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1 Job Description and Person Specification Last updated: September 2016 JOB DESCRIPTION Post title: Academic Unit/Service: Faculty: Head of Southern Universities Network Student Recruitment and International Relations (SRIR) Professional Services Career Pathway: Management, Specialist and Administrative (MSA) Level: 6 *ERE category: Posts responsible to: n/a Director of UK Student Recruitment and Outreach Posts responsible for: Total ~ tbc (minimum of 20) Post base: Office-based at the University of Southampton with regular regional and occasional UK travel Job purpose To lead the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP) being delivered by the Southern Universities Network (SUN) and ensure effective strategic deployment of significant resources (~ 6m budget for January 2017-December 2018, with possible extension to December 2020). To provide high level leadership and to shape the strategic direction for the programme of collaborative outreach across the six partner universities, i.e. Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Southampton, Southampton Solent, and Winchester, in accordance with the aims and objectives of the NCOP. To lead the team delivering the NCOP, both centrally at the University of Southampton, and provide leadership for the teams based in the six partner universities (total staff headcount of c. 20). To work closely in collaboration with senior figures (e.g. Vice-Chancellors, Head teachers, Principals, Chief Executives) in SUN partner organisations in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, including universities, schools and colleges, local authorities, Education Business Partnerships, Local Enterprise Partnerships, and third sector groups. To be responsible for the development of a delivery strategy for the project plan to meet stretching targets set by HEFCE for activity and outcome measures, including increased progression rates for underrepresented students to higher education. To lead the setting of the SUN s own targets in accordance with those of the NCOP. To ensure that the budget is effectively and efficiently deployed. To be responsible for working with the Finance Department, Legal Services, the Procurement Service and other relevant stakeholders on the development of service level agreements and other service delivery

2 mechanisms, along with professional standards, best practice, regulations and code of practice, for example around child protection. To advise and influence senior management, providing expert guidance on all matters relating to the SUN partnership and collaborative outreach across the six partner universities, liaising with other senior leaders, including those from HEFCE, schools, colleges, and other organisations. Head of SUN JD and PS Final Version Sept 2016.docxMSA Level 7 2

3 Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities 1. Lead and shape the strategic direction of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme, working closely with the six partner universities and other key stakeholders. 2. Manage the central project team based at the University of Southampton (5 fte) and with the local institutions have shared management of the Project Officers based at the six partner universities and other stakeholders (number tbc). 3. Regular senior level liaison in terms of programme strategy, policy and activity with key stakeholders such as schools, colleges/sixth forms, local authorities, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Education Business Partnerships, and third sector organisations. Ensure resolution of issues that may arise within the partnership and for addressing any child protection issues with partners. 4. Provide high level advice on widening participation strategy, policy and data to the Southern Universities Network Management Group at a senior level (Deputy/Pro Vice- Chancellor level) and Steering Group (Heads of WP/Student Recruitment level), as well as producing regular written reports and drafting papers for these high level groups. 5. Responsibility for raising the profile of the Southern Universities Network regionally and nationally, representing the SUN at conferences, meetings and other fora 6. With support from finance staff based at the University of Southampton, responsible for the project budget (~ 6m for January 2017-December 2018, with a further two year s funding predicated on successful outcomes) 7. Responsible for working with partners to set stretching targets for the network, ensuring that the NCOP activities are effectively monitored and evaluated, and that the participants and tracked and effective impact data is provided to meet HEFCE s requirements % Time 20% 10% 20 % 20 % 10% 10% 5% 8. Responsible for production of monitoring and evaluation reports for HEFCE 5 % 9. Responsible for health & safety of staff travelling in the UK x % 10. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. x % Internal and external relationships University senior and operational management across six institutions UK Schools/Colleges, Heads, Principals, Careers Heads, etc. Professional Services and Faculty colleagues HEFCE, Action on Access, UCAS Special Requirements Significant and wide-ranging knowledge of widening participation issues Cultural and cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding Ability to travel across the region and occasionally across the UK Ability to represent the Southern Universities Network at a senior level nationally Head of SUN JD and PS Final Version Sept 2016.docxMSA Level 7 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Criteria Essential Desirable How to be assessed Qualifications, knowledge and experience Skill level equivalent to achievement of a professional qualification or postgraduate degree. Proven strategic leadership experience in a range of demanding and influential roles. Membership of relevant professional body. PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification. Postgraduate qualification in Education or related field Significant knowledge and experience of widening participation issues Senior experience of leading outreach and widening participation in an educational organisation Comprehensive knowledge of the secondary, tertiary and higher education sectors. Significant experience of working with young people in an educational environment. Planning and organising Able to champion and oversee the Southern Universities Network contribution to the National Collaborative Outreach Programme, and lead on the SUN strategies and plans. Able to shape and plan the direction of a specialist area of activity. Proven high level ability to set and meet targets. Able to organise major new initiatives with little or no precedent. Able to lead a number of areas of work (collaboration and partnerships, strategy, financial control, and service delivery), to ensure that each is managed and delivered to time/ budget. Problem solving and initiative Able to make judgements on significant new problems where precedent may not apply. Able to develop innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change. Management and teamwork Able to implement successful change management initiatives and Head of SUN JD and PS Final Version Sept 2016.docxMSA Level 7 4

