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University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
Appointment of
[Role] [Date Month Year]
Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
August 2018
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. The role
3. The person
4. Terms of appointment
5. How to apply
“We change lives by helping
our students to develop the
confidence, knowledge and
values they need for a
successful and fulfilling
life.
We produce world-class
research that helps us
understand the world and
change it for the better.”
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
INTRODUCTION
At Roehampton, we change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and
adaptability they need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life.
We are a supportive, close-knit and inclusive community, where anyone can fit in and feel inspired do
their best. We have a proud history in higher education stretching back more than 175 years. Through
the oldest of our four Colleges, Whitelands, we have been providing higher education to women for
longer than any other university in the country.
Our values come from this rich history, built on community, engagement and partnership, with a belief
that no matter their background, we can help our students realise their ambitions. Our graduates today
have excellent employment prospects, and are part of a thriving global community of Roehampton
alumni.
We provide an engaging portfolio of courses across the creative arts, social sciences, law, humanities,
literature, education, business, and human and life sciences. We also have an excellent research profile.
With international reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives. We
have world-class research across all of our academic departments and in the last Research Excellence
Framework, we were ranked as the most research-intensive modern university in the country.
INTRODUCTION
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
Chancellor of the University, Professor Dame Jacqueline Wilson
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
OUR PURPOSE & COMMITMENT Our Purpose is to….
• change lives by helping our students to develop the confidence, knowledge and adaptability they
need for a successful graduate career and fulfilling life
• understand and help to improve our world through a spirit of curiosity and discovery
• support, encourage and challenge each other in a friendly and inclusive community that values
people as individuals
Our Commitment is to providing….
• A community of learning based on partnership that encourages and supports all of our students
and staff to achieve their hopes and aspirations
• An excellent education that enables our students to prepare themselves for a successful and
fulfilling career in a rapidly changing world
• A curriculum that meets the needs and expectations of both students and employers, and that
reflects the diversity of modern society
• An excellent research environment that makes a positive contribution to our understanding of the
world and helps to improve lives
• A diverse community that is characterised by friendliness, openness, inclusion and freedom of
thought and expression
• A wide range of opportunities for our students to develop interests beyond their course of study,
encouraging them to grow as individuals
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
OUR HERITAGE Roehampton has a history in education, through our four Colleges, that dates back over 175 years. Our
Colleges were founded in the 19th Century and were pioneers in the provision of teacher training.
The values and ethical roots of the Providing Bodies of our Colleges inform who we are as an institution today.
Our Colleges help us provide the friendly, welcoming community that makes Roehampton unique, supporting
student wellbeing, social life and wider student life. They also help create the thriving global community of
alumni that we have. Our Colleges are:
Digby Stuart College, founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, a Roman Catholic religious
congregation, in 1874.
Froebel College, established in 1892. The College takes its name from Friedrich Froebel, the German
educational pioneer.
Southlands College, founded in 1872 by the Methodist Church.
Whitelands College, established in 1841 by the Church of England.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
ROEHAMPTON TODAY A commitment to ensuring our students succeed
We believe that a university experience does more than prepare our students for a successful career.
We value our students as individuals, providing them with opportunities to develop their skills and
interests from beyond their subject of study, including through more than 50 active student societies
and many opportunities available for work placements, volunteering and study abroad. Our students
also help shape how we run the University; their views influence the way they are taught and the
services we provide them and we work in partnership with our Students’ Union to ensure the student
voice plays a key role in decision making.
Our students are taught by our inspiring lecturers who work at the forefront of their disciplines and are
passionate about what they teach. Career skills are central to every one of our degrees and our students
are taught real-world issues throughout their studies, gaining the skills that employers want.
Our students graduate as confident, rounded individuals, with the ability to work with people from all
backgrounds and equipped for whatever direction they choose to take in life.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
A community that is open to the world
Today, we have a diverse community of around 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students
studying on campus in our ten academic departments and many more studying with our partners. Our
students include 146 different nationalities, around half are the first in their family to go to university.
