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Director of Custom Programmes Appointment BriefApril 2018

Contents 02 Introduction

03 Imperial College Business School

03 Strategy 03 Our vision 03 Our mission 03 Strategic pillars 03 Strategic priorities

04 Location

04 Research

05 Education

06 Executive Education

06 The Advisory Board

06 Opportunities and challenges

07 The role

07 Purpose

07 Key responsibilities 07 Management & Leadership 08 New Business Development & Sales 08 Financials 08 Other responsibilities

09 Person specification

11 Imperial Expectations

12 Imperial College London

13 Structure

14 Education

14 Locations

14 Strategy

15 Terms and conditions

15 How to apply

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Introduction Established in 1956, Imperial College Business School inspires the best minds to become future business leaders. As part of Imperial College London, one of the world’s best universities and a global leader in science and technology, the School fuses business and technology with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Imperial College Business School is amongst just one per cent of business schools worldwide to have been accredited by the three largest, and most influential, business school accreditation associations: AASCB, AMBA and European Quality Improvement System. We are also one of the first business schools to receive a department level Bronze Athena SWAN award from the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU), in recognition of our commitment to tackling gender inequality in higher education.

The Business School is a key player, offering a full range of courses and degrees, and conducting research that benefits from being in the world’s leading financial and business capital. It consistently ranks among the top business schools in Europe and worldwide.

Job Description in briefJob TitleDirector of Custom Programmes

Department/Division/FacultyExecutive Education, Imperial College Business School

Job Family/LevelLevel 6, Professional Services Job Family

Line Management responsibility forBusiness Development Director(s); Client Relationship Director(s); Client Relationship Manager(s); Bid Manager

Key working relationships (internal)Director of Open Enrolment, Deans (Dean, Deputy/Associate Dean), Heads of Department, Faculty (Business School and College), Head of Open Programmes, Head of Learning Solutions, Head of Operations, Corporate Partnerships Manager (Business School), Executive Education team, Corporate Development team

Key working relationships (external)Corporate clients and their participants (existing and new), senior corporate contacts (Business School and College ), partner business schools, external school stakeholders (alumni, advisers, etc.), adjunct and visiting faculty, external program directors and other key members of the School’s professional and academic networks, local and international executive education community

Contract typeFull Time, Permanent / Open Ended

Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 20178th in UK; 16th in Europe; 45th in the world

Financial Times Masters In Management Ranking 20163rd in UK; 19th in Europe; 20th in the world

Financial Times Global Executive MBA Ranking 201610th in UK; 20th in Europe; 34th in the world

Financial Times Masters In Finance Ranking 20163rd in UK; 12th in Europe; 13th in the world

8th 3rd

10th 3rd

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Association of MBAs

European Quality Improvement System

Athena Swan Bronze Award

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Imperial College Business School

Home to the Departments of Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Management, Imperial College Business School addresses today’s most pressing global challenges through the fusion of business and technology.

With the enormous advantages afforded by its position alongside world-class activity in science, technology and medicine within Imperial College London, the Business School continues to be distinctive and highly relevant for industry, policymakers, funders and students alike.

In line with the College’s mission to foster multidisciplinary working, many activities within the School (research, teaching programmes, external collaborations) are conducted in close partnership with other academic units of Imperial. The School is a strategic partner and offers staff and students a unique working environment that differentiates it from its competitors.

Most business schools focus primarily on the underlying social science disciplines and on core business and management topics. Imperial College Business School has this focus too, and then goes further – with world-leading research and teaching in innovation and entrepreneurship, quantitative finance and healthcare management – providing faculty and students with outstanding opportunities for research and learning.

Over the last few years, we have strived to innovate and expand. Not only has there been impressive growth in both our external profile and the impact of our cutting-edge research, but new programmes of study have been developed to help leaders address global challenges, partnerships with worldwide industry and business have been strengthened, and a host of new internationally renowned faculty have joined the School.

StrategyOur visionTo benefit business and improve society through the power of innovative thinking.

Our missionWe inspire brilliant minds to be the world’s future leaders of business and society. We drive global business and social transformation through the fusion of business, technology and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Strategic pillarsResearch and thought leadershipThe best business schools have the best scholars; we pioneer practical solutions driven by research excellence.

