INFORMATION PACK DEAN OF INTERNATIONAL CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY - DEAN OF INTERNATIONAL

CONTENTS

Welcome from the Vice Chancellor 3

About Canterbury Christ Church University 4

Strategic Framework 2015-2020 8

Internationalisation at Christ Church 9

Job Description 10

Person Specification 13

Application Process 15

About the City of Canterbury 16

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WELCOME LETTER

Dear Applicant,

A Message from the Vice-Chancellor

The University has enjoyed substantial growth in student numbers over recent years, and we have developed into a broad-based University offering some 17,000 students a wide range of programmes. As Vice-Chancellor it is my intention to create an environment where the University is an inspiring place to work, where every individual feels able to contribute towards the wider educational and societal mission of the University so that higher education has the potential to transform the lives of individuals and communities.

We are seeking to appoint to the role of Dean of Internationalisation an exceptional individual who will make a significant contribution to shaping and delivering the University’s strategic vision, and work closely with me and the senior team to achieve our future aspirations, as outlined in the Strategic Framework. This a key appointment, and the successful individual will need to subcribe to our values and culture of being a supportive, inclusive and student-focused institution striving for excellence in education, research and knowledge exchange.

I would like to personally thank you for taking an interest in this role and in Canterbury Christ Church University.

Yours faithfully

Professor Rama Thirunamachandran Vice-Chancellor & Principal of the University

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ABOUT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

Canterbury Christ Church University is a friendly Our network of campuses and centres stretch and vibrant community of over 17,000 students across and , offering undergraduate and some 1,700 staff. and postgraduate study, consultancy and unique cultural venues. Inspired by our Church of foundation, we believe that education changes lives for the The main campus is in the historic cathedral city better. We also believe in promoting equality of Canterbury, a World Heritage Site. and work hard to create a welcoming and Our Medway Campus, part of the Universities positive environment for all staff, students and at Medway, specialises in health and education stakeholders, of all faiths and none. courses and has recently opened an Institute for Delivering an outstanding education and Medical Sciences. experience for our students is our most We make a significant impact on the regional important priority. economy. In 2012/13 Canterbury Christ Church We are also defined by our wide range of national University and its students made a £539m impact and international partnerships that highlight on the South East economy, helping to create our relevance to contemporary society and 4,027 additional jobs outside the University. the critical role we play in transforming the Our research is continually pushing boundaries social, economic and cultural prosperity of with new discoveries and ideas for a sustainable, communities and individual lives. just society. Innovative projects and partnerships

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ABOUT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

are coming up with solutions to local and global Design) and Sciences; developing library, learning challenges, from education, migration, and politics, resources and laboratories; and ensuring economic to patient-centred care, childcare and improving growth through increased employer engagement, the nation’s health and wellbeing through the arts. providing new opportunities and skills for students. The development of the North Holmes Campus With nearly 90% of research submitted to the 2014 will enable us to realise this academic vision. Our Research Excellence Framework assessed as world new centre for the creative arts, the Daphne Oram leading, internationally excellent or internationally Building, opened its doors to students in January recognised, we are proud of our research profile 2019. Construction is under way on the prison and will continue to look for new opportunities site of a new building that from 2020 will house to make a positive impact on the lives of others. the School of Engineering, Technology and Design, We have a clear academic vision for the next 15 as well as the Kent and Medway Medical School, a years, which is about providing an exceptional collaboration with the . student experience in first-class facilities. In buying Along with our existing strengths, these new the five-acre former Canterbury Prison site in 2014, academic areas present significant opportunities we created an opportunity to consolidate our for extending our international presence presence in Canterbury and realise our academic and profile. vision for 2015 – 2030.

