and introducing them to relevant internal and external networks Demonstrates and promotes collaborative working and actively consults with others across the, seeking links and alliances in areas of mutual interest Builds open, trusting and effective internal (cross ) and external partnerships based on mutual respect and understanding Builds understanding, consensus and commitment in coalitions and working groups Promotes knowledge sharing across their area* and/or and the providing timely support and constructive challenge as appropriate Promotes diversity of ideas in relationships and cultures, having the ability to work with colleagues at all levels of authority, competence and status in order to promote the effective operation and development of their area* and/or and the Facilitates colleagues partnership building by suggesting useful contacts and introducing them to relevant internal and external networks