Education and knowledge transferThe best business schools have great teachers and mentors; we inspire brilliant minds to be the world’s future business leaders.

External relationsThe best business schools have great connectivity to the corporate world, to the social sector and not-for-profit organisations, and to government policymakers.

The best business schools have the best alumni networks. The best business schools are truly global.

Operations and performanceThe best business schools have world-class facilities, business processes, and operations.

Strategic priorities1. Recruit, retain and reward

world-class faculty

2. Create and be known as a strong brand with an excellent reputation

3. Secure a top 25 position in the world in the Financial Times Full-Time MBA ranking and top 10 for our Finance and Management MSc programmes

4. Create and deliver a world-class business undergraduate programme

5. Establish Imperial College Business School as the leading educational technology centre in the world

6. Be a champion of gender equity

7. Enhance corporate connectivity

8. Create an endowment through significant philanthropic and fundraising activity

9. Increase the level and reach of executive education

10. Create and maintain world-class facilities and space.

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LocationImperial’s location, in one of the world’s most important financial and cultural centres, is extremely advantageous. In fact, London was voted best student city in the UK, and 3rd in the world, in the QS Best Student Cities rankings 2017. 

London’s dynamic startup scene is the biggest in Europe and continues to grow, making the capital one of the most innovative cities in the world. The capital’s burgeoning technology scene is rapidly producing companies with extraordinary growth potential. The main School building was designed by Foster + Partners, which reinforces this inspiring work environment.

There’s a reason people come from all over the world to visit London – and the city thrives on the diversity this brings. The streets are packed with restaurants, pubs, comedy and music venues, theatres, sporting arenas, historical and cultural attractions, and so much more. 

More information on the practical aspects of living in the city can be found on the dedicated ‘Living in London’ section of our website.

ResearchThe Business School is committed to researching and implementing solutions to the most urgent challenges facing the world today – including climate change, global healthcare, financial stability, and the digital economy.

The Business School has three departments – Finance, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Management – along with a range of research centres: the Brevan Howard Centre for Financial Analysis, the Centre for Global Finance & Technology, the Centre for Climate Finance & Investment, and the Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation.

Together they generate cutting edge, high-impact research whilst simultaneously providing practical and innovative solutions to real world issues. Strong links with industry, commerce, healthcare and government put the School at the heart of policymaking and management strategy.

In the UK, the quality of research undertaken in Higher Education institutions is assessed rigorously at regular intervals. The latest assessment was the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. The REF outcomes are significant; they are measures of research quality and, therefore, have reputational impact and are used by Funding Councils to distribute grants for research.

This was the highest proportion achieved by any institution in the ‘business and management’ category, and improves on our 2008 result of 85 per cent.

Our research priorities are:To help societies move away from the carbon economy

To avert the next financial crisis

To accelerate social enterprise innovation and entrepreneurship

To improve healthcare systems worldwide

To more fully understand the role of China in the world’s businesses, economies and societies, and learn from its experience.

The Business School’s REF results were excellent, with 92 per cent rated as ‘world leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*).

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EducationMost of the Business School’s educational offering is postgraduate. In 2016 we welcomed a truly international cohort, with 1,631 students representing 106 countries from across the globe. Our 15 postgraduate programmes empower students to drive business and social transformation through the fusion of business and technology. As we work to inspire the world’s future leaders, we challenge our students to think innovatively and instil in them an entrepreneurial spirit through a tailored and unique syllabus.

Our programmes are developed with practical application of theory in mind and are enhanced through the input of industry-led advisory boards. This, together with opportunities for students to work on consultancy projects with world-leading companies, ensures our programmes have relevance to real world business.

Our Full-Time MBA was 8th in the UK in the 2017 Financial Times Full-Time MBA ranking, and 45th in the world. Our strategic goal is to secure a global top 25 MBA ranking and these rankings reflect the industry-relevance of course content, in addition to the quality of our students and alumni. Of the February 2017

cohort we welcomed onto the Executive MBA programme, 40 per cent were women, which is a result of the commitment of the school to women leaders in business. In addition to the Full-Time and Executive MBAs, the suite of MBA programmes includes a Weekend MBA and a Global Online MBA, the latter supported by innovative technology developed in the School’s groundbreaking Edtech Lab.

