Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Appointment of Dean of Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

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About the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences 1 About the role 2 Job description – Main purpose and responsibilities 3 The University of Bradford 5 Post specification 7 Our vision is a world of

CONTENTS inclusion and equality of opportunity where people want to, and can, make a difference.

UOB APPOINTMENT 2021 WWW.BRADFORD.AC.UK About the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

The Faculty

The Faculty of Management, Law and Social The School educates the youth and adults, teaches Sciences at the University of Bradford is the the next generation of responsible business leaders, largest Faculty in the University with circa 160 FTE researches and shares new knowledge to create academic and academic-related staff, and 3500 productive opportunities for local businesses and FTE students. The Faculty provides engaging and entrepreneurs, and enlivens and enriches the spirit innovative teaching and learning which instils an of the community. Through the 2020-2025 Strategy, ethos of responsible leadership and citizenship. the School aims to extend its academic and research Together, the School of Management, School of Law expertise and civic outreach to a growing regional, and the School of Social Sciences, which make up national, and international audience of stakeholders. the Faculty, produce and disseminate applied, highly The School of Management provides an exceptional relevant research which makes a tangible difference environment for our students at all levels. Equality, to the world. diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of The Faculty vision is to impact global societal the School’s ethos, which is reflected in the wider challenges by Making Knowledge Work through University being recognised as the UK’s University world-class interdisciplinary teaching and research of the Year for Social Inclusion. This commitment LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SOCIAL AND LAW that cultivates talented, versatile, job-ready has fostered a reputation that attracts students graduates within a distinctive student community from all background, nationalities, ethnicity, abilities, that has the knowledge and skills to make a and socio-economic status locally, regionally and ABOUT THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT, OF FACULTY THE ABOUT difference. The Faculty brings together key areas internationally. of the contemporary business worlds with the The School was highly commended by the Educate School of Management holding the Triple Crown of North Award for delivering outstanding value and accreditations which places them in an elite group experience to students and was recently announced of Business Schools. The Faculty is also the home to as the Business School of the Year — manifested a vibrant and growing School of Law, and the School through various means of supports and facilities of Social Sciences which offers a diverse range of for students and graduates to enjoy. Students are subject areas. supported in every way possible throughout their educational journey for personal, academic, and The School of Management professional development including a bespoke Career Booster Programme providing tailored The University of Bradford School of Management support to the transition to the job market and the has been Triple-Crown accredited for close to a world of work. decade (since 2012) and has worked diligently to capture the strengths and challenges that culminate The School is committed to supporting the local in their ambitious strategic plans for sustainable community but proud that the quality of its growth, performance excellence and continuous programmes attract students from the larger UK innovation over the next five years. market as well as international students from the EU and overseas. This is a strong differentiating factor The School of Management has a long history for the University and the School of Management as one of the leading business schools in the which reflects the civic heritage of the School, its world, with many distinctive and award-winning location in a post-industrial Northern city in the programmes and a long-standing heritage of been UK, and its engagement with local and regional a civic school, with deep connections to the city of businesses. Pursuing the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, Bradford, its citizens and businesses. The School the School is keen to further build the diversity of its Strategy 2020-2025 is the product of the many student population and through central marketing talented minds in their leadership and reflects the support seeks to recruit high quality students from dedication, hard work, and commitment of the across the globe. faculty, staff, advisory boards, students, and our community of Bradford stakeholders.

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The School is structured around four key subject interdisciplinary, policy-oriented and promotes areas with a view to create business-led thematic social justice. Research undertaken by the School research centres and the alignment of programmes broadly falls into three main clusters: Technology will ensure the School’s products are research- & Commerce; Environment and Sustainability informed and business relevant, whilst building the Regulation; and Human Rights, Equality & Diversity, critical-mass necessary to maintain the viability of at national, international and transnational levels. the research centres. School of Social Sciences School of Law The School of Social Sciences offers a diverse range The School of Law is a friendly and fast-growing of programmes that train future professionals

progressive law school invested in developing the in the areas of society, sustainability, health lawyers of the future. They firmly believe in and and wellbeing. The programmes in Social Work nurture the potential of the individual and draw (at undergraduate and postgraduate level) are on the strength in their collective to harness the accredited by Social Work England, enabling opportunities in a fast-changing legal environment. graduates to work professionally as Social workers. The School provides a range of study programmes The undergraduate programmes in Psychology, plus at undergraduate and postgraduate (on- campus or the MSc in Psychology, are accredited by the British by distance learning) through to research degrees. Psychological Society, enabling graduates to work Their programmes are tailored to prepare students as charted psychologists. Psychology also offers for an increasingly digital and international legal training in Psychological Wellbeing for Practitioners world, in which both theoretical and practical skills in collaboration with the NHS to train clinical staff are highly necessary, providing a solid foundation in in this area of specialism. In addition, the School traditional law subjects, as well as emerging subjects hosts popular programmes in the Division of around technology and law, sustainability and Sociology and Criminology, such as the BA (Hons) global governance and development. Employability in Criminology and Criminal Behaviour; graduates