Our proposed development of the prison site, and the wider North Holmes Campus, is ambitious and is designed to provide contemporary spaces for learning, teaching and research. Our academic vision for the next 15 years puts an increasing focus on single honours and on Digital and Creative Industries, Engineering, Technology (including

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ABOUT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

KEY FACTS

• Nearly 90% of our research submitted to the • 86% of our staff would recommend the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) University as a good place to work and 91% was assessed as world leading, internationally say this is a friendly place to work, according excellent or internationally recognised to our 2017 Staff Survey

• In England’s top five universities for 2015-16 • Higher Education helps to improve social percentage increases in research funding as mobility: 75% of our graduates from least a result of our REF success (THE, March 2015) advantaged backgrounds moved up a socio- economic group within six months of leaving • 94% of our UK undergraduates and 98% of our Christ Church postgraduates were in employment or further study within six months of completing their • We are proud of our Church of England studies (Destinations of Leavers from Higher foundation status and our unique connection Education Survey for 2016/17) with the Archbishop of Canterbury as Chancellor of the University. • 9 out of 10 of our employed graduates are in graduate level jobs three-and-a-half years after finishing their studies – higher than the national average

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ABOUT CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

OUR MISSION AND VALUES

Inspired by our Church of England foundation, • the integration of excellent teaching, research the University’s mission is to pursue excellence in and knowledge exchange higher education: transforming individuals, creating • the power of higher education to enrich knowledge, enriching communities and building a individuals, communities and nations sustainable future. • our friendly, inclusive and professional We value: community of students and staff, preparing • the development of the whole person, individuals to contribute to a just and respecting and nurturing the inherent dignity sustainable future. and potential of each individual

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STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK 2015-2020

The Strategic Framework sets out our aims and enterprise activity, and ensure all our resources objectives for the next five years and will enable us are used to support the effective achievement of to build on our strengths and deliver measurable our goals. outcomes and impact, in the context of our mission We will continue to work with students as partners and values. to provide an outstanding university experience Inspired by our Church of England foundation, we that includes stimulating teaching and first-hand are strongly committed to transforming individuals, exposure to research, as well as opportunities for creating knowledge, enriching communities and workplace and voluntary experience and study building a sustainable future. abroad. We will further develop our high-quality support services and facilities to ensure they We want to do more than just provide our students are provided how and when our students need with a high-quality education. We also want to work them. We will build on our existing mechanisms in partnership with our students to ensure they for receiving and acting upon student feedback, graduate with an understanding of the challenges so we can continue to deliver an excellent facing society and our world, and have the skills, student experience. commitment and personal qualities needed to help address them. The full document can be viewed here:

Our aspirations for the coming years are formed http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/about-us/strategic- around four broad strategic aims. We want to framework-2015-2020.aspx enhance the student experience, further develop our high-quality teaching, extend our research and

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INTERNATIONALISATION AT CHRIST CHURCH

Our vision is to create and sustain an internationally outside the EU is less buoyant: although in recent vibrant and engaged community of students years we have seen a notable increase in numbers and staff who will be able to use their skills and of postgraduate research students, we do not expertise to live and work globally, making a attract as many overseas undergraduate and positive difference, whether they are located in postgraduate taught students as we would wish. the region or further afield. Our principal transnational education (TNE) The major objectives of our current international partnership is with Aegean Omiros College in strategy are: Athens, where over four years numbers have grown to c. 800 students taking a range of Allied • To increase international and European Health, Education and Business programmes. student recruitment and fee income through We also have newly established and promising partnership and direct recruitment partnerships in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka. • To increase international and European We have a range of well-established exchange mobility opportunities for all students partners in North America, Europe and the Far • To seek to develop an internationalised East, and outward student mobility has begun curriculum for all students to increase in recent years as Faculties embed study-abroad opportunities in their programmes. • To actively promote staff mobility and capacity to engage in offshore teaching, research and We are proud that in November 2018 the Faculty of knowledge exchange activities Education’s longstanding work with the Palestinian Ministry of Education on the development We have a good recent record in recruiting students of teachers in Palestine won the International from other EU countries, with typically over 300 Impact Award at the prestigious Times Higher undergraduates and postgraduates joining us each Education Awards. year. We recruit particularly strongly from Bulgaria, Cyprus, Romania and Slovakia. Recruitment from

