Appointment of President Contents

3 Introduction by the Chair of Council 4 About Imperial 5 Imperial locations 6 Faculties 7 Education and research 8 Influence and outreach 9 Investment in Imperial’s impact 10 Equality, diversity and inclusion 11 Finances 12 Useful links 13 The role 14 Person specification 15 Terms and conditions and how to apply 22 Appointment of President

Introduction by the Chair of Council

Dear candidate, Thank you for your interest in the role of President of Imperial We are a university with connections to the local, national and College London, one of the world’s leading universities, global. Our White City campus has expanded our footprint in recognised for its strengths in research, education and innovation. our home in London, connecting us to the west of the city and Our position as an institution of excellence across science, providing exciting, innovative space that brings together engineering, medicine and business is a testament to the hard researchers, corporate partners, entrepreneurs and the local work and dedication of all of our staff and students throughout the community to co-create on an unprecedented scale. However, years. As Chair of the College’s Council, I am constantly reminded we are also resolutely global: 60 per cent of our students come of the extraordinary impact that Imperial has across the globe from outside of the UK and two-thirds of our research includes due to our world-leading research and education, the lives of an international academic collaborator, encompassing peers consequence that are lived by our students and alumni, and the from more than 130 countries. array of innovations generated by Imperial that directly will help It is, of course, a challenging time for higher education and to solve the greatest issues of our time. research in the UK and globally. The impact of COVID-19 and We have achieved a great deal under Professor Alice Gast’s other fast-moving trends in the external environment provide Presidency. Our research has gone from strength to strength challenges and real opportunities for Imperial. The appointed and every year academics at Imperial are recognised by a candidate will bring a deep understanding of these, together myriad of international prizes and through their membership of with a commitment to our mission to benefit society which is organisations such as the Royal Society, the British Academy, underpinned by modern, values-based leadership skills that the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Academy of Medical will inspire our extraordinary staff and students. Sciences. We have innovated in our education and platform for The President plays a leading role in representing Imperial student engagement, and the past year has highlighted yet externally, and as such, candidates will demonstrate an ability further ways in which we might develop our educational to develop relationships, and to advocate for the positive delivery. We have established major international partnerships impact of science, engineering, medicine and business on with leading overseas institutions such as the Technical society, as well as a track record of success in strategic University of Munich (TUM), France’s National Centre for leadership of a large, complex, and excellent institution. Scientific Research (CNRS) and deepened our existing Thank you again for considering Imperial. It is an exciting time collaborations, the most significant of which being the joint to join and lead this great university to build upon its medical school with Nanyang Technology University in world-leading research and teaching and to fulfil its aspirations. Singapore: the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. John Allan CBE In addition to the academic endeavours of Imperial, Professor Gast has also overseen the establishment of fundraising and Chair of Council, philanthropic activities across the College, building and shaping a contemporary platform that is able to generate support for the College, its students and its activities, and that 3 has ushered in a new era of large-scale fundraising. Appointment of President

About Imperial

Imperial College London’s mission is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society.

Imperial College London is one of the world’s greatest Throughout its history, the College has been involved in many universities, renowned for its ground-breaking research, major breakthroughs, including the discovery of penicillin and talented community of staff, students and alumni and its the creation of the hologram. This tradition has continued with international reach. recent innovations such as wirelessly transferring power to drones in flight, the discovery of a new form of light and major With a mission to achieve enduring excellence in research and new research in climate change, amongst much else. education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit of society, the College was founded in 1907 in Imperial has four academic faculties – Engineering, Medicine South Kensington, bringing together nineteenth-century and Natural Sciences, and the Imperial College Business institutions including the , the Royal School – as well as a significant number of interdisciplinary School of Mines and City and Guilds College. Today, Imperial research centres focusing on challenging world problems. collaborates extensively with neighbouring institutions, The College’s mission is supported by 8,500 highly diverse including the Royal College of Art and the Royal College of Music. staff, who collaborate widely in the UK and internationally, From its location in this great cultural quarter, Imperial often across disciplines. In 2019-2020, the College had a total provides one of the world’s best educations in STEM subjects turnover of £1.026 billion, of which £452 million directly for more than 19,000 students, over half of whom come from supported research through grants and contracts. overseas, reflecting its status as the UK’s most international The College’s 2020-2025 Strategy is built on underpinning university. Its alumni and members also include 14 Nobel foundations that make Imperial a great academic institution laureates and three Fields Medallists. and the talented, diverse and inspirational people who help make up our university community. The College’s success is recognised all over the world, and is evidenced by daily 44 coverage of Imperial discoveries and innovations in the international media. Appointment of President

