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SWANSEA UNIVERSITY CHIEF DIGITAL & INFORMATION OFFICER (CDIO) Appointment Brief. August 2021
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Swansea University is a research-led institution that thrives on exploration
and discovery. We offer a compelling balance of excellent teaching and
research, matched by an enviable quality of life on our two beachfront
Making Waves Since 1920 campuses. As we celebrate our centenary year, we are extremely proud of how
the University has contributed to the transformation of Swansea as a city of
distinction, since 1920.
With over 20,000 students, we have enjoyed a period of tremendous growth,
which has been matched by the highest standards of student experience.
Despite the challenges that COVID-19 is having, globally and on our industry
in particular, we remain positive for the new academic year with initial data
looking encouraging. We have made adjustments to our campuses, teaching
approaches and course admission dates to support both UK and International
students, putting student and staff safety front and foremost. 2021/22 will
continue to take a different shape to usual, but we are confident in our resilience
and ability to adapt to the changing landscape. This is testament to our
collaborative staffing community, and our commitment to providing the highest
standards.
We are ranked Top University in Wales and a Top 25 UK University, in the
Guardian University Guide 2021. We also hold a gold rating, the highest
possible, in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). We have also
recently had 10 of our subjects rank ‘top 10’, in the Complete University
Guide 2022.
Students are at the heart of what we do, evidenced in our University of the Year
award, in the 2019 What Uni Student Choice Awards. We also took the top
spot in the International category, and were placed 3rd in the Postgraduate, and
Course and Lecturers categories. In the 2021 National Student Survey (NSS)
results, we ranked 12th in the UK for Student Satisfaction.
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) saw us achieve our ambition of
being a top 30 research university, experiencing the highest rise up the league
table of any university, from 52nd in 2008 to 26th in 2014. This demonstrates
Swansea’s commitment to providing world-leading, globally collaborative and
internationally recognised research.
We have excellent industrial collaborations that drive economic growth, foster
prosperity, and enrich the community and cultural life of Wales.
Swansea University is committed to promoting gender equality, diversity and
inclusion, and has been a member of the Athena SWAN Charter since 2008.
We proudly hold a Silver Institutional Award; the highest standard currently
awarded to any UK University; and were the first university in Wales to
achieve this.
The Abbey
A stunning historical building, rich in wildlife, at the heart of Singleton
Campus; one of our two award-winning beachfront campuses
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
View the full list of Awards here. View the full list of Rankings & Ratings here.
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ATHENA SWAN
SILVER AWARDS
INTERNATIONAL
SILVER SILVER SILVER SILVER
CATEGORY WINNER
RACE EQUALITY 47TH IN THE 7
29 /130 th
TOP 100 ATHENA SWAN
BRONZE AWARDS
IN THE UK EMPLOYERS BRONZE
BRONZE BRONZE
OUR HIGHEST EVER
SECOND PLACE
CHARTER MEMBER
BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE BRONZE
(Complete University Guide 2022) DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
90.3% GOLD
RESEARCH RANKED TEF AWARD
The highest standard
WORLD-LEADING / in the Teaching Excellence
INTERNATIONALLY Framework
EXCELLENT
UK TOP 10
(2014 Research Excellence INTERNATIONAL
Framework)
CAMPUS TRANSFORMATION Swansea University’s Singleton Campus was established in 1920, when King George V laid the University’s ceremonial foundation stone, at Singleton Abbey. Located in parkland, on Swansea’s seafront, it was designed to be the first campus university in the UK. The Abbey remains at the heart of the campus, which has continued to develop and has been the main home of our University for almost a century. More recently, we have established our Bay Campus: a £450 million beachfront development, which has doubled our research and teaching capacity, on the eastern approach to the city. Together with the continuing transformation of Singleton Park Campus, this development signals our intention to be one of the finest places to live, teach, research and collaborate in Europe. Computational Foundry: a £32.5m world-class facility A beacon for pioneering collaborations with researchers and industry, attracting further research funding and establishing Bay Campus Wales as a world-leading centre for computer science and innovation. First Minister of Wales, 2018
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GROWTH Swansea University boasts a global reach and reputation and works with international partners to deliver world-class research, enhanced opportunities for learning and teaching, and life-changing opportunities for students. Our campuses are vibrant and diverse with individuals from over 130 different countries making up our friendly community. The University has continued to adapt and develop our international market reach. Our Bay Campus is home to The College (the successor to the previously known International College Wales, Swansea [ICWS]), which has now seen more than 2,000 students progress to the University – a 95% progression rate. Between 2008 and 2018, we saw a 56% increase in total student numbers, across all markets. This compares with 112% growth within international student recruitment, specifically. In 2019 we were honoured to win the International category, in the What Uni Student Awards, and in 2020 we were placed in the UK top 10 for International. This recognition is testament to our commitment to internationalisation through the highest standards of student satisfaction. In 2021, we achieved our highest ever ranking in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. We now proudly appear among the top 300 elite institutions across the globe.