The school also has a thriving and highly rated suite of MSc programmes, with over 1,300 students in areas such as Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Strategic Marketing, Finance, Risk Management, and Financial Engineering. The last few years have seen continuous innovation in our offerings, including the introduction of the MSc in Climate Change, Management and Finance, and MSc in Business Analytics.

Finally, the Business School’s fully-funded Doctoral programme is rigorous and demanding, with an emphasis on research training. The application process is very competitive and attracts the best candidates.

The School’s education goals are to:Increase student numbers

Offer an exhilarating learning experience through excellent teaching quality and the use of relevant learning technologies

Enhance career and personal development.

For a full breakdown of our educational programmes, please visit the website.

“Of the February 2017 cohort we welcomed onto the Executive MBA programme, 40 per cent were women”

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Executive EducationExecutive Education at Imperial College Business School continues to be a growing field. Building upon Imperial’s resources, intellectual assets and networks, the programmes develop strategic leadership capabilities, typically in innovation-intensive science and engineering-based companies.

In September 2015, the School launched a new portfolio of 15 Open Programmes spanning the areas of Finance, Leadership, Innovation and Health. It also offers bespoke courses that align to the strategic objectives of individual clients.

The Business School’s Executive MBA offering was also redesigned to include an improved corporate framework and Executive Leadership Journey. The programme now features six half-days of thought leadership and coaching, and four ‘Industry Insights’ sessions held in partnership with Korn Ferry Hay Group, where participants are coached in the qualities and skills required of a senior executive.

2016 saw a further expansion with a move from face-to-face to blended programme delivery, in response to the changing business needs and challenges of our client-base. Our cross-disciplinary learning approach has seen increased collaboration with colleagues from Engineering, Science, Technology and Medicine, and we have continued to develop our Impact Lab, which is the cornerstone of our offering.

For more information about Executive Education at the Business School, please visit the website.

The Advisory BoardThe Business School’s Advisory Board, comprising high-level external representatives of business, provides strategic advice, champions the School, communicates its vision, and reviews performance against objectives.

For full details of our current Advisory Board, please visit the website.

Opportunities and challengesIn the near future, the Business School will build on its recent expansion and continue to grow both in size and international reputation. It will continue its upward trajectory by attracting and retaining top quality faculty, enhancing both its educational offering and student experience, increasing the volume and impact of research, and mobilising additional fundraising income.

The School has been a priority investment area for the College; a critical element supporting its ambition to continue to grow and secure further research, operational and philanthropic funds, and capital investment. Attracting additional top talent will be a major priority, as will the further exploitation of interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities across the College.

Facts and figures2016/17

Total income was £58.4 million, £2.5 million of which was research gross income, £45.4 million was gross income from teaching programmes, £2.5 million gross income from Executive Education and £8 million other gross income.

students

academic faculty

of professional staff are women

£58.4m

2,045

73

55%

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PurposeOverall accountability for the business development, account management and quality assurance of the Custom portfolio.

Build on our established reputation in the Innovation & Entrepreneurship space to develop long term international programmes, either directly or in partnership with other organisations.

Responsibility for a significant share of new and existing revenue and profits in the Custom and Partnerships space, and its contribution to the overall Executive Education annual targets.

Key responsibilitiesManagement & LeadershipBe an active and critical member of the newly formed Executive Education leadership team. Help create and drive the strategy of a high growth business.

Define and develop target markets, looking at new opportunities both geographically and by sector.

Develop and implement business plans including offer, costing and pricing strategy.

Develop, implement and manage (with the Client Relationship Director/Manager group) an attractive and profitable portfolio of 20+ Custom and Partnerships clients, matching customer needs and Imperial’s wider resources and competencies (such as faculty, academic and corporate networks, external management development consultants, coaches and other professional contributors).

Take personal responsibility for the management of key, strategic client relationships (suggested target of 3 in any year).

Manage and monitor the design and delivery of programmes, including all aspects related to client experience, learning experience and programme quality, to ensure academic and operational excellence.

Be familiar with the capacity and capability of internal faculty and resources.

Work with Academic/Programme Directors and faculty teams to lead the initial design and select programme contributors (faculty, speakers, consultants, etc).

Manage the Custom Programme business and team to ensure that targeted results are delivered in the following areas:

Project quality and impact

Client satisfaction and advocacy

Programme and client revenue, and profit

Account retention and development

Increase Custom Executive Education visibility and reputation (including overall management of analysis and participation in rankings activities, writing of project case studies, writing of journal articles, design/running of ‘taster events’).