Imperial locations

While Imperial’s main campus is located in South Kensington, We’re committed to making a positive impact, working with the it has six other locations in London based at Charing Cross, local community to create new opportunities, develop talent Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Northwick Park, and make tangible improvements in areas like education, the Royal Brompton, and St Mary’s hospitals. employment, enterprise and health. Two cornerstones of this effort are the Invention Rooms and the new School of Public The College also has the Campus near Ascot, Health, both exciting and important ways for us to work with focusing on ecology, evolution and conservation. our local communities. Alongside these, the White City Campus is Imperial’s new The new Michael Uren Biomedical Engineering Research Hub, 20-acre development in West London, a planned £2 billion also at White City, co-locates engineers, scientists and doctors investment that brings together world-class researchers, in order to help solve complex medical challenges. Made businesses and partners from academia to work, share ideas possible through a generous donation of £40 million from and turn cutting-edge research into benefits for society. Sir Michael Uren, an Imperial alumnus, it opened in 2019. The campus is located in the heart of White City, one of At Imperial, we have a global footprint, too. The College London’s most exciting, dynamic and rapidly changing established a new medical school, the Lee Kong Chian School neighbourhoods. The area is home to pioneers in arts, culture, of Medicine, in partnership with Nanyang Technological innovation, science and learning – organisations like BBC University, in Singapore, and admitted its first students in Media Village and the Royal College of Art. 2013. We also have many highly successful academic collaborations with institutions around the world, ranging from biomedical imaging with Tsinghua University in Beijing to quantum computing with MIT in Boston.

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Faculties

Imperial’s research and teaching is organised within a network Faculty of Natural Sciences of faculties and academic departments. The Faculty of Natural Sciences fully embraces teaching and Imperial currently has the following four faculties: research activities across core scientific disciplines. Faculty of Engineering The Faculty is led by the Dean and it employs approximately 1,200 staff and has 5,000 students. The Faculty of Engineering is unique in the UK in supporting world-class education and fundamental research across the Imperial College Business School full range of engineering disciplines. The Faculty is led by the Dean and is home to over 1,700 staff and over 8,000 students. Imperial College Business School combines cutting-edge thinking and insight with new technology to develop innovative Faculty of Medicine solutions to real-world problems. The Business School is led by the Dean and employs around 300 staff and delivers education The Faculty of Medicine brings together eight departments programmes to 2,200 postgraduate students. based across several campuses to create a world-class teaching and research environment. The Faculty is led by the Dean and is home to around 2,500 staff and 4,000 students.

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Education and research

Imperial is a top global university thanks to its cutting-edge Our research is also defined by its internationalism, innovation and influential research. Students come here to learn from, and impact. Two-thirds of it involves an international collaborator, and work with, some of the best researchers currently working spanning more than 130 countries, making us the UK’s most in their field. We also aim to create a globally leading learning international university. and teaching environment – students who want to make their And our talented staff don’t just cross borders; they transcend mark in the world can learn the skills to do this at Imperial. traditional academic disciplines to tackle major societal The College’s Learning and Teaching Strategy is connected issues. Challenges like climate change, future energy supplies, directly to its overall strategy, and seeks to embed learning antibiotic resistance and national security can only be tackled in a vibrant, research-led and entrepreneurial environment, by bringing together highly collaborative, multidisciplinary as well as enriching the student experience. teams. Such partnerships require patience and curiosity and thrive in environments in which the facilities and research Matching innovative pedagogy with cutting-edge online and ethos are outstanding. digital technology, the College’s aim for its graduates is that they will: Over the past year, Imperial has brought its world-leading expertise to the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our work • demonstrate deep conceptual understanding of their has ranged from the COVID-19 Response Team, who have discipline and work effectively in multi-cultural, international worked with health services and governments around the world teams and across disciplinary boundaries; to plan responses to the pandemic, to large-scale socio-behavioural • approach challenges with curiosity, critical thinking and research projects and public and community involvement creativity, and apply their skills to tackling complex initiatives. real-world problems; There are many strands to a world-class research university. • understand and value different cultures and perspectives Imperial undertakes fundamental, discovery-led research while developing into independent learners, and displaying while encouraging technology transfer, policy interventions, a strong sense of personal and professional integrity. start-ups and industry connections. A commitment to excellence in all of these underpins everything we do. When it comes to research, at Imperial we share ideas, expertise and technology to find answers to the big scientific questions and tackle global challenges.

