NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE. Recruitment Pack DIRECTOR OF HR/OD. Delivering excellence in Further Education in Nottingham

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1 Recruitment Pack HR/OD

2 Dear Applicant Your interest in Nottingham College is very timely as we are at an early point of driving the vision for this new college which is one that will be an institution that will be instrumental in helping employers raise productivity and, through training and education, supporting the implementation of innovation through the economy. This includes raising the employability skills of young people and adults so that people who enter the labour market are equipped with the skills and competencies to help their employers and themselves to succeed and to broaden the scope of those able to participate in the labour market. The aim is to substantially contribute to D2N2 s top-level target of creating 55,000 jobs through growth in the economy, by Our merger is the catalyst for: the revitalisation of the city s FE curriculum which has skills and employability at its heart a deeper partnership with employers which raises productivity and tackles the skills gap an estates strategy which reflects the needs of the 21st century workplace. These bold changes will ensure that opportunity lies at the heart of Nottingham College: the opportunity of prosperous employment for our students; the opportunity of business growth and development for our partner employers. If that s motivated you to read on, then let me say a little about the Senior Leadership Team you could be joining. The senior team are independently motivated, corporate minded and share a vision of creating a remarkable place to learn and work. The opportunities are endless as we are just at the beginning of our journey to transform two large complex organisations to one of single purpose and ethos. The senior team are unique as they work hard at understanding each other, communicate honestly and openly, take a mature view of conflict to resolve and generate new ideas and understanding together, and have a sense of pride and ownership of being part of this team. There is trust, respect, encouragement and support for each other and ultimately they are driven to succeed. If you can see yourself being part of that kind of team, and you have the skills and experiences that can make the difference, then I very much look forward to finding out more about you. John van de Laarschot CEO

3 Contents Advert Job Profile Senior Leadership Team Structure Selection Process & Timescale

4 Is there someone you know who is good at driving change? Someone who understands that change can bring challenges as well as opportunities to a team of 2000; someone who understands how to develop and steer a strong people strategy? Do you know someone who can handle such a challenge? Director of HR/OD 75,000 per annum Nottingham College will become a 90million hub of skills, training and education when the city s two existing FE colleges come together early next year. The vision of the College is about excellence. Excellent students, excellent teaching, excellent facilities and, above all, delivering that excellence to serve the business, social and cultural growth of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Reporting to the CEO, the Director of HR/OD will be responsible for shaping the direction of the College to create an organisation where people want to work, want to stay and want to be part of training excellent students with the skills that Nottingham and Nottinghamshire needs for the future. You will already have a proven track record in a senior HR/OD role, be fully qualified and hungry to be part of an innovative senior team to drive significant change/od programmes. Interested? Then check out the recruitment pack available at and if you think you can fulfil this key role we d be keen to receive your application by the closing date of 25 November 2016 Applicants who wish to have an informal conversation with John van de Laarschot, CEO, should contact Irene Beard, Executive Assistant on or by using Irene.beard@ncn.ac.uk.

