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JOIN OUR REMARKABLE COMMUNITY Page 14 Together we advance Working collaboratively to make a real impact on FOREWORD society’s biggest challenges. Page 4

Thank you for your interest in the position of Dean of Environmental and Life Sciences Our principles at the University of . Page 4 Activities underpinned by the values determined by our University community. The need for leading research-intensive universities like Southampton to help tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges has never been Page 6 more important and urgent. At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better. Bringing together realms of research, creativity and knowledge, we are focused on having a truly Equality, diversity collaborative, immersive and groundbreaking impact. We care about and inclusion the challenges that humanity is facing, and work to support others on both a local and global scale. Join us in this work, and you will have the It matters to us in all that opportunity to bring your boldest ideas to life, and make a tangible we do. difference to future generations. Page 8 This role will be part of a new executive team that will enable us to Page 10 achieve these bold ambitions and thrive in this changing external environment. It will play an important part in championing the re- Shape the future of articulation of our University Strategy. Page 16 Environmental and Life Sciences The impact of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic required us to reaffirm what matters most as a diverse community and to develop an Unique among our Russell interim strategy that enables us to emerge from it strongly and safely. Group comparators. Our Bridging Strategy sets out guiding principles that will inform how Page 11 we think smarter, assess risk, make decisions, and take actions over the next 12-18 months in a more flexible and imaginative way. It will help us to navigate both the impacts of COVID-19 as we experience them today and its future health and economic uncertainties. The role The core of our current Strategy is as relevant today as it was when it Job description and was first launched nearly four years ago. However, much has changed candidate profile. since then, including huge political, geo-political and economic Page 12 changes in the UK and worldwide. We are currently reviewing our Strategy to ensure that we continue to deliver excellence in all areas in this new global landscape, and this role will be crucial in delivering Location strategic ideas and activities. The University and region. We are already known as a founding member of both the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading research-intensive universities Page 16 and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). With campus operations in Malaysia and China, as well as major partnerships across the world, we have a global outlook that attracts the most talented staff and students from around the world. If you want to take your career to new heights and believe you have the skills, experience and drive to help shape the future of the University of Southampton, then we look forward to receiving your application.

2 3 TOGETHER WE ADVANCE Together we can make a real impact on the future.

Our University community is committed to the Our exceptional students share in the journeys of highest quality in everything we do. We have a discovery and become confident thinkers who can global reputation for our passion and ability to realise their full potential. We attract high-quality work collaboratively in delivering world-class students from over 130 countries. We educate education, research and innovation that makes students through University of Southampton a real impact on society’s biggest challenges. To Malaysia and collaborations with prestigious meet those challenges head-on, we must have a partners globally. team that is reflective of society and our students. As students become graduates of the University We celebrate a truly inclusive and diverse they join our wider, global community of over environment in which people from all walks of life 250,000 alumni and are able to access a network are welcome to join us. that can provide further opportunities across Working collaboratively towards shared goals, our the world. fantastic team all share a set of behaviours which As a forward thinking institution, we will define the steps we can all take in creating the best strengthen our reputation, increasing our national possible student and research experience – and and international rankings to secure a position in in the process, we will play our part in building a the top 10 in the UK and strengthen our position in better world. These behaviours are: the top 100 internationally. Ò we always work together To help us increase our reputation and ultimately Ò we are committed to sharing expertise our rankings, we align our activities with our four and developing others principles: collegiality, quality, internationalisation Ò we must always deliver quality and sustainability. Through these principles we Ò we are focused on driving sustainable build on our successes to deliver internationally solutions excellent research, a high-quality education and student experience, and develop strong, Here at the University, we have developed a set of sustainable relationships with key partners. These behaviours which set out our expectation of all actions will help us achieve a financially, socially staff working at the University. These behaviours and environmentally sustainable university. demonstrate the steps we can all take to becoming simply better. The Southampton behaviours of Our strong research partnerships, public working together, developing others, delivering engagement and achievements in entrepreneurial quality and driving sustainability are underpinned activities have been recognised in our all-round by personal leadership and will enable us to embed high performance in the first Knowledge collegiality throughout the University. Exchange Framework (KEF) exercise. Work with us: together we advance.