Vrije Universitait,
Netherlands Heilongjiang University,
INTERNATIONAL
Cambridge, UK China
Leiden University,
City University, Harbin Engineering University
Netherlands
Aarhus University,
STRATEGIC
London, UK China
University of Amsterdam, Denmark
Birmingham, UK
Netherlands
University of Central Oklahoma,
PARTNERSHIPS
Oklahoma, USA Universitiät Hamburg,
Coleg Cambria,
Germany
Deeside, Wales
Technische Universiteit Eindhoven,
Neath Port Talbot College,
Netherlands
We have a number of sector-leading International Strategic Wales
Partnerships (ISPs). Pembrokeshire College,
Henri Tudor Research Institute,
Luxembourg
Wales
These ISPs are distinctive because of the breadth and Swansea University, Johnnes Gutenberg Universitat,
depth of the collaborations, which encompass research, teaching
Wales Mainz, Germany
Charles University,
New College of Humanities,
and mobility across a wide range of subject areas. Prague, Czech Republic
London, England Universitiät Stuttgart,
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Germany
Recent years have seen a 91% increase in the number of students
Belgium Technische Universitat Munche,
taking part in our Global Opportunities. Universite Libre de Bruxelles, Germany
Belgium HdM Stuttgart,
Our International strategy 2020 – 2025 focuses on our
Trent University, Ecole Centrale de Nantes,
Germany
Padova University,
commitment to comprehensive internationalisation,
Canada evidenced France
Italy
through action, to infuse international and comparative Instituto Universitario di Studi Superiori, Tsinghua Univer
perspectives throughout the University’s teaching, research,
International and
Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory,
STRATEGIC PARTNER Pavia, Italy Beijing, China
Braga, Portugal
knowledge exchange activity. University Grenoble
Alpes, France Wuhan University,
China
Deep partnerships, co-produced with a small number CIMNE,
of high-quality universities overseas, is at the heart Spain
of University of Peloponnese, Huanghuai University,
our ofstrategy.
University California,
Greece China
Berkeley, USA Instituto Superior Tecnico Lisbon, UPC Barcelona,
Portugal Spain Sorbonne VI,
France
Universitat Pompeu Fabra,
Texas, USA
COLLABORATIONS WITH
Houston Methodist Research Institute, Spain
127 COUNTRIES
WORLDWIDE University of Technology,
Sydney, Australia
Cape Town, South Africa
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile,
Chile
CONSORTIUMS
EM MA in Journalism EM MA in Sports Ethics and Integrity Auckland University of Technology,
UNDERGRADUATE/ DOCTORAL FUTURE PARTNERS Lead University Lead University New Zeland
FOUNDATION DEGREE LEVEL IN DEVELOPMENT
EM MA in Computational Mechanics Erasmus Mundus Joint PhD Simulation
Lead University in Engineering and Entrepreneurship
Developments (SEED)
TRENT UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC STRATEGIC
CANADA PARTNERSHIP PARTNERSHIP
Swansea University; a global destination; offers worldwide
TEXAS GRENOBLE
opportunities for students, through our partner universities.