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Influence and outreach

In addition to its transformative scientific discoveries, Imperial Imperial’s widening participation policies and practices aims to make a positive impact on communities, both locally encourage entry to higher education, particularly in STEM and throughout the world. subjects. A range of measures encourage pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to aspire to higher education, From working with schools and businesses to the now-famous including the provision of special courses, practical help in the Great Festival – which in lockdown delivered application process and support to schoolteachers in science hundreds of engaging events from a Lates programme to education. Our new Imperial College London Mathematics livestreamed discussions, events and activities for all ages – School will be a government-backed specialist school for the College invests in its outreach activities to broaden the sixth-form students doing maths and further maths. It will impact of its benefits to society. focus on supporting students from BAME groups, female The Invention Rooms at White City, for example, is a highly students, and those from disadvantaged and under- innovative programme that brings maker spaces and hackspaces represented communities. together for university-industry collaborations. It is open to the The primary objective of these activities is to increase awareness wider community so that locals of all ages, from schoolchildren among young people of the importance and excitement of to older people, can join in making discoveries and inventions. science and the value of attending a leading university.

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Investment in Imperial’s impact

Imperial conducts research in new and emerging fields as well Our Advancement division works with them to support some as consolidating and developing advances across its core of the most ground-breaking research in the world today. disciplines, and has a rich and lively partnership with the The £100 million campaign for our new School of Public Health, worlds of technology, business and finance. launched in summer 2018 and now halfway to its target, is one of the most ambitious fundraising initiatives in There are numerous examples of the College’s entrepreneurial Imperial’s history. Our new Institute for Infection draws drive to produce world-class, high-impact research and together our world-leading expertise in infection science along education. Recent initiatives include the establishment of the with our research partners into a single entity, creating a Dyson School for Design Engineering, the Royal British Legion community united by a common passion for ground-breaking, Centre for Blast Injury Studies, and the Brevan Howard Centre interdisciplinary infection research and education. for Financial Analysis (made possible by a generous donation from an Imperial alumnus). It also includes a new range of The commercialisation of intellectual property is central to scholarships and bursaries aimed at supporting the education the College’s aim to maximise the potential impact of its of tomorrow’s world-leading researchers. research. Touchstone Innovations (formerly ) commercialises technologies and discoveries Imperial has cross-faculty institutes focusing on global challenges: developed at the College. the ; Energy Futures Lab; Institute of Global Health Innovation; Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the There is extensive support for staff to pursue their research, Environment; Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering; including the central Research Office, faculty-based research and Institute of Security Science and Technology. services teams, research proposal and intellectual property guidance, scholarly communications and open access and These Global Institutes were created to address some of the research data management. most important issues facing the world today, from health inequalities and the dangers of global warming to the opportunities created by big data and molecular engineering. These institutes are outward-facing, collaborating with policymakers and businesses to apply new knowledge and provide independent scientific advice. Many of these institutes have been developed both with generous donations from former alumni and through partnerships with business and industry in related sectors. Imperial has more than 210,000 alumni forming an international community of outstanding scientists, engineers, 9 medical professionals and business leaders. Appointment of President