Find out more The University Strategy Our interdisciplinary research culture encompasses disciplines including health sciences, biological sciences, ocean and Earth science, geography and environmental science, psychology and the Institute for Life Sciences (IfLS). Our researchers work with international partners to address today’s key global issues in health, society and business. We have a thriving research culture and are served by state-of-the-art facilities. Our unique waterfront campus is based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton and is a world- leading research centre for Earth and marine research. 4 5 OUR PRINCIPLES COLLEGIALITY QUALITY We achieve more together. We aspire to be the best We are one team working in all we do, inspiring the toward, planning for, and confidence and ambition delivering a shared vision. that enables our staff and students to reach their University staff and postgraduate research full potential and make a student networks represent, support real-world impact. and engage members who share a similar background, characteristic or common cause. Methods and datasets produced by our Our Parents’ and Carers’ Network supports the researchers in Geography and Environmental working lives of staff with caring responsibilities. Science are being used to support the Our Pulse LGBT+ Network, Women in Science, accuracy of satellite data used to monitor our Engineering and Technology group (WiSET), ecosystems, which are crucial for farmers and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Network, and policymakers to identify crop performance, Disability Staff Network all promote a safe, ensure food sustainability and monitor the inclusive and diverse environment that has health of our planet. respect and equality for all.

SUSTAINABILITY INTERNATIONALISATION We are imaginative and We are committed to resourceful. We ensure the highest standards. our actions lead to financial, We deliver across global social and environmental markets and build strong sustainability. partnerships with other leading organisations. Our researchers in Biological Sciences were part of a team that developed an acoustic Our underwater world is the last unexplored detector of environmental sounds, known as the frontier on Earth and with our growing demand AudioMoth, which has been used internationally for resources we are starting to turn to our to monitor critically endangered birds, tigers oceans as a source of renewable energy and and monkeys. It has also helped to protect minerals. nature reserves by detecting illegal gun shots and used more locally in a UK citizen science Southampton researchers are collaborating project to monitor over two million bat calls as with scientists across the globe and exploring part of the British Bat Survey. the deepest depths of our oceans to identify how we can use our oceans and seas in a sustainable way, while protecting ecosystems and our underwater heritage.

6 7 EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION It matters to us in all that we do.

At the University of Southampton, we believe that we can only truly play our part in supporting society, if we are reflective of society. We are therefore passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. We are focused on creating supportive workplaces for all where discrimination has no place. The way in which you choose to live your life has no bearing on your ability to do your job. Likewise, your age, gender, sexual preference, religion, social background, ethnicity or any other identifying factor will never be a consideration here. Instead, we are determined to always treat our staff equally, fairly and with respect. We welcome students from all walks of life, and as such, we champion a uniquely diverse working environment in which every colleague is able to excel, regardless of their background or their life choices. Quite simply, we want to attract likeminded people to our team – people who care about the world, and who share our passion for creating an innovative and forward-thinking learning and research environment. We are proud to support many staff networks, and we encourage these groups to get involved in helping us create a forward-thinking and desirable workplace. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are immensely proud to have been awarded an institutional Athena SWAN silver award, which underpins our pledge to improve equality for women. We also support flexible working and with an open and supportive working environment, we always want to hear from our staff on how we can create the best possible working experience.

8 9 SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE SCIENCES

Our Faculty draws together a wide range of disciplines, within the Schools of Biological Sciences, Geography and Environmental Science, Health Sciences, Ocean and Earth Science, Psychology, and the Institute for Life Sciences.