5 formulate strategic plans that reflect and support the priority needs of the Southern Universities Network (SUN). Able to recognise and deal with obstacles and difficulties so that teams can deliver. Able to demonstrate leadership and to raise performance standards throughout own work areas. Able to develop and improve the capability of staff, inspiring and motivating teams to meet and exceed current and future requirements Communicating and influencing Able to establish and build major relationships with key stakeholders such as school, colleges, local authorities and third sector organisations. Able to use influence to develop positions or strategies. Other skills and behaviours Ability to lead and manage change through an organisation Able to demonstrate alignment with the SUN s values in all areas of work, and champion those behaviours in the across the network. Special requirements Significant and wide-ranging knowledge and awareness of widening participation in the UK. Cultural and cross-cultural sensitivity and understanding Ability to travel regionally/nationally and at short notice Ability to represent the Southern universities Network at a senior level nationally Required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Head of SUN JD and PS Final Version Sept 2016.docxMSA Level 7 5

6 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS Is this an office-based post? Yes No If this post is an office-based job with routine office hazards (eg: use of VDU), no further information needs to be supplied. Do not complete the section below. If this post is not office-based or has some hazards other than routine office (eg: more than use of VDU) please complete the analysis below. Hiring managers are asked to complete this section as accurately as possible to ensure the safety of the post-holder. ## - HR will send a full PEHQ to all applicants for this position. Please note, if full health clearance is required for a role, this will apply to all individuals, including existing members of staff. ENVIRONMENTAL EPOSURES Occasionally (<30% of time) Frequently (30-60% of time) Constantly (> 60% of time) Outside work Extremes of temperature (eg: fridge/ furnace) ## Potential for exposure to body fluids ## Noise (greater than 80 dba - 8 hrs twa) ## Exposure to hazardous substances (eg: solvents, liquids, dust, fumes, biohazards). Specify below: Frequent hand washing Ionising radiation EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/MACHINES USED ## Food handling ## Driving university vehicles(eg: car/van/lgv/pcv) ## Use of latex gloves (prohibited unless specific clinical necessity) ## Vibrating tools (eg: strimmers, hammer drill, lawnmowers) PHYSICAL ABILITIES Load manual handling Repetitive crouching/kneeling/stooping Repetitive pulling/pushing Repetitive lifting Standing for prolonged periods Repetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs) Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting) Gross motor grips Repetitive reaching below shoulder height Repetitive reaching at shoulder height Repetitive reaching above shoulder height PSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUES Face to face contact with public Lone working ## Shift work/night work/on call duties Head of SUN JD and PS Final Version Sept 2016.docxMSA Level 7 6