All of our students become a member of one of our four Colleges. They provide social events, welfare
support and opportunities to compete in sport and other activities.
We have links with over 350 schools and have partnerships with organisations in the arts, sport and
charity sector. We have educational partners across the UK and around the world.
Research that changes lives
At Roehampton, we develop ideas that help us to understand and improve our world. With international
reach, our research informs policy, enriches culture and improves people’s lives. From marine
conservation to health policy, early years’ education to literary history, our staff are leading experts in their
fields.
We are committed to ensuring our researchers are also active in teaching, which means our students
benefit from their knowledge and expertise right from their first year of study.
London’s campus university
Our parkland campus is in south-west London, close to Putney, Hammersmith and Wimbledon, and
within easy reach of central London. It has first-rate facilities, including teaching rooms, state-of-the-art
laboratories, a diverse range of social spaces and a world-class library.
Studying with us gives our students the best of both worlds: the community feel of a traditional
university campus, with the culture and nightlife of one of the greatest cities in the world.
Key facts:
- 146 different nationalities study with us
- 70% of our students are female and 50% are BAME (Black and Minority Ethnic Backgrounds)
- 93% of our students are in work or further study within six months of graduation (Destinations of
Leavers of Higher Education, 2018 results)
- We are the most research-intensive modern university in the country (Research Excellence
Framework, 2014)
- 55 active student societies
- The only parkland campus in a central London borough
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
THE ROLE
Deliver excellence
Ensure the provision of the highest-quality
teaching and learning, and a curriculum that
meets the needs and expectations of both
students and employers.
Ensure an outstanding academic environment
that produces excellent research that is
recognised internationally, and which enables
its benefit to be felt widely.
Engage with students to ensure the University
provides an excellent wider experience,
providing opportunities for students to develop
their interests and skills beyond their course of
study.
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
promoting an exceptional focus and interest in
our alumni community.
Work with, and maintain the confidence of the
University Council to achieve the highest
standards of scholarship and management.
Build positive and fruitful relationships with the
University's four Providing Bodies.
Ensure that collegiate, transparent governance
and management arrangements are in place to
achieve our strategic goals.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
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 people, infrastructure
(physical and digital) and financial to meet its
strategic goals.
Shape and articulate the vision
Build the vision of a world class, assured and
ambitious academic institution unequivocally
committed to excellence in teaching and
learning and research, as well as 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.
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, cultural 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 engage with higher education bodies
and representative groups to help influence and
shape higher education policy.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Values and attributes
A commitment to professional integrity and to
high personal standards of accountability,
transparency and fairness.
An affinity to the values of Roehampton, its
Colleges and Providing Bodies, and to higher
education more broadly.
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 values and aims of the University.
An affirmative and positive outlook, with high
levels of energy and commitment.
Strong business acumen and a good
understanding of finance.
The ability to build and influence networks outside
the University, engaging with high-level
organisations and individuals, including
policymakers and educational networks.
A commitment to the role of the student voice in
decision-making at the highest levels.
Ability to make long-term strategic decisions and
an entrepreneurial approach in addressing
challenges in a changing environment.
A commitment to championing inclusion and
diversity.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to
listen and consider a wide variety of points of view
Approachable and collegiate; visible in the
University community, with an ability to build
rapport with individuals throughout all areas of the
university.
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 Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
An appropriate remuneration will be agreed with the successful candidate. The post of Vice-Chancellor is
pensionable. Roehampton is currently a member of the Local Government and Teacher Pension Schemes. The
appointee would also have the option of remaining a member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme.
Longlist meeting: 24 September; Shortlist meeting: 6 November; Informal interviews: w/c 5 & 12 November; Formal
panel interviews: 16 November.
HOW TO APPLY
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Roehampton University on this
appointment.
Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using code
KCRD.
Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter.
* 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.
University of Roehampton, Appointment of Vice-Chancellor
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