Head of Resource and Planning

Faculty/Directorate

Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment

School/Function

Faculty General (ECE)

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

Actual hours

37

Posted Date

20/11/2023

Closing Date

10/12/2023

Ref No

3780

Documents

The Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE) is currently seeking to appoint a new Head of Resource and Planning. We are looking for someone who is keen to be part of a high performing senior management team, providing high-level advice to the Dean & PVC and the Faculty Leadership Team. With previous experience of working in higher education, your strategic knowledge and leadership will be pivotal to successful delivery across our professional, technical, and administrative functions.

Reporting directly to the Dean & PVC of ECE, you will contribute to the University's Town House Strategy by enhancing our students' life chances, through the role purpose and responsibilities, to help equip them with the skills and knowledge needed in the 21st Century's demanding workplace.

The successful candidate will be an effective leader and manager, with significant project management experience and delivery in higher education. You will play a vital role in the design, development and completion of key projects whilst constantly reviewing our operations and finding answers to non-academic related issues – all with an eye on optimising costs. You will have strong analytical skills, staff management, and financial management to deliver efficient and cost-effective faculty solutions. You will build relationships and bring internal and external stakeholders together to produce exceptional results.

This role will call for a close partnership with the Dean & PVC, effective collaboration with senior leaders in the Faculty and across the University, and confident leadership of your Management Team.

There are few faculties across the UK university landscape as varied in their scope as the Faculty of Engineering, Computing & the Environment (ECE). We teach and research across a wide range of subjects, allowing for real cross- discipline innovation and creativity. Our lecturers are experts – working at the forefront of their fields and actively engaged in research so they can bring advanced knowledge to their teaching. Our state-of-the-art facilities include specialist laboratories, a public outreach centre, a specialist virtual reality centre, a rocket lab, flight simulators, renewable energy lab, and 3 new labs related to electric, electronic and robotics, as well as an advanced design studio. For future scientists and engineers, this combines to create the ultimate real-life space for practical learning. For academic professionals, this all adds up to a truly vibrant, exciting environment in one of the largest and most diverse STEM faculties in the sector.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 to 15 months, with a starting salary of £74,096 to £90,611 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held in person during January 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Robert Brunton, Faculty PA/Support Officer or Shannah Adams, Faculty Operations Support Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students' identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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