Our Texas Strategic Partnership is long-standing and successful
Such as, the Dual Degree between the Hillary Rodham Clinton encompassing eight leading universities and medical institutions:
School of Law, at Swansea, and Trent University, Ontario,
which allows student to complete an Arts degree and a three University of Texas at Austin
year Law degree. (39th THE World University Rankings 2019)
Texas A&M University
(171st THE World University Rankings 2019)
The College, Bay Campus, Swansea Rice University
(86th THE World University Rankings 2019)
University of Houston
Houston Methodist Research Institute Caroline Bissardon
The first Grenoble-Swansea PhD graduate, and winner
Baylor College of Medicine of the L’Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science Award
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Our Strategic Partnership with Grenoble is an innovative
multi-disciplinary model for international co-operation, adding
It has led to 188 student exchanges in five years, 167 joint value through academic differentiation. Encompassing a
NAVITAS AUSTRALIA
publications, over 12,000 citations and nearly $300,000 community of universities and research organisations, in the
scholarship and mobility funding secured. Rhone-Alpes region of France, it has a combined population
of over 65,000 students.
A £45m joint venture between Swansea University and This long-term sustainable partnership started in 2012 as a
Navitas; a global education provider and leader in university research collaboration in nano-science, energy and ageing with
preparatory courses for international students; saw the launch University Joseph Fourier Grenoble (UJF).
of The College, in 2018.
It has since developed into a unique, institution-wide
As the successor to the previously known International College multi-disciplinary collaboration with Univ. Grenoble Alpes:
Wales, the venture significantly increase the University’s global a major scientific site in France, and an integrated university
reach, international profile and reputation, which is already that regroups higher education and research stakeholders in
in a strong position as a Global Top 200 University for Grenoble.
International Students.
The Partnership includes Université Grenoble Alpes; Grenoble
Our partnership with Navitas highlights the University’s strong Institute of Technology (Ecole Polytechnique); CNRS and INRIA.
links with Australia, via Australian investment and current
research links.
INNOVATION
& ENTERPRISE
Swansea University was founded by industry, in 1920, to
delivery for industry. Nearly one hundred years on, we continue
to have impressive links with commercial and industrial partners
across a range of sectors. We lead Wales in research areas
critical to economic growth and population well-being including
Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Engineering.
We are committed to promoting and supporting collaborations
that lead to innovation. We are proud to have homegrown,
award-winning enterprises actively working with the University.
We currently have:
• Over 40 companies co-located on our campuses
• Over 30 Bay Campus spin-out enterprises, since it opened
in 2015
• Been awarded 1st in Wales, and 5th in the UK for Staff start-
ups active after three years (HEBCI 2018).
We listen to business needs and have developed effective
strategic collaborations that are mutually beneficial,
helping to:
• Solve industry challenges and discover new opportunities
• Provide two-way access to talent and future-proofing Skills
for industry
• Provide commercial opportunities such as flagship industry
co-located centres.
In recognition of the university’s importance to the Swansea Bay
City Region, we have pledged, alongside Swansea Council,
to work closely to create more jobs, improve education and
continue promoting a culture of enterprise and innovation.
We have a number of significant, long-term partnerships
with industry, ranging from TATA and Rolls Royce to the DVLA
and SKY.
TEACHING EXCELLENCE
Swansea University currently holds TEF Gold, the highest individuals who have received independent recognition for its achievements; winning Social and Community Impact
possible rating in the national Teaching Excellence their achieves such as; BMA Cymru Wales/BMJ Clinical category, in the Guardian University Awards.