Offer development (e.g. through strategic partnerships that build and complement the existing strengths of the Business School).

Cultivate and demonstrate leadership in the knowledge of market trends, individual learning and organisational development needs, partnership models (where applicable) and the most up-to-date learning design solutions in order to inform Executive Education’s strategic planning processes (offerings, capability development, sales strategies, etc).

Develop a public presence through a variety of B2B networking, business development and public representation activities (client meetings, professional networks and events, business school events, public conferences, etc).

Where applicable, develop local and international partnerships (with business schools, universities and other relevant Executive Education players), structure agreements for profitable and sustainable cooperation, and launch projects that build the reputation and capabilities of the Business School.

Champion and mobilise the full breadth of learning methodologies and approaches in order to maximise the power of the learning experience (specifically experiential, blended and e-learning).

The role The position of Director of Custom Programmes is a highly visible and fast-paced role. You will be responsible for managing and developing the customised programmes business within our Executive Education division.

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New Business Development & SalesOverall accountability for sourcing, targeting, and winning new Custom business. Ensure all sales opportunities are fully captured and explored and, working closely with faculty, take responsibility for the production and/or coordination of proposals/tenders, subsequent presentations to and negotiations with the client organisations.

Be familiar with procurement processes of large multinationals and be proficient in managing submissions, pricing and tender requirements to tight deadlines, where required.

Be aware of commercial contract legislation and work closely with the College’s legal advisors to minimise commercial risks of operating contracts either in the UK or overseas.

Ensure, with the Client Relationship Director/Manager team, that all programmes are delivered to agreed budget, taking all necessary action so that financial targets are met while quality is maintained. To include:

Timely review and approval of programme budgets (with Operations Manager)

Management and negotiation of contracts and budgets with Programme Directors / contributors to ensure profit targets are achieved

Regular review of client’s financial position

Provision of all necessary and timely information (full ownership) for the updating of Executive Education’s weekly business development pipeline and financial reports.

In the context of partnership-based programmes, coordinate business development and promotional efforts, liaising with Executive Education’s Head of Open Programmes and Marketing as necessary, to ensure that a consistent message is presented.

Where applicable, work with Executive Education and the Business School’s Marketing Innovation team to ensure that websites, brochures and other promotional material are innovative, attractive and align with brand guidelines.

Lead on the retention and expansion of existing major client relationships.

Manage the marketing of programmes to potential and existing clients including corporates, individuals, and alumni (Business School and College).

Manage the external image of Custom Programmes - in the media, with alumni, and with potential clients.

FinancialsAchieve annual revenue, profit, growth and new business targets, as agreed with the Director of Executive Education.

Other responsibilites You will manage a range of external relationships at a senior level including corporate clients and their participants, professional bodies, partner business schools, programme contributors (internal or external), and agents (where applicable).

As a senior member of the Business School you will also be expected to contribute to the wider activities of the School and be an ambassador of it in external communities.

You will be required to travel, within the UK and overseas, to participate in business development and client management activities or represent the School at professional events. All usual expenses will be met by the School.

You will be expected to undertake any other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the post.

You will be expected to observe and comply with all College policies and regulations, for example Health and Safety, Data Protection etc.

This is a target focused position. As such, performance measures and metrics are:

Total Revenue

Total Net Margin

Annual revenue and profit targets (self and team)

New business / new programmes / new accounts (generated by self)

Existing account growth (revenue and contribution)

Revenue pipeline (Y + Y+1 prospects)

Programme quality and customer satisfaction targets (as measured by programme evaluations, participants’ feedbacks and external measures such as external rankings)

The above constitute the major activities but are not a comprehensive or exclusive list of the duties which, in this particular instance, may evolve as the new Executive Education organization matures. Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in its Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and Disability Policy and all other relevant guidance/practice frameworks.