5 Director of HR/OD 75,000 per annum Reporting to the CEO, the Director of HR/OD will strategically influence and help to drive this new College to deliver towards the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire economic growth strategy. Nottingham College The Business Our aim is to fundamentally change the landscape of Further Education in the greater Nottingham conurbation to meet the needs of over 5000 employers and to fill the skills gap. We will provide this service through innovative and effective training and education delivered by a first-class team committed to our goals. When established, Nottingham College expects to attract 40,000 students, employ 2000 staff and reach an annual turnover of around 90 million. Portfolio of Responsibilities: The portfolio and opportunities within this role include the strategic lead for HR and OD, Professional Development and Equality, Diversity and Inclusiveness. Key Responsibilities: Determine and deliver against an HR/OD Strategy; Act as professional advisor to the CEO on the design of a HR/OD journey that stands Nottingham College out from its competitors; Present and be able to respond to challenge at Board meetings on strategic level HR/OD performance; Design a streamlined single College HR/OD model for implementation across all campuses; Design and drive change management programmes that achieve a single ethos and efficient organisation; Lead on the development of a new framework of pay and conditions; Support senior colleagues to execute change management programmes and to be influencers of cultural change; Work collaboratively with senior colleagues to provide constructive challenge and holding senior colleagues to account; Engage with multiple internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver solutions that meet the College s strategic aims; Influence the employee relations culture in which the HR staff and senior leaders work in partnership with trade union representatives to address challenges, manage change or resolve areas of dispute, effectively and locally; Lead the coordination of the College s work on equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring that action plans are devised and implemented, that key staff are trained and that policy initiatives are communicated effectively; Promote the College s commitment to equality of opportunity in all aspects of the role and ensure that behaviours and attitudes of staff and service delivery reflect appropriate professional standards; Ensure that the College has equitable and competitive remuneration and benefits arrangements to attract, motivate and retain a highly skilled and motivated workforce; Lead the HR Department to develop appropriate policies, systems and processes, which ensure legal compliance and are implemented consistently and effectively across the College; Maintain the effective planning, forecasting, monitoring and management of the HR/OD budget; Strategic lead for CPD/Professional Development; Ensure the delivery of development programmes and initiatives to support the enhancement of staff skill sets and leadership and management competencies required to achieve the College s strategic objectives; Shape and lead the HR/OD team; Oversee the continuing professional development and experience/skill set of the HR/OD team. As this is a new role, the precise details of the duties and responsibilities will be developed with the post holder. Corporate responsibilities: To contribute to the strategic leadership of the College and shaping the vision; As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, to take collective responsibility with colleagues for delivering strategic objectives; To ensure the responsibilities of the post are carried out in a way that reflects the standards, vision and values of the College; To set, monitor and deliver on key performance indicators across the College, aiming to deliver continuous improvement; To inspire and motivate staff, developing and managing team members (direct and indirect) effectively and enabling them to give of their best; To deliver value for money and manage resources effectively and efficiently, ensuring that targets (financial and non-financial) are met; To promote the College to employers, sector bodies, schools and the local community, developing effective partnerships with employers, the funding agencies and other representative bodies; To proactively promote Safeguarding practice, EDI and Health and Safety.

6 Director of HR/OD Person Specification Qualifications Professional, academic or technical qualifications at degree level or above CIPD qualified & Member of CIPD Experience & Skills Extensive knowledge of HR/OD, theory and practice Significant and sustained experience as a HR professional at a requisite level of seniority (Director or Deputy Director). Proven success of managing complex transformation change programmes, preferably within a merger situation Proven management and leadership skills at a senior level both strategic and operational The ability to motivate, inspire and influence a large and diverse workforce by example and persuasion The ability to develop and project a positive image of the College through personal, written and oral skills An ability to recognise, develop and effectively promote new opportunities for the College Strong, evidenced project management experience A proven track record of advancing equality, diversity and inclusion A level of numeracy that enables effective analysis of remuneration trends and pay benchmarking, auditing, modelling and forecasting Track record of delivering first class recruitment and retention strategies Experience of managing financial budgets Ability to analyse data and use management information systems Personal Attributes A strategic thinker Perceptive, with excellent judgement and highly developed emotional intelligence Great people skills and a track record in change management Outstanding commercial awareness and insight An ability to work in uncertainty Self-reliant and resilient Professional and value led with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Motivation to work in an educational environment, and an ability to form personal boundaries, with young people and vulnerable adults Willingness to use authority and maintain student discipline in an educational environment. Commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of students Social confidence and the ability to represent the College effectively with outside agencies, employers and other bodies Strategic vision as well as an eye for detail The qualities of an innovator Ability to travel between sites and to meet external commitments Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal College working hours Willingness to travel nationally and internationally on College business Clear drive and ambition to ensure that the College becomes an outstanding provider of education and skills This post will have contact with children and vulnerable adults and as such a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be required as a condition of employment.

7 SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM Structure Chart CEO John van de Laarschot VICE PRINCIPAL CURRICULUM VICE PRINCIPAL PARTNERSHIPS, APPRENTICESHIPS & ENTERPRISE VICE PRINCIPAL FINANCE QUALITY COMMUNICATIONS HR/ ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR OF ESTATES & CAPITAL PROJECTS CURRICULUM FUNDING

8 Selection Process & Timescale Closing Date 25 November 2016 Short Listing 30 November 2016 Selection Process 5 December 2016 Selection Activities Presentation Written Exercise Small Group Interviews Psychometric Assessment Meeting with CEO Panel Interview