We are a thriving, diverse community of The Faculty delivers environmental, health, We recognise the need for interdisciplinary 4,300 students and 630 staff who are working industrial and economic impact at local, strategies to address some the world’s most together to change the world for the better national and global levels. Some examples of critical key challenges, but also to train and through our research, education, enterprise, our world-leading achievements include: inspire the next generation of changemakers. and social impact. Our Dean’s strategy will recognise the value of Ò Biological Sciences research proving the and capitalise on this interdisciplinary potential Our disciplines are regularly placed in the antimicrobial qualities of copper used in the for education, research and enterprise. If you global top 50 in the QS World University fight against Covid-19. are looking for an exciting, innovative, and Rankings by Subject, including the renowned Ò Geography and Environmental Science rewarding opportunity to shape the future Nursing and Midwifery programme research mapping populations in low- of environmental and life sciences across the ranking ninth in the world and third in the UK in income countries to monitor crop health world, then the University of Southampton is 2021. Our Oceanography research is ranked and food sustainability. for you. fourth in the world* and Geography and Environmental Science placed seventh Ò Health Sciences providing evidence that is among the UK’s Russell Group universities**. informing national guidelines about safe nurse staffing levels and transforming the We have a diverse research culture that How to apply care and lives of people with cancer. informs our curriculum. We are served Candidates will be required to submit a CV, by state-of-the-art facilities, including: Ò Ocean and Earth Science leading public cover letter and a one-page vision statement. our waterfront campus at the National engagement programmes to generate For full details of how to apply, please contact: Oceanography Centre Southampton; the curiosity about the deep sea and coral reefs newly refurbished Clinical Skills Labs; our with research being featured on the BBC Mark Holleran Virtual Reality Laboratory; Environmental and Netflix. [email protected] Sensing Facilities; and the Life Sciences 020 3290 2907 Ò Psychology informing international clinical building, a cross-disciplinary research centre guidelines on the treatment of ADHD and The closing date for receipt of specifically designed for learning, innovation developing an online weight reduction applications is midnight (GMT) on and collaboration. app now used as part of the UK National Monday 11 October, 2021. We also host the Institute for Life Sciences, Diabetes Education Programme. Following a longlist meeting of the which catalyses interdisciplinary research and Search Committee, successful candidates enterprise across the University, with impact will be invited to attend an Engagement Biological Sciences boasts the University’s state-of-the-art regionally and nationally. Day with members of the Faculty on glasshouse facility. This world-leading facility includes Monday 15 November, 2021. controlled environment rooms capable of housing a wide variety of novel research plants; plants required for Interviews are currently scheduled to take undergraduate teaching programmes and a variety of food place on Thursday 9 December, 2021. plants used to culture insects in our invertebrate facility.

* Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2020 **Guardian Best UK Universities league table, 2021 10 11 ROLE OF DEAN OF CANDIDATE ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROFILE LIFE SCIENCES