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Person specificationCriteria Essential/

Desirable (E/D)

Education Degree or equivalent academic qualification E

MBA or equivalent business-related postgraduate qualification

D

Experience Proven success and a track record in a B2B customer-facing role at the highest level, with demonstrated ability to identify, establish and maintain relationships with clients

E

Experience gained in a position such as Director of Custom Programmes, Client Director – Custom Programmes, Deputy Director of Custom Programmes, Associate Director of Custom Programmes, Head of Custom Programmes, Director of Custom Solutions, Head of Custom Solutions or similar

E

Proven experience of business development within a business school, commercial training organisation or relevant professional services environment

E

Experience of managing third party suppliers and contractors

E

Ability to operate successfully in a large, complex matrix organisation

E

Experience of management development process and practice

E

Sales experience E

Knowledge In-depth knowledge of Executive Education market and trends

E

Interest in organisational development and management development research

E

An understanding of the workings of the higher education sector

D

Fluency in an additional language to English D

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Person specificationCriteria Essential/

Desirable (E/D)

Skills and Abilities

Ability to think creatively to drive business growth and profit

E

Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills E

Highly collaborative and able to handle ambiguity E

Able to manage budgets and familiarity with general commercial contract terms

E

Excellent project management and planning skills E

Evidence of entrepreneurial drive and initiative – able to join the dots and seize opportunities

E

Ability and willingness to build / lead networks and develop contacts

E

Exceptional communication, interpersonal and networking skills

E

Able to write and present clear and persuasive proposals

E

Well-developed coaching skills E

Ability to develop strong working relationships with Faculty staff

E

Political nous and strong emotional intelligence E

Target driven and able to deliver results E

Strong leadership skills - able to motivate and drive team success

E

Willing to work and travel internationally as required. A willingness to attend events which sometimes take place outside normal working hours, at evenings and weekends

E

Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and to eliminating discrimination. All employees are expected to follow the 7 Imperial Expectations detailed below:

1. Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity

2. Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination

3. Communicate regularly and effectively within and across teams

4. Consider the thoughts and expectations of others

5. Deliver positive outcomes

6. Develop and grow skills and expertise

7. Work in a planned and managed way

Employees are also required to comply with all College policies and regulations paying special attention to: Confidentiality

Conflict of Interest

Data Protection

Equal Opportunities

Financial Regulations

Health and Safety

Information Technology

Smoking

Private Engagements and Register of Interests

They must also undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety relevant to specific roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities page.

Committed to equality and valuing diversity, we are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident Employer and work in partnership with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive and the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities.

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Imperial Expectations These are the seven principles Imperial leaders, managers and supervisors are expected to follow:

Work in a planned and managed way

Support and develop staff to optimise talent

Deliver positive outcomes

Communicate regularly and effectively within, and across, teams

Encourage inclusive participation and eliminate discrimination

Consider the thoughts and expectations of others

Champion a positive approach to change and opportunity

1

2 4

3

6

5 7

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Imperial College London

Imperial College London is one of the world’s leading science-focused universities, committed to making advances in research and education for the benefit of society. Multicultural and global in both outlook and reach, Imperial is consistently ranked as a top 10 institution worldwide.

Home to 16,882 students and 7,547 staff, with over 6,700 degrees awarded each year, Imperial is an international community with students from more than 125 countries.

Established in 1907, it is one of the largest academic institutions in the UK as measured by income: £968 million in 2015-16, £351 million of which was research income. Distinguished members of the College include 14 Nobel laureates, two Fields Medallists and five Fellows of the British Academy (four from the Business School).

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StructureThe College has four faculties – Engineering, Medicine, Natural Sciences and Business – in addition to a significant number of interdisciplinary research centres that address today’s great challenges. The College also establishes partnerships with other global institutions and organisations where synergies and opportunities exist.

The President, Professor Alice Gast, is the academic head and chief executive officer, overseeing all functions, with a particular focus on the College’s strategic affairs and development. The Provost, Professor James Stirling, is responsible for delivering and enhancing the academic mission in education, research and translation.

ResearchImperial College London has the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) results published in December 2014. Imperial was also ranked top or joint-top for providing an environment conducive to producing “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” research in all of the Units of Assessment to which it made submissions.

The College conducts research in new and emerging disciplines, in addition to consolidating and developing advancement across core disciplines. There are numerous examples of the College’s entrepreneurial drive to produce world-class research with optimum impact. Recent initiatives have included: the establishment of a ‘DNA Synthesis and Construction Foundry’, which uses synthetic biology technology to address global problems; the Dyson School for Design Engineering; and the Data Science Institute, which aims to harness the power of big data generated by research.

