University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT APRIL 2018

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UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Strategy

3. The Role

4. The Person

5. Terms of appointment

6. How to apply

“A top 10 UK

university with a

reputation for

research and teaching

excellence”

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

INTRODUCTION

Fifty years of achievement have seen the University of Bath grow into a globally recognised institution with over 17,000

students from 130 countries. We believe in offering our students a well-rounded education, ready for their next steps in

the world: high quality teaching from research-led academics, extra-curricular activities such as our award-winning

sports facilities; the opportunity to undertake a placement is an integral part of our undergraduate offering; a

substantial and growing range of options for post-graduate study. The result: a very engaged, high-quality student body

with strong values and good levels of student satisfaction.

The purpose of a University is to transform the life of its students; at the same time we are a touchstone for the

acquisition and dissemination of knowledge, to further humanity’s understanding of the world and beyond. Our

academics collaborate across traditional and emerging subject areas so that our research has practical applications with

social and economic benefit. We continue to invest in new facilities and people to grow the impact of our research. We

make a positive contribution to our community and the vigour of our local economy, accounting for around £300M to

Bath & NE Somerset’s GDP. We work closely with globally-recognized as well as small and specialized industrial partners

and our Innovation Centre grows new businesses.

We are a vibrant, close-knit, intellectual, cultural, sporting and social community who are proud of what we do and who

we are, committed to using our skills and expertise to discover and solve real-world problems. From the beginning, the

University was designed to be different, innovative and inclusive. Our compact campus provides a sense of community

which underpins our commitment to collegiality. Our staff and students have strong links with the World Heritage City

of Bath, reinforcing the importance of our positive contribution to the local community and society. A lively,

international and impactful alumni community helps us reach out into the world. Linking with partners who are both

national and international; industrial and social, this is a place where science, engineering and social sciences come

together to benefit of the wider global society.

Now we are looking for a new Vice-Chancellor and President to help us meet our aspiration to play an even greater and

more influential global role. With strong values of excellence in higher education, public service, integrity and

commitment to developing people from all backgrounds, our new Vice-Chancellor will build on our achievements to

lead, shape and nurture a vibrant, diverse community to new levels of success.

INTRODUCTION

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University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

STRATEGY

Our 2016-2021 strategy sets out how we will build on our rich heritage of invention, enterprise and international

engagement to:

extend our research power by recruiting dynamic researchers, nurturing their talent and fuelling their

ambition;

affirm our international influence through worldwide partnerships which offer creative responses to research

and educational opportunities;

become an international leader in graduate education, attracting increasing numbers of postgraduates by

enhancing our existing prestige portfolio with innovative and global modes of delivery;

enrich the postgraduate and undergraduate experience by engaging purposefully with our staff, student,

employer, partner and alumni communities; and

expand our capacity and capability by investing in new infrastructure, facilities and technologies.

Our research strategy and education strategy outline how we will harness the resources of the University and our

partners. When we invest in new capabilities, they will be a combination of people, infrastructure, services and

systems. To deliver the University strategy we have already invested in new postgraduate programmes and are

embarking upon innovative ways of delivery to make education available to a broader community. We have a sound

financial base, and good partnerships, allowing us to make investments which provide that unique combination of

education and research which enriches the learning environment.

Further information on the University’s current senior management team can be found here.

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

The Milner Centre for Evolution brings together our intellectual

expertise in evolution research in this state-of-the-art research

facility. This Centre asks the big evolutionary questions, finds new

technological and clinical research applications and takes

evolutionary research into the community.

The School of Management is one of the UK’s leading business

schools with a faculty of over 100 teaching and research staff.

Investing in staff and the new building are essential elements of the

School’s ambition to become a global top 50 business school by 2025

(QS World Rankings).

Picture of new School of Management building

The Institute of Coding brings together universities, large

corporates, small and medium sized enterprises, established

industry groups, experts in the delivery of distance and non-

traditional learning and professional bodies, led by the University of

Bath, to develop and deliver innovative, industry-focused education

across the UK.

“Courses will be made available at undergraduate and masters

levels, alongside short courses in areas of strategic importance

including data science, artificial intelligence and cyber security.”

Rachid Hourizi, Director of the Institute of Coding

We are investing in major new projects to grow our research

and teaching capabilities.

Based at the Bristol Bath Science Park, the Institute for Advanced

Automotive Propulsion Systems will be industry led and compete

on a global scale to support the UK in delivering transformational

research in the years to come. Combining the world's best

engineers with industry, underpinned by a track record in expertise

and delivery from the University of Bath, IAAPS can help deliver the

cars of the future, securing jobs and investment.

“We’re getting more requests from companies for training or

upskilling – and that primarily is through a PhD”

Chris Brace, Professor of Automotive Propulsion

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

GLOBAL COMMUNITY

An international outlook is now firmly embedded across the University’s activities and is having a significant impact on

our research collaborations, and our staff and student mobility. As an endorsement of the progress we have made in

this area over recent years, in January Bath was included in an elite list of the world’s ‘most international universities’

compiled by The Times Higher Education. Both our international reach and reputation are growing as a result of a

number of important initiatives. We funded 363 students on study abroad or work placements thanks to increased

ERASMUS + funding in 2015/16. We developed new mobility partnerships in Chile, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Africa,

Mexico and Uzbekistan thanks to two successful bids for ERASMUS + International Credit Mobility funding. We

welcomed over 1,250 new international students, including over 850 postgraduate taught students (a 22.5% increase

on the previous year) from more than 100 countries around the world.

CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT

The university continues to be at the forefront of engagement with industry and other external partners, structuring

projects that integrate fundamental discovery with a systems approach to issues that affect society as a whole. A recent

example is the five year research agreement for the Hinkley C supply chain. This latest milestone in our partnership

with EDF Energy connects business leaders, policy makers and academics to improve the management of supply chains

within complex megaprojects; reducing cost, saving time and benefiting the local economy. Other engagements

include: the Institute of Mathematical Innovation works with industry in a variety of sectors analysing big data, and

modelling complex phenomena; Productivity through People is a leadership development programme, delivered in

partnership with large industrials such as Rolls-Royce for small and medium businesses in the SouthWest; Healthy

Housing for the Displaced, working with international architects and academics in Jordan and Turkey, aims to transform

the lives of refugees living in extreme conditions. Engaging in partnership to tackle real world issues is a hallmark of our

approach at the University of Bath.

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

Sports University of the Year “I chose to spend time at Bath because of its legacy. I looked at its

netball history and I was highly impressed with all the championship

titles.”

UNIVERSITY LIFE

4TH out of 122 institutions for student

experience

Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018 “My placement year showed me the endless amount of opportunities

there are out there for me.”

STUDENTS Gold Status for teaching

Teaching Excellence Framework 2018

TEACHING

160th out of 959 institutions across the

globe

QS World University Rankings 2018

INTERNATIONAL

“We are at the forefront of research data support here and we

have a very active team. We have our own archive which is

growing at an ever faster rate and the things we do here are at

the forefront of best practice.”

RESEARCH

6TH for Employment & 5th best University in the UK

overall (Guardian University Guide 2018)

“Accounting and Finance gave me the relevant knowledge, crucial

skills and vital experience for the first steps of my career.”

EMPLOYMENT

Times and Sunday

Times Good University

Guide 2018

87% of our research graded as

world-leading and

internationally excellent

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

THE ROLEShape and articulate the vision

Build the vision of a world class, assured and ambitious academic institution unequivocally committed to excellence in research, education and contribution to society.

Lead the development of strategic plans to deliver the vision, building on the trust and contributions of staff, students and external stakeholders.

Deliver excellence

Develop research excellence to the highest international standards, focusing on research disciplines of national importance.

Ensure provision of the highest quality teaching and learning environment, responding innovatively to the changing needs of students from all backgrounds.

Engage strongly with the community, focusing particularly on building excellence in the University’s contribution both locally, nationally and internationally.

Lead a large and diverse organisation

Promote an aspirational, diverse, learning culture by ensuring a positive and equitable approach to staff and students, as well as bringing an exceptional focus and interest in on our alumni community.

Work with, and maintain the confidence of the University Council and other governance bodies to achieve the highest standards of scholarship and management.

Ensure that collegiate, transparent governance and management arrangements are in place to achieve our strategic goals.

Ensure that risk management and compliance programs across the University’s diverse functions, activities and entities meet the highest standards of ethics, financial probity and corporate governance.

Develop and manage the resources of the University, including the people, infrastructure (physical and digital) and financial to meet its strategic goals.

Manage external relationships

Foster and develop strategic alliances and partnerships both nationally and internationally, including strengthening key alliances with other academic institutions, employers, business, public and third sector organisations.

Lead effective engagement with government at all levels, and with other external stakeholders in the political, business, education and philanthropic communities.

Maintain and enhance the University’s reputation through effective communication and advocacy, directly and through the media, to all relevant stakeholders and the general public.

Actively participate, setting standards in national policy development and implementation in the higher education sector.

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Values

Commitment to international levels of excellence in higher education.

Strong public service principles, focussing on the good of society.

Dedication to the development of people from all backgrounds.

Integrity, high personal standards of accountability, justice and fairness.

Attributes & behaviours

Displays a broad, global strategic vision forming, developing and influencing regional, national and international networks, both with external stakeholders and alumni.

Capacity to motivate and inspire students and staff, building on success to create high-performing, empowered teams.

Ambitious for the organisation, with an ability to convey the specific excellence and values as exemplified by the University of Bath.

Approachable and collegiate; visible in the University community, an ability to build rapport with individuals throughout all areas of the university.

An instinctive understanding of the strength of partnership with others, bringing this aspect to the areas of negotiation

and influence when making decisions of behalf of the university.

An entrepreneurial approach and evidence of addressing challenges in a changing environment.

Skills & experience

Successful leadership of a large, complex organisation.

Ability to develop a distinctive strategic vision for the University.

Demonstrable understanding of the importance of the student experience in delivering success.

Credibility with the wider academic community.

An understanding of high-quality research and its ability to create societal impact.

Significant experience of developing teams at a senior level to maximise their potential and grow talented individuals as future leaders.

Track record of representation, building collaboration and shaping opinion at the highest level – with Governments, Foundations, investors,communities, industrial partners and other academic institutions.

Experience of good governance and management, showing

an ability to work with Non-Executive and Executive bodies in

leading the organisation.

University of Bath, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Initially for a five year term, renewable.

Salary competitive.

Key dates:- Longlisting: 11 June, Shortlisting: 11 July, Final selection: 26 & 31 July.

HOW TO APPLY Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the University of Bath on this appointment. Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using code RAVXA. Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter, and complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring* form. The closing date for applications is noon on 29 May 2018. If you are unable to apply through the website, please email belinda.beck@saxbam.com quoting reference RAVXA. * The equal opportunities monitoring online form will not be shared with anyone involved in assessing your application. Please complete as part of the application process.

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