Head of Centre Istituto Marangoni International Study Centre

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Managed by Study Group

Applications are invited for the above post, to start on 1^st August 2012 and will be based in London.

Applicants should have a background in teaching with academic management experience and a sound knowledge of the university sector as well as experience of dealing with international students.

The successful applicant will report to the Regional ISC Director and will liaise with Istituto Marangoni staff. He/she will oversee the teaching of the Programmes, including the possibility of some teaching him or herself, the students’ progress and welfare, the academic links to the relevant departments for the students’ progression and liaison with staff regarding the students’ living environment.

Further information and an application form may be obtained from and completed applications sent to: Hayley Tanner, Operations Coordinator ISCs, by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

Closing date for applications: Friday 4^th May 2012 at 5.00 pm.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check

Athena SWAN Coordinator

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Closing Date of vacancy: 30 April 2012
Division: Human Resources
Team: Learning Development
Type of Contract: Fixed Term   
Length of Contract: 2 years with possible extension to 3 years
Salary Range: £25,160-£30,720 pa inclusive Pro Rata
Work Location: Sutton (Surrey)
Hours per week: 17.5

 

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world’s most influential cancer research institutes. Our mission is to make the discoveries that defeat cancer. We have a long and distinguished history of research with a major impact on the outcome for cancer patients.  Our unique partnership with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust (RMH) makes us the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe, performing high quality original basic research and translational studies. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Professor Alan Ashworth FRS, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the best minds in the world

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to work with ICR senior research leaders, research staff and students and the Learning and Development team in promoting the careers of female researchers at ICR and achieving Athena SWAN Charter recognition.

The post holder will be responsible for promoting and communicating the values of Athena SWAN. They will play a key role in assisting divisional champions and self assessment teams to gather, analyse and report on career progression data and feedback. They will also be involved in coordinating career development initiatives for researchers in response to recommendations from self-assessment teams, and assist in drafting the written submission for the awards.

The successful applicant should be educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally in the life science field, with strong written and oral communication skills. They should have the ability to gather, analyse and present qualitative and quantitative data, in writing and through presentations to senior managers. The ability to manage projects and keep to tight deadlines is critical, and the successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, be able to work independently, and have excellent attention to detail.  Experience in carrying out research projects, and an interest and enthusiasm for promoting the careers of women in science and broader equality issues will also be of benefit.

Please click on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

Reference number 1246219

Vice Principal

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c. £100,000

With an annual turnover of c£45m, a diverse student population of more than 18,000 and a staff base of 650, the College of Haringey, Enfield and North East London is one of the largest in London. The College has a clear strategic vision for the future and a mission to provide the best possible education and training to all students across the Upper Lea Valley.

To help it deliver these aspirations, the College is seeking to appoint a Vice Principal – Finance and Resources. As a key part of the senior leadership of the College, the new post holder will provide strong financial stewardship to ensure the College fulfils its financial objectives and remains fit for purpose during a period of change for the further education sector.

The Role:

• Financial and operational leadership; working as part of the College’s senior leadership to deliver and support the strategic objectives of the College, within a fast changing environment.
• To be responsible for the College’s financial planning, accounting and financial stability; ensuring a robust framework of financial management and contract compliance.
• To be responsible for the performance management of the broader resource functions, in particular: Estates and Facilities, Human Resources, ICT and management information teams.

The Candidate:

• Significant senior level experience of directing the finances of a business or organisation of comparable scale and complexity, with an understanding of Board level reporting.
• Qualified accountant with sharp intellect and an outstanding track record of senior financial leadership. Energetic and commercially astute; able to bring innovation, whilst delivering efficiencies.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners both internally and externally in a manner that supports the ambition and values of the College, and its surrounding communities.

Senior Lecturer in Business Strategy (Two Posts)

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Westminster Business School

£44,709 p.a. (incl. L.W.A.)

Location: Central London

Westminster Business School is one of London’s leading centres for business education, with a large and diverse staff base and extensive business, consultancy and research achievements. Located in the heart of London near Baker Street, we attract students from around the world. We are currently undergoing an exciting £20m refit in time for the start of the new academic year. This will ensure state of the art facilities for students and staff.

The Department of Marketing and Business Strategy is responsible for the provision of teaching, research and knowledge transfer for every aspect of marketing and business strategy. It supplies over 30 general and specialist modules to the School’s postgraduate and undergraduate programmes, and hosts the MA/MSc Marketing Management, which evolved out of the first ever postgraduate marketing qualification in the UK, and the internationally acclaimed MA Marketing Communications and MA International Business and Management. We are major contributors to the cross-school MA Management, and to the AMBA accredited MBA programme.

We need two enthusiastic and dynamic business strategists to join our growing team, people who can make an immediate impactful contribution to teaching, at a high standard, in an engaging manner. If appointed, you will design, plan and deliver modules at a range of levels from undergraduate to Masters, and will continually revise and improve them, using effective and engaging teaching techniques, learning support and assessment methods.

A talented and skilled educator, you have a PhD level of knowledge, significant experience in industry and/or consultancy, and are a recognised expert in your field with a sound understanding of concepts and principles and how they are applied in practice. You actively engage in professional and academic research and other scholarly activities, to an internationally recognised standard.

Job reference number: 50001465

Closing date:  13 May 2012

Interviews are likely to be held on: 24 May 2012

Candidates should apply via our website at http://www.westminster.ac.uk/about-us/careers-westminster/vacancies. A full job description and an online application form can be found under the reference number: 50001465.

Please note CVs in isolation, or incomplete application forms will not be accepted.

Embracing Diversity and Promoting Equality

Graduation Manager

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The company
Established in London in 1976 as a private training provider, BPP recently became the only private sector company in the UK to achieve university college status. We are seeking a Graduation Manager to join our Registry department on a full time, permanent basis at our centre in Holborn, London.

The role
Graduation is a vitally important component of the student experience and our Graduation Team is kept very busy supporting the thousands of people who graduate from BPP every year.  As Graduation Manager you will lead by example, providing a professional positive and constructive image to staff, colleagues and students. You will provide clear direction to staff, fostering a flexible team-working approach and establishing responsive, effective and efficient working practices and a proactive approach to new issues and challenges.  This will ensure that all matters relating to Graduation and related matters of institutional compliance are communicated and coordinated effectively.

Duties will include managing and coordinating the work of the Graduation Team and liaison with other staff to ensure the efficient and effective exchange of information and the execution of procedures relating to the work of the Graduation Team. Provision of relevant, accurate and detailed data to support internal monitoring and external reporting requirements, liaison with external suppliers involved in graduation events and minute-taking at such University College boards and committees as may be required from time to time.

What we’re looking for
You will hold a degree or equivalent level qualification and will have previous experience of managing graduation events.  An excellent planner and organiser, you will also have experience of the management of staff and departmental processes and of developing and maintaining records systems, operational procedures and management tools.  To ensure success you will possess a good understanding of governance and decision-making processes.

With proven analytical skills you will have excellent attention to detail and be used to multi-tasking and meeting deadlines. You will have excellent oral and written communication skills and a proven ability to professionally represent senior management.  Finally, you are able to filter information and assess priorities whilst managing conflicting demands, working to continuously improve policies and processes.

To apply
Please send your full CV with a covering letter stating why you feel you would be suitable for this role by clicking on the APPLY ONLINE button below.

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