Job purpose • As budget holder for the Faculty, ensure, Internal and external relationships Qualifications, knowledge and Leadership, management and Other skills and behaviours within the limits of available resources, that experience teamwork Essential The Dean has three primary duties: effective arrangements exist to enable • Members of Council, senior executives of the University, other senior office holders of the Essential Essential • To lead the continued success of the academic excellence within the framework • Financial acumen with the ability to increase University, directors of professional services Faculty, playing a pivotal role in the strategic set by the University, in pursuit of the Faculty’s • A higher degree, PhD or professional • A highly visible, transparent and accountable or develop additional sources of income and the Vice-Chancellor’s Office. development and operation of the Faculty’s business plans. doctorate in a relevant academic area. leadership style, which is underpinned by through education, research and enterprise • Heads of Schools, Director of Institute of education, research and enterprise through • Establish and maintain a high performing, • A proven track record of outstanding strongly held values around excellence, activities. Life Sciences, Programme Director UKRI and the effective leadership of staff and inclusive and respected senior leadership academic achievement, of international community, integrity, fairness, openness, • Sound judgement and practical problem Associate Deans. management of resources in the pursuit of team and oversee the management, standing, in a field of expertise relevant diversity, equality and creativity. solving. University and Faculty strategic goals. • Members of staff and students within the performance and development of the to the Faculty, potentially recognised by • The ability to set the vision and direction of • An understanding of Higher Education Faculty. • To be responsible, as a senior member of Faculty’s academic, research and technical membership of a relevant prestigious society the Faculty and inspire, motivate and lead funding. the University, for the strategic direction, staff. Work within the agreed core • Key stakeholders, including funding bodies, or organisation. the Faculty to fulfil that vision and strive for • An ability to achieve integration of and development and performance of the administration structure to organise and relevant professional bodies and societies. excellence. • A proven track record of providing strategic synergies between research, enterprise and University, taking on specific institution-wide manage the Faculty to achieve its academic • Equivalent post holders in other Universities, and visionary direction and maximising • The confidence and courage to take on teaching. responsibilities. and performance goals. nationally and internationally, including active performance in a complex organisation. challenges; own and implement difficult • A team player with the ability to work with • To represent the University and Faculty • Deliver a world-class student experience, participation in relevant bodies for Deans of decisions and be accountable for their own • A proven track record of successfully inspiring others to ensure staff and resources are externally for the purposes of growing including matters relating to the admission, Environmental and Life Sciences, or similar actions. and leading a faculty or school of significant deployed effectively. income, enhancing reputation and recruitment, education and welfare of roles. complexity in relevant disciplines. • The skills to build, support and maintain a high contributing to the University’s development students in the Faculty, as well as the delivery • An external profile, with evidence of • Local, national and international government • Knowledge and awareness of the broad performing leadership team and to lead a activities. of services by support staff. committee and other expert work. bodies and public organisations, as applicable. context of Higher Education and government transparent approach to strategic planning. • Be proactive in developing others and to • Work with Research and Innovation Services • Related commercial organisations, as policy in the UK, and the current and • A proven track record of achieving celebrate success in others. Key accountabilities/primary and the Development Office to identify and applicable. forthcoming challenges and opportunities it performance targets and inspiring others to responsibilities exploit new opportunities to grow sources of presents. meet their performance targets. income for the Faculty, including proactively • Alumni and donors. Special requirements • The ability to actively contribute in the • To work effectively as a senior member of the developing Faculty relations with alumni Expected behaviours running of the University as a senior executive • A personal commitment to excellence, University, contributing to the development philanthropists and other key stakeholders, Special requirements of the role as appropriate. widening participation, diversity and implementation of wider University encouraging other leaders within the Faculty Essential The person appointed, if not already a member and inclusion and to promoting the strategy. to develop such relationships. • The ability to manage complex change, of academic staff at the University, will be • Apply and actively promote equality, diversity ‘Southampton Behaviours’. • Develop strong strategic relationships with engaging with staff and stakeholders • Promote a culture of equality, diversity, conferred with an academic title commensurate and inclusion principles to the responsibilities key stakeholders (internal and external) throughout the whole process. inclusion and respect throughout the Faculty. with their academic standing and discipline. of the role. to enhance the Faculty’s leading role in Responsible for the proper conduct of the It is anticipated that the post holder will • As a Line Manager role model the Communicating and influencing education, research and enterprise, thus Faculty in accordance with the University’s undertake the role of Dean of Faculty for a Southampton Behaviours and work with the developing and maintaining the Faculty’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures, Essential period of five years initially, which is extendible management team to embed them as a way of national and international reputation. particularly those in relation to equality, up to a maximum of eight years. At the end of working within the faculty and schools. • Highly developed interpersonal and • Lead the Faculty in a transparent and diversity and inclusion, and health and safety. this tenure, they will return to a substantive communication skills and the ability to consultative manner to develop and To undertake any other duties as allocated by position within the University, whilst also having influence, collaborate and interact effectively implement its business plans for excellence the line manager following consultation with the opportunity to be considered for other roles with a range of stakeholders including staff (at in research and education, thereby achieving the post holder. with enhanced managerial responsibility. all levels), students and external stakeholders. agreed Faculty performance targets including tuition fee, research and other income. It is expected that the person appointed will • The ability to cultivate strong networks and continue with and develop their own research build links with the wider community and with ensuring academic standing and prestige within business, industry, public bodies and other area of specialism continues. stakeholders and to represent the University nationally and internationally. • The ability to be an articulate advocate for the Faculty and able to promote its interests. • The ability to achieve results through persuasion and negotiation where no direct authority exists.