LAW AND SOCIAL SCIENCES SOCIAL AND LAW is core to their delivery and is embedded in to the find employment in the police force as well as in curriculum and extra-curricular activities, including the prison service plus other areas. Programmes an active Law Clinic, Mooting and a dedicated in Peace Studies and International Development

ABOUT THE FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT, MANAGEMENT, OF FACULTY THE ABOUT Career Booster programme, tailored to make their are very popular with international as well as graduates ‘job-ready’. The School is proud to have home students, leading to careers in government, an eminent International Advisory Board, an active diplomatic service and NGOs. and participative Alumni and a broad range of The School champions diversity, inclusion, health, professional and industry partners who help inform wellbeing, society and sustainability. This is reflected programme development and provide real-world in all areas of activity, including in the approach to experience, and commercial awareness that enables teaching, research and outreach. The dedication students to excel in a competitive environment and to teaching and student support is recognized make a positive impact in the modern workplace. with some very good student satisfaction ratings, The School, of Law is rooted in the local community especially in the programme, Psychology with and believe in the symbiotic relationship between Counselling. The passion for research is indicated the University and the City it serves. The ethos in two REF returns for the 2021 census, one in A4 of the Law Clinic, Bradford Justice, is ‘Delivering (Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience) and Education Through Public Service’ and operates one in C 19 (Politics and International Studies). in collaboration with the Bradford and Airedale The former is founded on strength in health and Citizens Advice Bureau and the Girlington Advice wellbeing, while the latter demonstrates strength Centre to provide tailored legal advice to members in peace and sustainability. The School is host of the public whilst providing students with a to the UK’s first department of Peace Studies ‘hands-on’, clinical legal education. The School runs (established in 1973), which is incorporated in the the Annual University of Bradford Schools Mock highly esteemed Division of Peace Studies and Trial competition, and the Creating Future Lawyers International Development. The School receives programme series to our local schools. The annual significant support and generous sponsorship from Summer School on the theme ‘Law in a Time of external stakeholders, such as Rotary Foundation, Uncertainty and Global Change’ provides cutting Quaker Peace Studies Trust and the NHS. edge updates on emerging legal issues from both academics and practitioners from across the world. Our high standard of teaching is underpinned by rigorous and innovative research, which is

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The role of the Dean is to provide KEYPOINTS JOB TITLE: inspirational, innovative and enterprising Dean of Faculty academic leadership to ensure that the GRADE: 13 Faculty achieves the highest academic FACULTY/DIRECTORATE: Faculty of Management, standards and supports the achievement of Law and Social Sciences LOCATION: the University’s mission, vision, and overall University of Bradford objectives. Main Campus REPORTS TO: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic, Innovation and Quality) ABOUT THE ROLE THE ABOUT This is a key leadership role within the University with overall responsibility for promotingthe quality of education, research, and enterprise within the Faculty, combined with accountability for ensuring that it achieves its academic and financial objectives. The post holder is ultimately responsible for the development and implementation of the Faculty’s portfolio of academic provision, along with its strategies and policies.

Structure of the Faculty

DEAN OF FACULTY

Associate Dean Associate Dean Associate Dean Associate Dean Head of School: Head of School: for Research & for for Equality, Head of School: Head of for Learning & School of School of Social Knowledge International & Diversity & School of Law Operations Teaching Management Sciences Transfer Accreditations Inclusion

Accounting, Finance & Economics PA to the Dean Peace Studies & Directors of Study Business Analytics, International Business – Undergraduate Circular Economy Development Operations & Director of & Supply chain Accreditation Directors of Study Postgraduate Psychology Support – Postgraduate Research Director of Athena Swan SAT International Taught Accreditation Team Business, Social Work and Business & Director of Study – Marketing & Social Care Community Directors of Study DBA Programme Branding Engagement – Exec & Global Sociology & MBA People, Criminology TEL Officer Organisations & Entrepreneurship