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Profile Deans, Heads of School and Directors and Heads of professional services, notably Marketing and This is an exciting new role created following an Communications, Quality and Standards, Learning external review of the University’s international and Teaching Enhancement, and Planning and student recruitment, which identified a need for Academic Administration. The Dean will also greater senior leadership capacity in order to have a key ambassadorial role in representing achieve a step change in the inbound recruitment the University in its dealings with international of students, as well as building on the University’s partners and stakeholders. profile in transnational education (TNE). Remuneration will be within the range £69,331- The Dean will report to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, £82,753 on the University’s Locally Determined will be a full member of the University’s Academic Terms and Conditions scale. The substantive Strategy Committee and Senior Leadership appointment will be to the role of Dean of Group, and will regularly attend meetings International, but the successful candidate may of the Senior Management Team to provide be considered for the award of a professorial title updates and strategic guidance on all aspects if they meet the University’s criteria for this. of internationalisation. They will be responsible for shaping and managing the Department of International Partnerships and Development, and will have a dotted management line to Faculty Directors of Internationalisation.

This is a senior academic leadership role that will require effective collaboration with Faculty

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities partnerships for student recruitment, transnational education (TNE), research and • The Dean’s principal responsibility will be to enterprise and knowledge exchange provide strategic leadership for international development across the University: • Promote, and help others to embed, a culture in which academic and professional service • Work collaboratively and collegially across staff embrace international opportunities the University to bring about a step change enthusiastically and purposefully in the inbound recruitment of international and European students and achieve stretching, • Play a leading role in shaping curriculum ambitious targets developments as they relate to the international market and internationalisation • Provide academic and professional leadership to ensure delivery of the University’s • • Work collaboratively to ensure the delivery of international strategy, raising the presence, an outstanding experience to the University’s profile and reputation of Canterbury Christ international students in the UK and at partner Church as an internationally engaged university institutions overseas

• Articulate a clear and compelling vision for all • Lead on the identification and pursuit of aspects of internationalisation in the context of opportunities for student and staff mobility the University’s Strategic Framework and of the • Lead and manage the Department of changing environment for international activity International Partnerships and Development • Work in close collaboration with Marketing in a collegial, inclusive and transparent way, colleagues to develop and embed within ensuring that colleagues are able to achieve the University a strong understanding of their full potential and that the greatest international market opportunities possible return is achieved on all investment of resources • Work collaboratively to ensure that the processes and procedures supporting the • Develop and maintain effective working recruitment, admission and support of relationships with relevant external bodies in international students, and the development the UK and beyond of international partnerships, are as efficient • Represent the University in international and effective as possible matters at home and overseas • Lead on the development of strategic, high- • Any additional duties agreed with the Deputy quality and financially sustainable international Vice-Chancellor

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Expectations • Give a strong sense of direction, setting clear expectations of individuals • The University’s Leadership & Management Framework sets out the expectations placed • Provide the link between individual upon all managers and leaders as follows: contribution and the University’s strategic aims and ambitions • Commit to the delivery of University objectives • Give regular feedback on performance and • Provide strategic leadership and involve those set clear objectives in line with the University’s led by them in future planning performance management policy • Ensure that departmental, team and individual • Provide opportunities for development objectives are aligned with University strategic aims and ambition • Share information in an honest and open way

• Seek to improve quality and encourage • Be visible and available innovation • Support innovation and opportunities to • Seek out opportunities to enhance the develop partnerships University’s reputation and develop • Carry out all people management activities in partnerships line with University policies and procedures • Work in congruence with University values

• In addition, the following expectations are placed upon those with staff management responsibility:

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking to appoint to the role a dynamic • You will be experienced in negotiating, building and motivated individual with a high degree and maintaining successful international of intercultural awareness, and an excellent partnerships, and be astute in terms of understanding of the current challenges facing financial management and income generation, UK higher education, in particular as these with the ability to manage financial and other affect the achievement of the University’s resources international ambitions. • You will have experience of leadership and be Qualifications/Training able to adapt your leadership style to ensure you engage staff in delivering improvements, At least a first degree; competence in a language or hold people to account in a fair and effective languages other than English may be an advantage. manner, and challenge (and be open to Experience/Knowledge challenge) where appropriate

• You will have a range of experience that equips you to achieve rapid impact in the role by establishing strong credibility with academics and students, and with other internal and external stakeholders

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills/Abilities • An unquestionable track-record of integrity, openness and honesty with a strong and We are seeking an Individual who will offer: demonstrable commitment to the promotion • A collaborative leadership approach, with high of equality, diversity and inclusion levels of self-awareness and proven ability to • A high degree of financial acuity and effective empower and engage staff organisational skills • Evidence of ability to develop and maintain • Personal and professional authority and strong internal and external networks resilience • A commitment to genuine engagement with • An enterprising approach, with the ability and staff and students, ensuring that the University willingness to take calculated risks meets their expectations for an outstanding staff and student experience • Sympathy with the University’s position as a Church of England Foundation • Strong written and oral communication, listening and advocacy skills, including public speaking and ambassadorial skills

• Strong and proactive strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate clear decisions and recommendations that command buy-in and support

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HOW TO APPLY

Canterbury Christ Church University has engaged the services of Minerva to whom applications in the form of a CV and cover letter should be sent to [email protected] by

Recruitment Timetable

Short-listing meeting: 3 April 2019

Informal meetings and final panel interviews: 15 April 2019

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ABOUT THE CITY OF CANTERBURY

“Canterbury’s past is as rich as it comes” says the You may be in a city, but you get a strong sense latest Lonely Planet guide to Britain. This world- of being in the Garden of England too. There are famous cathedral city was one of medieval Europe’s riverside gardens and even a cider-marking orchard great places of pilgrimage and knowledge. Today within the city itself. Then there is all the local – with its international visitors and two Universities produce in faces, pubs and restaurants: Romney – it still has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel. Less Marsh lamb, Kent cherries, ale from local hops, than an hour from London, it is in that corner of and award-winning fizz from Kentish vineyards. England that is almost touching France. To the north of the city is one of England’s largest ancient woodlands the . In addition, less than People come here from across the globe for a 7-mile cycle away at Canterbury’s coast, there world-class heritage, for culture and festivals, to is the seaside town of , for England’s visit and study, to shop, eat and hang out. The finest oysters. extraordinary Cathedral dominates the medieval streets within the city walls. Among the listed Living in Canterbury buildings, a boldly modern theatre – named after Buying or renting a home in a new area can be the city’s famous son Christopher Marlowe – has a very exciting time. Wide varieties of rental been built on the riverbank, and an art museum properties are always available within and outside has been restored and doubled in size. To the the City for temporary or more permanent south is St Augustine’s Abbey, part of the World occupation. Costs vary obviously according to Heritage Site and England’s first seat of learning. the nature and location of properties. There is something warm and mellow about this The average price for a flat or maisonette is intimate European city. Crowds throng around the £182,889 and a semi-detached house is £302,734. entrance to the Cathedral and in the busy high The average property price overall is £299,308. street. Thousands of students add to the vibe. It is lively and fun. However, it is also remarkably easy – in a moment – to step off the beaten track into some quiet oasis where you will hear nothing but birdsong, and the splash of oars on the narrow, gently flowing River Stour.

16 CONTACT

For an informal telephone conversation before submitting your application, please contact:

Rebecca Jones [email protected] 0203 887 2811

Emma Jamison [email protected] 0203 714 0962

Natalie Chapman [email protected] 0203 714 0963

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