Equality, diversity and inclusion

As a leading institution in the heart of London, Imperial College Why embracing equality, diversity proudly upholds a longstanding commitment to equality, and inclusion matters diversity and inclusion. Valuing the diversity of our community is one of the four cornerstones of our recent strategy and we Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion is not simply a further inclusion and equality through numerous formal and matter of complying with the law, though clearly we are bound informal practices across our institution. by its provisions. Nor is it simply a matter of social justice, though as a public institution it is absolutely right that we Our aim is to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion into all should strive to be representative of the society we serve. of our work at Imperial. We take pride in our declared mission Nor is it an alternative to traditional notions of excellence. “to achieve enduring excellence in research and education in science, engineering, medicine and business for the benefit Rather, our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion of society.” This reflects our civic role as a repository for recognises the fact that excellence comes in forms that are knowledge and culture, as an institution that fosters independent changing as fast as changes in society. If Imperial is to thrive in and critical reflection, and as an agent of positive societal change. a world that has never been more diverse and inter-dependent, and to play its full part in advancing social progress and mobility As a university, we are defined by our community of staff and through research, teaching, clinical practice, entrepreneurship, students. Therefore, we will only succeed in our mission by outreach and public engagement, we must become more cultivating an environment that respects, supports and cognisant of the benefits that will flow from moving equality, celebrates all the people who come to Imperial, enabling them diversity and inclusion to the heart of our institution. to enrich the world and their own lives through work and study.

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FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF KEY STATISTICS

Finances

Five-year consolidated summary of key statistics

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 £m £m £m £m £m Income and expenditure Tuition fees and education contracts 338 313 296 265 244 Funding Council grants 154 157 150 143 154 Research grants and contracts 348 368 364 361 351 Other income 152 152 151 152 177 Investment income 6 7 8 8 9 Donations and endowments 28 76 64 62 33 Total income 1,026 1,073 1,033 991 968 Staff costs 567 537 502 483 462 Pension provisions (72) 117 (4) (2) 24 Other operating expenses 364 376 358 344 331 Depreciation 80 79 68 65 69 Interest and other finance costs 22 20 20 19 15 Total expenditure 961 1,129 944 909 901 Surplus/(deficit) before other gains and share of results of JVs and 65 (56) 89 82 67 associates

Gain/(loss) on investments and disposals of non-current assets 60 19 (6) 26 17 Gain on disposal of interest in associates - - 16 5 4 Share of results in joint ventures and associates (2) (2) (19) 6 (10) Surplus/(deficit) for the year 123 (39) 80 119 78

Balance sheet Non-current assets/endowment assets 2,332 2,258 2,188 2,078 1,840 Net current assets/(liabilities) 14 49 54 105 (28) Long term creditors and provisions (649) (732) (629) (649) (397) Net assets 1,697 1,575 1,613 1,534 1,415

Capital expenditure Externally funded 34 34 52 50 29 Internally funded 105 145 135 160 157 Total in-year fixed asset additions 139 179 187 210 186

Liquidity Cash, cash equivalents and current asset investments 318 293 311 345 193 Loans (447) (456) (465) (471) (207) Finance leases (88) (89) (90) (90) (91) Net funds (217) (252) (244) (216) (105) Cash flow from operating activities 90 78 112 111 96

Student numbers (headcount) Full-time students – undergraduates (UG) 10,457 10,054 9,767 9,583 9,320 Full-time students – postgraduates (PG) 7,807 7,514 7,287 6,709 6,414 Part-time students (PG only) 1,670 1,603 1,361 1,274 1,148 Total 19,934 19,171 18,415 17,566 16,882

Number of full-time equivalent staff 7,977 7,868 7,608 7,600 7,626 Staff costs as a percentage of expenditure including pension provision 52% 58% 53% 53% 54% Staff costs as a percentage of expenditure excluding pension provision 55% 53% 53% 53% 53% 11

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Useful links

Please find below hyperlinks to Imperial College’s website, for further further information the following areas: About Imperial

