Pro-Vice-Provost (Doctoral School and Early Career Research Staff)

Job title:

Pro-Vice-Provost (Doctoral School and Early Career Research Staff)

Company

University College London

Job description

About usLed by the Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), RIGE brings together over 300 staff delivering a diverse portfolio of functions, services and resources for the UCL community and external partners, including: Research; Innovation & Enterprise; Research & Innovation Services; Global Engagement; and Pan-RIGE Strategy, Policy & Delivery.RIGE seeks to maximise the synergy of these activities to maximise UCL’s positive impact locally, nationally and globally.About the roleWe invite UCL academic and research staff to consider applying for the academic leadership role of UCL Pro-Vice-Provost (Doctoral School and Early Career Reseach Staff).Please note:

• This role is available only to UCL academic and research staff colleagues as a four-year (renewable) 0.5FTE secondment, with funding provided for backfill of the appointee’s substantive post. Prospective applicants should obtain the agreement of their line manager before applying for this secondment.
• We welcome joint applications from two candidates with complementary expertise and skills who wish to job-share. We welcome applications from women, and men or women from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at senior levels.
• Applications should explicitly address how the candidate(s) meet(s) the Person Criteria for this role.

Reporting to the Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement) [RIGE], Professor Geraint Rees, the Pro-Vice-Provost (PVP) will develop, consult upon and refine a vision for the development of the UCL Doctoral School, UCL Academic Careers Office and support for early career research staff. They will consider how the culture, training and environment in which UCL research takes place can support doctoral researchers and early career researcher staff, and provide strategic academic leadership in partnership with other teams for these developments.The PVP will review UCL’s approach to functions and processes relevant to the university’s broader research environment, working with the relevant teams and ensuring that these functions and processes are oriented to support this vision.The PVP will be a member of the UCL Research, Innovation & Global Engagement (RIGE) Strategic Leadership team.Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.About youEssential criteria for the role includes the following qualifications, experience and knowledge:Academic standing commensurate with professorial status, including an excellent track record of
postdoctoral academic achievementsFamiliarity with issues and challenges relevant to the research environment as it is supported at UCL and
elsewhereDemonstrable record of outstanding achievement in a senior academic leadership role (for example as a
head of team or project lead), with the highest standards of intellectual capacity, integrity and professional
accountabilityExperience of developing and implementing strategic plans in a complex academic environment
Highly organised and resourceful under pressure, with the ability to define targets and prioritise competing
demands whilst setting and retaining high standardsVision, energy and genuine passion for the UCL mission and values, including our commitment to equality,
diversity and inclusivityCommitted to creativity, innovation, experimenting with new approaches and testing new methods, as well
as to continuous improvement in light of lessons learnedExtensive experience of successfully leading and managing a cross-functional team, including in changing
contextsSkills and abilities:Creative, energetic and enthusiastic, with the ability to work efficiently and collaboratively on numerous
projects simultaneously with multiple stakeholdersA confident and persuasive communicator, with outstanding emotional intelligence and relationship-
building skills – suitable to deliver inclusive and transformative change in the context of a large and
diverse organisationExceptional interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence,
persuade and negotiate successfully and positively with staff at different levels of seniorityExcellent analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to absorb and analyse
diverse data to quickly identify key issues through critical scrutiny and to prioritise suitable action
accordinglyEvidence of establishing credibility with senior staff and engaging effectively with multiple internal and
external stakeholders, to understand and shape requirements and deliver solutions that meet
organisational strategic objectivesWhat we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionWe welcome joint applications from two candidates with complementary expertise and skills who wish to job-share. We welcome applications from women, and men or women from an ethnic minority, as they are under-represented within UCL at senior levels.The deadline for applications is 16th September 2024. We expect final interviews to be held in early Autumn 2024.Applications should explicitly address how the candidate(s) meet(s) the Person Criteria for this role. Applications should be made through TalentLink.If you wish to discuss the role before applying, you are welcome to contact Prof Rees ( ) or Nicholas Tyndale ( ), the Vice-Provost’s Joint Chief of Staff.Available documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 05:50:52 GMT

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