President

Provost

Chief Financial OfficerCampus Services

Estate Facilities

Estates Projects

Financial Planning & Treasury

Finance Services Procurement & Tax

Financial Strategy

ICT

White City Campus Development

Vice-Provost (Education)Careers

Education Office

Graduate School

Library Services

Professional Development

Registry

Student Recruitment and Outreach

Student Welfare

Associate Vice-Provost (Academic Partnership)International Affairs

Vice-Provost (Research)Research Office

EngineeringAeronautics

Bioegineering

Chemical Engineering

Civil and Env. Engineering

Computing

Earth Science and Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Materials

Mechanical Engineering

Natural SciencesCentre for Environmental Policy

Chemistry

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Physics

Imperial College Business SchoolFinance

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Management

MedicineDepartment of Medicine

Department of Surgery and Cancer

Institute for Clinical Sciences

National Heart and Lung Institute

School of Public Health

College SecretaryCentral Secretariat

Internal Audit

Risk Management & Reactor Centre

Safety Office

Vice-President (Advancement)Alumni Relations

Development

Global Development

Presidential and Institutional Events

Prospect Development

Operations

Vice-President (Innovation)

Associate Vice-Provost (Academic Planning)

Assistant Vice-Provost (Academic Promotions)

Assistant Vice-Provost (Space)

Strategic Planning

Human Resources

Enterprise

Music & Visual Arts

Vice-President (Communications and Public Affairs)

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EducationExcellence in education is at the core of Imperial’s ethos and is reflected in UK and international rankings.

LocationsThe College’s main campus is located in South Kensington and Imperial has six other London campuses (Charing Cross, Chelsea and Westminster, Hammersmith, Northwick Park, Royal Brompton, and St Mary’s), as well as its Silwood Park campus, set in 250 acres near Ascot, and owns land in Wye, Kent. For a detailed map of our campuses, visit the website.

To promote further growth, the College is expanding with the development of a new major campus, White City, close to the Hammersmith medical campus. The 25 acre site is an innovation and translation district: a new campus for collaborative, multidisciplinary research, postgraduate study, and translation of ideas into practice with industry. This is a very significant London development with state-of-the-art research and translation facilities being created for Imperial’s scientists, clinicians, engineers and business school academics to collaborate with industry, healthcare and other higher education partners.

StrategyOur strategy is built on the foundations that make Imperial a great academic institution and the talented and inspirational people who make up the University community. The College’s partners make its work possible and help to deliver benefit to society through research and education.

BenefitsImperial College London strives for excellence in all that it does, and 89 per cent of our staff say they are proud to work for the College. Knowing our people are our biggest asset, we invest heavily in our staff and have developed a comprehensive range of benefits to support you and your family as a part of the College.

You can find a comprehensive list of benefits by visiting our website.

The College’s Strategy 2015-20 can be read in full here: imperial.ac.uk/strategy

General information about the College can be found here: imperial.ac.uk

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2016-173rd in Europe and 8th in the world

The Times Higher Education World’s Most International Universities 20171st in the UK, 5th in the world

Reuters - Top 100 Innovative Universities 20162nd in Europe, 12th in the world

3rd

1st

2nd

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Terms and conditions

How to Apply

Please apply online, via our website, attaching a current CV and a supporting statement addressing how your experience, skills, abilities and knowledge meet the hiring requirements for this position.

For further details about this exceptional career opportunity, please contact [email protected].

The post is full-time. The salary and benefits will be fully commensurate with the seniority and nature of the appointment and will reflect the required high calibre of the successful candidate. The final appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK.

Assistance with immigration to the UK and relocation will be provided as necessary.

The College is committed to equality and inclusion, and values diversity. It is an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, ‘Two Ticks Positive About Disability’ employer and is working with GIRES to promote respect for trans people.

Employees are required to comply with all College policies and regulations, paying special attention to:

Confidentiality

Conflict of Interest

Data Protection

Equal Opportunities

Financial Regulations

Health and Safety

Information Technology

Smoking

Private Engagements and Register of Interests

They must also undertake specific training and assume responsibility for safety relevant to specific roles, as set out on the College Website Health and Safety Structure and Responsibilities.

Imperial College London strongly encourages applications from those with a diverse range of backgrounds.

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