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Last updated:Apr 2021JOB DESCRIPTIONPost title:Director of EnterpriseSchool/Department:Southampton Education School Faculty:Social SciencesCareer Pathway:Education, Research and Enterprise (ERE)Level:6*ERE category:EnterprisePosts responsible to:Head of School Posts responsible for:Post base:Office-basedJob purposeTo provide strategic and operational leadership of the Enterprise area within the Southampton Education School.Lead, promote and manage the development of the school’s enterprise strategy, programmes and delivery plans.To generate enterprise income and manage enterprise projectsTo support the implementation of activities for the effectiveness of enterprise processes, including KEF (Knowledge Exchange Framework) and monitoring. Support the impact of the school research and educational activities through the identification of enterprise opportunities, engagement with external stakeholders and the dissemination of best practice in enterprise.Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities% TimeLeadership and EnterpriseLead, manage, and promote the development of the school’s enterprise strategy and related delivery plans. Take responsibility for the strategy, continually monitoring, evaluating and revising to ensure excellence and coherence, identifying areas where current provision is in need of revision or improvement. Work with the Head of School/Deputy Head of Schools for Education and Research and other colleagues as directed by the Head of School, to support the identification of new enterprise opportunities and the diversification of income streams within the school.Work in collaboration with colleagues across the School and Faculty to share and harmonise good practice to ensure consistency, efficiency and effectiveness of enterprise processes. Contribute to the School, Faculty and University level networks working groups and committees, as appropriate, to support delivery of the School Enterprise strategy. Ensure that effective processes are in place for governance, approvals, review and conduct of enterprise.As the KEF develops there will be planning responsibilities: to coordinate the implementation of the University and Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) planning and data collection across the school.Facilitate and support the school’s national and international profile through the bidding and project management of enterprise activity. Such enterprise activity will include national and international CPD programmes for in-service teachers. 60 %Research and EnterpriseWork closely with the school’s education and research leaders, including the Deputy Head of School (Research & Enterprise), Departmental Heads of Research, Directors of Research Centres, to facilitate the development of the School’s real-world impact for REF and non-REF purposes for the School.Develop and implement plans for ad-hoc educational enterprise projects that leverage the School’s expertise and translate in additional streams of revenues.Education and EnterpriseWork in close collaboration with Deputy Head of School and Directors of Programmes in developing links with local, regional, national and international educational bodies, and organisations to identify high quality students, utilising our enterprise activity to support student recruitment to these programmes.International and EnterpriseWork in close collaboration with the Director of Internationalisation to support connections of colleagues with international educational organisations that will lead to impactful collaborative education, research projects and income-generating enterprise activities.Facilitate and support the school’s internationalisation efforts, especially corporate connections and data collection elements relating to actively and positively influencing our international rankings, such as the QS and Times rankings (with a particular attention to employers’ score).Line ManagementTo line manage direct reports, exercising good people management practices including mentoring, coaching, training, advice and guidance as necessary. Ensure the right mix of skills and capabilities through continuous professional development, recruitment and performance feedback.Contribute to the development of teaching and learning activities of the School/Department. Deliver teaching of the highest quality across a range of modules at Undergraduate or postgraduate level.35%Take responsibility for overseeing, developing and promoting fresh teaching and learning approaches and material, which create interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students. Directly supervise students, providing expert advice on learning best practice and helping with learning problems. Identify the learning needs of students and define learning objectives. Promote the use of appropriate media to support student learning. Set and mark coursework and exams, providing constructive feedback to students. Act as a coach and role model for teaching excellence locally through excellent practice and mentoring other less-experienced teachers.Develop links with external contacts such as other educational bodies, employers and professional bodies to foster collaboration, both nationally and internationally. Represent the School/Department/Faculty/University in the disciplinary community externally.5 %Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder.Internal and external relationshipsMember of the School/Department Board, Examination Board and of such School/Department committees relevant to their administrative duties. Teaching and administrative duties will be allocated by the Head of School/Department, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the School/Department Learning and Teaching Committee.May collaborate with colleagues in other institutions on original teaching and learning practice.To work closely with the School’s education and research leaders, including Head of School the Deputy Head of School Research and Deputy Head of School Education. The Director of Enterprise will be expected to contribute to the Senior Management of the School leading Enterprise as a key pillar of the School Special RequirementsPERSON SPECIFICATIONCriteriaEssentialDesirableHow to be assessedQualifications, knowledge and experiencePhD or equivalent professional qualifications and experience in any discipline that supports the research agenda of the School of EducationKnowledge of a core educational leadership and management as taught on the undergraduate or postgraduate programmesExtensive track record of enterprise and consultancy activitiesProven ability to write successful bids for fundingProven ability to design and shape a strategy, to horizon scan for opportunities and threats and adjust strategy accordingly.Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across an organisation.Teaching qualification Well-established national and international reputation in any discipline that supports the research agenda of the School of EducationPhD in any discipline that supports the research agenda of the Education School Membership of Higher Education Academy.Involvement in national and international eventsTrack record of teaching in-service educational professionals. Extensive track record of developing and disseminating successful learning approaches.Planning and organisingProven ability to plan and shape the direction of an area of teaching activity, ensuring plans complement broader education strategyProven ability in the design of new course units, curriculum development and innovative teaching approaches in the School/Department, taking primary responsibility for their qualityAble to contribute to the development of teaching policy within the School/DepartmentProblem solving and initiativeAble to develop significant new concepts and original ideas within own field in response to intractable issues of importance to the teaching areaManagement and teamworkProven ability to manage and deliver own course units and team-taught course units Proven ability to coach, advise and support others (staff and students) on learning and teaching issues.Able to mentor, manage, motivate, develop and coordinate teaching team(s). Able to resolve performance issues and formulate staff development plans, where appropriate, to ensure team aims are metAble to contribute to the running of School/Department by managing significant School/Department processesAble to foster and develop good relationships between own School/Department and the rest of the university. Able to work proactively with senior colleagues to develop cross-School/Department and institution cooperation and effectivenessAble to monitor and manage resources and budgetsWork effectively in a team, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of others to help teamwork developmentAble to deliver the Line Manager’s expectations as stated in Appendix 2Communicating and influencingCommunicate new and complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, engaging the interest and enthusiasm of the target audienceExtensive track record of delivering lectures and seminars in courses relating to different aspects of post graduates and in-service educational Able to offer pastoral care, where appropriateAble to persuade and influence at all levels in order to foster and maintain relationships, resolving tensions/difficulties as they arise Able to provide expert guidance to colleagues in own team, other work areas and institutions to develop understanding and resolve complex problemsAble to negotiate for the School/Department on key issuesAble to develop and lead key communications strategiesOther skills and behavioursPositive attitude to colleagues and studentsTo role model the Southampton behaviours (see appendix 1) and work with the management team to embed them as a way of working across the department / directorate / University Special requirementsJOB HAZARD ANALYSISIs this an office-based post?? YesIf 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.? NoIf 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 EXPOSURESOccasionally (<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 washingIonising 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 ABILITIESLoad manual handlingRepetitive crouching/kneeling/stoopingRepetitive pulling/pushingRepetitive liftingStanding for prolonged periodsRepetitive climbing (ie: steps, stools, ladders, stairs)Fine motor grips (eg: pipetting)Gross motor gripsRepetitive reaching below shoulder heightRepetitive reaching at shoulder heightRepetitive reaching above shoulder heightPSYCHOSOCIAL ISSUESFace to face contact with publicXLone working## Shift work/night work/on call duties Appendix 1. Embedding CollegialityCollegiality represents one of the four core principles of the University; Collegiality, Quality, Internationalisation and Sustainability. Our Southampton Behaviours set out our expectations of all staff across the University to support the achievement of our strategy.All staffBehaviourPersonal LeadershipI take personal responsibility for my own actions and an active approach towards mydevelopmentI reflect on my own behaviour, actively seek feedback and adapt my behaviour accordinglyI show pride, passion and enthusiasm for our University communityI demonstrate respect and build trust with an open and honest approachWorking TogetherI work collaboratively and build productive relationships across our University and beyondI actively listen to others and communicate clearly and appropriately with everyoneI take an inclusive approach, value the differences that people bring and encourage othersto contribute and flourishI proactively work through challenge and conflict, considering others’ views to achievepositive and productive outcomesDeveloping OthersI help to create an environment that engages and motivates othersI take time to support and enable people to be the best they canI recognise and value others’ achievements, give praise and celebrate their successI deliver balanced feedback to enable others to improve their contributionDelivering QualityI identify opportunities and take action to be simply betterI plan and prioritise efficiently and effectively, taking account of people, processes andresourcesI am accountable, for tackling issues, making difficult decisions and seeing them throughto conclusionI encourage creativity and innovation to deliver workable solutionsDriving SustainabilityI consider the impact on people before taking decisions or actions that may affect themI embrace, enable and embed change effectivelyI regularly take account of external and internal factors, assessing the need to change andgaining support to move forwardI take time to understand our University vision and direction and communicate this toothersAppendix 2. Line Manager ExpectationsThe statements below provide additional clarity on what is expected of our line managers and supervisors.Managing People: Manage and support your peoples work productivity, performance, wellbeing and development to maximise their contribution and enable personal growth.Managing the Student and Customer Experience: Ensuring our students and the customer are at the centre of everything we do, always considering their needs before acting, to ensure we deliver a high quality experience every time.Managing Financial Decisions: Make well informed and timely financial decisions with an understanding of the consequences and impact on the financial sustainability of the University.Managing Compliance: Understand and apply the University regulations, policies, guidelines, and legal requirements to ensure continued operational compliance.Managing Risk: Identify potential risks, assess probability and impact and take appropriate steps to mitigate the risk or maximise potential benefits. ................
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