12 13 Southampton is ranked We attract high- quality students from over 130 77th countries in the world1 Over Engaged in 60% research with over of our publications are 500 internationally co-authored overseas partners

Overall student satisfaction at Received A founding member of Southampton is significantly £120m ahead of the sector and is a in research grant and the Russell Group of 24 major research-intensive strong performance against contracts income our competitor set, the Russell 2 universities in the UK in 2019/20 Group, and the sector4

Our contracts We have with industry Founding member of over are worth about the World Universities Network 19,000 £55m 5 students annually

Our 250,000 alumni Southampton is community spans ranked eighth over in the UK for We employ over 6,500 staff 190 research intensity6 countries Our income Top exceeded Very strong £583m in the 2019/20 performance in the first financial year2 KEF exercise3 8

157 in the UK

1 QS World University Rankings, 2022

2 University of Southampton Financial Report, 2019/20

3 Performing at or above the cluster average across every perspective At any one time we are 4 National Student Survey, 2021 working with over 5 University of Southampton Student and Academic Administration database, December 2020 Our partnership with Lloyd’s Register represents 6 Times Higher Education Research Excellence 1,500 Framework, 2014 the largest university- Research in Health Sciences is providing evidence to stimulate debate external organisations about safe nurse staffing levels and transforming the care and lives of 7 The Complete University Guide, 2022  business collaboration of its kind in the UK around the globe people with cancer. Most recently, researchers have highlighted the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on wellbeing and mental health in nurses.

14 15 THE UNIVERSITY

AND REGION Find a better quality of life

Southampton partnerships with any single university in the world. Our new £170m campus is the Southampton is a fantastic place in which to live, On the edge of the South Downs National result of this partnership and is home to the work and socialise. Regardless of what life stage Park, England’s ancient capital, Winchester is Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. you are at, you will find a dynamic and vibrant steeped in history and is complemented by a city that caters for all. With an enviable location lively atmosphere and a wide variety of pubs and Three miles west of Highfield, University on the coast, yet just an hour from London, the restaurants, museums, theatres and galleries. Hospital Southampton is the base for the region combines incredible natural beauty with With direct rail links to London, our Winchester University’s Faculty of Medicine. The campus a thriving social scene – making it one of the School of Art campus is one of the UK’s leading offers modern laboratories, computer suites, most desirable places to live! art and design institutions. refurbished lecture theatres and a specialist Health Services library. It is also home to our As an ethnically-rich city that is growing rapidly, purpose-built Centre for Cancer Immunology Southampton is benefitting from considerable The University campuses which opened in 2018 following a successful investments in the region. £1.6bn has already £25m fundraising campaign. been committed to the development of the The University has five lively and diverse region, while a further £1.4bn spend is planned campuses in Southampton, one in Winchester Situated on the city’s waterfront, the National over the next 10 years. A new Cultural Quarter and an engineering campus in Malaysia. Oceanography Centre Southampton (NOCS) is one of the world’s leading research centres for has been created, and a £400m redevelopment Our main is home to state-of- the study of ocean and Earth science. of the Royal Pier Waterfront is underway – and the-art teaching and research facilities, as well with each of these improvements, we have as one of the UK’s leading music venues, Turner Close to Winchester city centre, 12 miles north witnessed an exciting transformation of the city. Sims Southampton. It also houses our sports of Southampton, our internationally renowned There is something for everyone in complex, the Hartley Library, the Students’ Winchester School of Art provides studios and Southampton and the surrounding areas. For Union and Staff Social Centre. workshops, an extensive specialist library and a well-stocked art supplies shop. The Winchester outdoor enthusiasts, water sports, sailing Close to Highfield, the Gallery is based on campus. and ocean racing are easily available, while the houses most of the humanities disciplines and beautiful New Forest National Park is just 30 the Centre for Language Study. It also has a Set just outside Southampton, our Science minutes away. With many excellent local schools purpose-built archaeology building with state- Park is a hub of innovation, hosting a range and nurseries, families will find a fantastic quality of-the-art facilities for teaching and research. of exceptional facilities and home to science of life, while there’s a thriving LGBTQ+ social and technology businesses from start-ups to A few minutes’ walk from Highfield, is the scene. Multiple faiths are celebrated in the city, multinationals. and the rich cultural heritage of Winchester is Boldrewood Innovation Campus. The just on our doorstep. University’s collaboration with Lloyd’s Register represents one of the largest business

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