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Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. To contribute to the 10. To ensure that there 16. To promote and foster a Research & Knowledge corporate management of is effective people culturally safe working and Transfer the University. management within educational environment 20. To provide leadership in the Faculty, including that delivers embedded promoting and fostering 2. To contribute to the planning, resourcing, talent equality, diversity and research excellence, development and management, performance inclusion in all aspects of the including research training implementation of University review, development and Faculty’s operations. for staff and ensuring the strategies and policies. succession planning. maintenance of appropriate 17. To identify and promote standards and processes for 3. To provide leadership 11. To be an active part of the opportunities that will higher degree and post- for the Faculty, in all internal communications enhance the Faculty’s doctoral supervision. aspects of learning and network ensuring Faculty capacity to achieve its teaching, research, and staff are kept informed of, strategic aims, including 21. To provide leadership in the knowledge transfer, and contribute to, University developing business cases development, delivery and including engagement with and Faculty developments. for innovative projects and quality assurance of research communities and businesses 12. To have knowledge of and initiatives that will advance and knowledge transfer as necessary underpinned by contribute towards the the Faculty’s capacity to activity in the Faculty. embedded inclusive values. maintainance of all external increase its revenue. 22. To provide leadership so accrediations, such as those as to maximise research

MAIN PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PURPOSE MAIN 4. To lead effective stakeholder in the School of Social effectiveness, including engagement, locally, Sciences (Psychology) and, Learning & Teaching fostering links between regionally, nationally, and Management (AACSB, EQUIS 18. To promote and foster high- individuals and appropriate internationally. and AMBA) quality learning, teaching, and assessment practice research groupings within the University, to promote 5. To promote and enhance within the Faculty in line Leadership the growth of research the reputation of the Faculty with University strategies to 13. To promote and foster grant success, and to exploit through effective liaison and build and develop enhanced excellence in teaching opportunities for knowledge networking both within the inclusive engagement and a and learning, research, transfer. University and externally. distinctive community. knowledge transfer, 23. To monitor the research management, and performance of staff and 6. To be responsible for 19. To ensure structures and administration within and PhD students in the Faculty developing and agreeing a operations exist within the outside the Faculty. as a whole and in the budget for the Faculty as Faculty for the development, Schools / Centres within it. part of the planning and delivery and quality 14. To establish an ethos of assurance of excellent resources allocation process continuous enhancement of and then managing within it. teaching, learning, and learning and teaching and assessment opportunities the wider student experience for students, including the 7. To ensure that the Faculty and promote activity to meets targets agreed as effective use of educational support this within the technologies, in accordance part of the planning and Faculty and beyond. resources allocation process, with University strategies, policies and Regulations. for example, student 15. To establish an inclusive, recruitment and retention positive faculty culture that targets. reflects the university’s values - and taking 8. To maintain effective the required measures oversight over the academic to achieve high staff quality and standards of all engagement. programmes based in the Faculty. 9. To ensure a high-quality student experience.

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Resource Management Strategic Planning 36. To evaluate costs and 42. To develop a staffing 24. To be responsible for the 29. To establish, secure benefits of all business plan that anticipates the financial governance of the agreement for, and growth opportunities to academic, administrative, Faculty in accordance with implement initiatives and determine the impact upon and technical staffing needs the Financial Regulations development strategies the University and the of the Faculty, ensuring and Procedures of the which further the strategic Faculty. that current and future University and ensure that: aims of the University, needs of the Faculty are - Efficient and effective as well as responding 37. To develop and implement presented and promoted financial management to internal and external a growth and strategic to the Executive Board procedures are in place; requirements. marketing plan for the and discussed with the - The most effective use is Faculty. Professional Services made of resources, including 30. To lead the development Directors who have staffing; and implementation of Governance responsibility for Faculty - Value for money is obtained long-term and short-term 38. To establish within the support and services, as from activities within the plans including targets for Faculty organisational, appropriate. Faculty; student numbers, research management and - Appropriate and relevant performance and staffing communication 43. To promote and maintain internal controls are establishment for the Faculty arrangements that ensure professional standards. maintained. in compliance with the effective conduct of business University’s strategic aims. within University policy 44. To monitor and ensure that appropriate induction,