Leadership and strategy

Our people

Faculties and departments

Global Imperial

Governance

Facts and figures

Our campuses

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The role

The President will lead one of the world’s greatest universities • Supporting the Provost in their responsibilities to ensure as it seeks to address today’s challenges through education, that the highest standards of excellence in teaching and research and innovation. As a world-leading science focused research are promoted throughout the College. institution, Imperial is well-placed to embrace future • Developing strategic initiatives and formulating policy opportunities with strong links to industry, local and under the general guidance of the Council and implementing international communities, government and other universities. such policy decisions as the Council may from time to time The next President will inspire the Imperial community, unifying determine. the College around a vision for the future and how Imperial will • Promoting the College’s international and national standing build upon its current position to prosper yet further. They must and its position as a global university in London, representing have an energetic and collaborative approach and a high level its interests, and developing and maintaining relationships of personal integrity, committed to Imperial’s mission to serve with alumni and governments and business, and promoting society. They will need to engage and motivate across the development activities that contribute to securing the Imperial community, and support existing and new College’s future. partnerships with the local community in London as well as stakeholders nationally and internationally in order to enhance • Influencing, both directly and in conjunction with other the College’s impact, reputation and achievements. The bodies, the development of government and others’ policies President plays a vital role representing Imperial to numerous in relation to higher education and research and their partners, drawing together academe with policy makers, translation to the economy, healthcare and society in industry, government and society. They will be deeply general. committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and able to • Maintaining and promoting the efficient and proper demonstrate their impact in a relevant setting. leadership of the College, including empowering the Provost The President works closely with the senior management team, and other members of the senior management team, to be including the Provost whose role it is to develop Imperial’s core responsible for the general operation of the College and the academic mission of research and education, whilst the proper stewardship of its resources, and communicating President holds ultimate responsibility and has space to effectively with the College community. promote the mission of Imperial both nationally and globally. • Ensuring that Council decisions are implemented and The Office of the President is established by the College’s discharging such other duties as may be determined by the Charter as ‘the Chief Academic and Administrative Officer of Council from time to time. the College’ and as such they are its Chief Executive Officer. As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may Principal accountabilities be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities. The President, working with the Provost and members of the President’s Board, is responsible to the Council for: You will be expected to observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, for example Health and Safety, • Providing the leadership necessary to ensure that the Data Protection and Financial Regulations etc. objects of the College are fulfilled. In accordance with Article four of the College’s Charter these are that the College “shall provide the highest specialised instruction and the most advanced training, education, research and scholarship in science, engineering, technology, medicine and business, 13 especially in their application to industry; and in pursuit of these objects to act in co-operation with other bodies.” Appointment of President

Person specification

It is crucial that candidates possess a genuine belief in the • The skills required to advocate effectively on the value of mission of Imperial and will be a role model for our values. science, medicine, engineering, and business, and to The President will be an ambassador for the College and wider promote this agenda within the UK and internationally. STEMMB community and as such will bring the conviction to • An ability to engage empathetically across the breadth of promote our ideals and impact with energy and enthusiasm. the College at all levels and to work in partnership with the They will lead the delivery of a strategic vision that positions Imperial community. Imperial to prosper in this next phase of its history, and a deep conviction in the importance of research, education and • A good understanding of the trends and challenges facing innovation. The Imperial community is seeking the higher education sector within the UK and globally, and a warm and passionate leader who has the following skills the ability to advance an internationally excellent university. and expertise: • Deep experience of generating large-scale support for an • An outstanding international reputation in science, institution, patently most vividly expressed at Imperial medicine, engineering, or business. through our major fundraising programme, and partnerships with alumni and philanthropic donors and investors. • A distinguished track record of inspirational strategic senior leadership and executive management in a complex • Exemplary personal qualities of empathy, integrity, multi-stakeholder environment. authenticity, resilience, collaboration and dynamism. • A good understanding of the trends and nuances in global • An outstanding role model for Imperial’s values and ethical industry and translational research, and the ability to engage standards, the commitment and ability to effectively promote with government(s), navigate policy environments, and diversity and inclusion. influence debate at the highest levels. • The vision and strong intellectual curiosity required to command the respect of scholars and stakeholders, and to nurture a culture that is inclusive, innovative and reaching for excellence in all it does.

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Salary, pension and accommodation arrangements will be The position of President comes with a large private flat where discussed with candidates in due course. The appointment will the President is expected to take up residency. be made on the basis of a five-year contract, with the option to renew for a further three years.

How to apply

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