MAIN PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND PURPOSE MAIN 25. To ensure appropriate usage guidelines. of space within the space 31. To identify and manage appraisal, training and envelope made available faculty-based risk and 39. To be responsible for development takes place for to the Faculty, working to maintenance of a risk ensuring that the Faculty all staff in the Faculty. ensure compliance with the register. acts in accordance with, relevant Estate strategy. and implements, University Health & Safety 32. To develop and implement Regulations, policies, 45. To be responsible for 26. To lead in developing strategies that ensure that guidelines and procedures, ensuring the activities of the strategies, as well as agreed University targets for taking professional advice Faculty, whether these are working with Schools / students, staffing, research where appropriate. undertaken on University Centres to ensure their income, commercialisation premises or elsewhere, effective implementation, and other forms of Staff Management & comply with Health and and to achieve a sustainable fund-raising and income Development Safety legislation and financial position. generation are achieved. University policies. Should 40. To be the line manager and matters of concern arise manage the performance 27. To produce business plans, 33. To seek opportunities for which are out of the direct of the Associate Deans and operational plans and academic collaboration control of an individual Heads of Schools within budgets for the Faculty with other Faculties and Dean, these should be drawn the Faculty, ensuring their which ensures appropriate disciplines within the to the attention of the effective development and resource allocation and University and beyond that Head of Health, Safety and operation as academic efficient operations. support aspects of the four Wellbeing. leaders within the Faculty University strategies. and beyond. 28. To manage the finances of This document outlines the duties the Faculty in conjunction 34. To support all parts of the required at the current time to 41. To keep staff up to date indicate the level of responsibility. It with the University’s Chief University in developing new with policy aims, new is not a comprehensive or exhaustive Finance Officer to ensure products and services which developments and current list and may vary to include other viability at all levels of contribute the financial reasonable requests as directed by policy debates within the operation. viability and sustainability of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (A,I&Q), Faculty. the Faculty. which do not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility entailed. 35. To ensure all activities of the Faculty operate in a commercial manner.

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Values Training We will be an organisation that embodies our values Employees must complete any training that is in everything we do. These values are: identified as mandatory to their role. Training Excellence is at the heart of everything we do should be accessed locally by agreement with line Trust is the foundation of our relationships, managers and through the University’s People and underpinned by integrity in everything we do Organisational Development Service. Mandatory We give invention light and celebrate creativity training must be completed on commencement of and innovation the role, without delay. Inclusion – diversity is a source of strength and must be understood, valued, supported and Health, Safety and Wellbeing leveraged Health and Safety is a partnership between employee and employer each having responsibilities, Embedding these values across the University will as such all employees of the University have a shape our culture and drive our performance. statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their It is the responsibility of every employee to uphold acts or omissions. It is also the responsibility of all the University values. employees, that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD OF UNIVERSITY THE entails the risk assessment of all situations, the The University of Bradford is widely recognised as taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) leading incidents, near misses and hazards. institution. Our EDI vision is to bring about, and be recognised as an exemplar of transformational All employees have a duty to report any practice diversity, inclusion and social mobility and that you consider compromises standards of health emphasise the critical role of leadership in and safety and risk. The Code of Practice on embedding intersectional EDI in order to make our Public Interest Disclosure (Whistleblowing) details diversity count and deliver impact. the process and advises on the protection from unfair treatment for an individual who raises such It is the responsibility of every employee to act in concerns. ways that support equality, diversity and inclusivity and to work within the spirit and detail of the law, Employees are required to co-operate with including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human management to enable the University to meet its Rights Act 1998. own legal duties and to report any circumstances that may compromise the health, safety and welfare The University provides a range of services and of those affected by the University’s undertakings. employment opportunities for a diverse population. Managers should note they have a duty of care Employees will treat all students and colleagues with towards any staff they manage; academic staff also dignity and respect irrespective of their background. have a duty of care towards students. As part of this you will need to ensure you are familiar with any Employees are responsible for ensuring the relevant Health and Safety policies and procedures; University develops a culture that promotes equality, seeking advice from the Central University Health values diversity, and supports inclusivity. This and Safety team as appropriate. responsibility includes services and functions the University provides and commissions, to students, colleagues, partners in other organisations, visitors and members of the public.

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Information Governance Criminal Record Disclosures and Working with Employees have a responsibility for the information Vulnerable Groups and records (including student, health, financial and Depending on the defined nature of your work administrative records) that are gathered or used and specialist area of expertise, your role may be as part of their work undertaken for the University. exempt from the provisions normally afforded to This may be in paper, electronic or other formats. individuals under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In these circumstances, the University An employee must consult their manager if they may obtain a standard or enhanced disclosure have any doubts about the appropriate handling of through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) the information and records with which they work. under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) and, in This means that employees are required to certain circumstances, the Police Act 1997. uphold the confidentiality of all data, information and records and to ensure they are recorded to Suitable applicants will not be refused positions appropriate data standards and to the relevant because of criminal record information or other electronic system or manual filing system in order to information declared, where it has no bearing on maintain their accessibility and integrity. the role (for which you are applying) and no risks have been identified against the duties you would To support these requirements all employees be expected to perform as part of that role. must adhere to data protection legislation and the During the course of your employment, you must University’s policies and procedures in relation to notify your line manager if you are charged with a information governance and information security at criminal offence (excluding motoring fixed-penalty THE UNIVERSITY OF BRADFORD OF UNIVERSITY THE all times. convictions). Failure to notify the University of a criminal conviction could lead to withdrawal of a Additionally, employees will be required, when job offer where employment has not commenced, and where appropriate to the role, to comply with or disciplinary action for employees in post. All the processing of requests under the Freedom of employees of the University who have contact with Information Act 2000. children, vulnerable adults, service users and their families must familiarise themselves, be aware of All employees will be given the necessary training to their responsibilities and adhere to the University’s enable them to adhere to these requirements. policy and policies and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Where appropriate, employees will be given the necessary training to enable them to adhere to these requirements.

University Policies and Procedures The University operates a range of policies, procedures and formal guidance (available on the University intranet and ServiceNow). All employees must observe and adhere to the provisions outlined in these documents.

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Dean of Faculty

Qualifications Experience Evidence of significant Personal Attributes & Essential Essential experience of engaging in Qualities essential quality enhancement Essential A PhD or equivalent in an Knowledge of accrediations and customer feedback for appropriate subject to the standards relevant to the effective service delivery. Commitment to the values of Faculty’s academic profile or Faculty. the University. relevant experience. Nationally and Internationally Experience of working credible academic and Consensus builder. strategically (as a HoS or Dean/ Desirable professional records of Ability to manage conflicting Associate Dean) to ensure achievement. demands. Relevant Professional future success at the Faculty qualification. and University level. Demonstrable track record Assertiveness, persuasiveness of publications at an and tenacity, when necessary. Senior or Principal Fellowship Significant experience and internationally excellent level. of HEA expertise in the management Robust, credible decision- of educational programmes Experience of working with a making ability. Membership of appropriate diverse customer base of staff professional bodies at undergraduate and Openness and transparency in postgraduate levels. and/ or students. personal working style.

POST SPECIFICATION POST Demonstrable track record of Excellent oral and Leadership Ability the development of effective written English language Essential and innovative teaching and Skills & Knowledge communication skills. Significant experience of learning strategies. Essential Trust others and elicits trust operating effectively in a senior Demonstrable track record of Signfiicant experience of and confidence from others. leadership role with a team the development of research managing risk in large Maintains confidentiality. of colleagues both within and and knowledge transfer organiations and ability to outside the Faculty. capability. manage business continuity. Demonstrable track record of Experience of collaborating Demonstrable ability and effective strategy implmentation with other organisations and capacity to build leadership, Ability to prioritise to achieve evidence of developing new sense of common purpose and desired academic, leadership and maintaining complex commitment to overall success and management outcomes. relationships with partners. in the Faculty. Ability to maximise peoples’ Experience of strategic Demonstrable ability to contribution through effective planning and resource listen to people effectively, performance management and management in an academic, showing understanding; career development. public service or commercial handling difficult and sensitive environment at a senior interpersonal situations. Demonstrable ability, credibility level requiring a high level of giving constructive feedback and outward-facing perspective academic and professional in an effective and supportive to act as an effective credibility. manner. ambassador for the Faculty and the University with regional, Successful experience of Demonstrable ability to work national and international budgeting and managing effectively with students and businesses, universities and finances. their representatives. other organisations A strong understanding and . knowledge of the UK and international Higher Education landscape. Experience of managing complex groups and projects successfully. Demonstrable track record of significant external funding generation.

8 APPOINTMENT 2021 WWW.BRADFORD.AC.UK Appointment process and how to apply

The Dean of the Faculty for Management, Law & The University of Bradford is an equal opportunities Social Sciences will be appointed by a Selection employer. We welcome applications from all Committee, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor. sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnic origin or disability. For a confidential discussion about the role, please make an appointment to speak with Gary All candidates are also requested to complete an McFarlane, Deputy Director of People and Campus online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which Services, at [email protected]. is part of the application process. This will assist the University of Bradford in monitoring selection Applications should consist of an online application decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity form and a full academic CV together with a letter is being achieved. Any information collated from of application explaining your suitability for the role the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not reflecting on the criteria contained in the person be used as part of the selection process and will be specification and what you can bring to the role. treated as strictly confidential.

Applications should be made online and uploaded Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend at https://jobs.bradford.ac.uk/HR0108742 by informal sessions and formal interviews at the midnight on Sunday 4 July 2021. University of Bradford campus on Thursday 12th August 2021. APPOINTMENT PROCESS AND HOW TO APPLY TO HOW AND PROCESS APPOINTMENT

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