Framework, cementing its position as a top UK university. Teacher of the Year; WISE Innovation award winner;
We are an ambitious institution providing an outstanding Nation’s Lifesavers – top 100 individuals; Advance HE The Swansea Employability Academy (SEA), in partnership
and balanced academic environment that enables students National Teaching Fellowship; and many more. with the Students Union, provides funding for student-led
and colleagues to excel. employer engagement events. SEA enables students to
Our teaching colleagues are supported by the Swansea lead on their own initiatives, ensuring that learning and
Commitment to diversity, combined with our ability to take Academy of Learning and Teaching (SALT), which is home experience exists in tandem, resulting in successful graduate
students with low entry tariffs whilst achieving sector-leading to resources and support for all learning and teaching career opportunities.
graduate employability, demonstrates the value that is added enhancement.
by the University’s rich student experience and teaching Academi Hywel Teifi is our centre of excellence for
quality. The University is one of the UK’s leading HEIs for We also have a number of unique academies and services, studying the Welsh language and literature. It promotes
learning gain, with graduate employment at the heart of our that leverage our research credentials and industry Welsh-medium teaching and research across the range
provision. This is evidenced by Swansea being in the UK partnerships to support our world class teaching and of subjects, and works to ensure a greater status for the
top 5 for graduate prospects and top 10 for overall student learning offering. language in all aspects of the University’s life and in
satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2020). south-west Wales.
Our state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Academy
Colleagues at Swansea are committed to professional provides opportunities for students to work alongside highly All our academies focus on enhancing teaching and
development, continually providing inspirational and qualified practitioners, in a professional, relaxed and friendly learning excellence and aim to maximise the benefits
transformative learning, working at the leading edge of environment. The academy supports the health and wellbeing not only to our students and colleagues, but to the wider
teaching activities. Our Academic community includes of people in local region and in 2018 it was recognised for community too.
Health and Wellbeing Academy
A College of Human and Health Science initiative, supporting the health
and wellbeing of people in south-west Wales.
RESEARCH EXCELLENCE As a top 30 research–intensive University, we continue to excel with over 90% of our research being classed as world–leading or internationally excellent for the difference it makes in society. We have had a 300% increase in UKRI funds since 2014, and our overall research income has increased by 70% in 10 years. In alignment with this growth, we have expanded of our research facilities, marked by the opening of our new science and innovation Bay Campus. Swansea University has been ranked 22nd in the UK for research impact, outperforming 11 Russell Group Universities (REF 2014). We are committed to research with real-world benefit; whether it be in the capture of carbon dioxide to create a greener plastic, or in building houses that act like power stations; to regenerating and transforming industrial landscapes or understanding better the needs and aspirations of an ageing population. BLOODHOUND Supersonic Car An industrial collaboration with the College of Engineering, following the success of the THRUST Supersonic Car, which currently holds the world land-speed record
BENEFITS OF WORKING STONEWALL
AT SWANSEA UNIVERSITY TOP 100
EMPLOYER
Swansea University provides an excellent working environment, that’s free
from unfair discrimination and is supported by our warm and welcoming
campus communities.
Our colleagues are integral to our success. We are committed to EMPLOYER
promoting gender equality, diversity and inclusion, for all, which enables
staff to fulfil their personal potential. We value people for their skills FOR
CARERS
regardless of their background and are proudly named as a top 100
employer in the annual Stonewall Equality Index. Our Athena SWAN
awards also recognise our commitment to gender equality. We are also
proud to be:
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Accredited Real Living Wage employer
Athena SWAN Charter member REAL
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Employers for Carers member
Race Equality Charter member LIVING
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Stonewall Diversity Champion
Victim Support Hate Crime Charter member MY ADVANTAGES:
WAGE
Our teaching colleagues, are supported by the Swansea Academy of
ONLINE SAVINGS
PORTAL
EMPLOYER
Learning and Teaching (SALT), which is home to resources and support
for all learning and teaching enhancement.
Our dedicated Research, Engagement & Innovations Services (REIS) team
work across both campuses, to support the entire life-cycle of research
ATHENA
ideas, from grant capture, to project management, the commercialisation
of research, and the development of business ideas.
SWAN
Colleagues can also benefit from our state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing
CHARTER
Academy, which provides opportunities for individuals to benefit from
highly qualified practitioners, in a professional, relaxed and friendly
MEMBER
environment, whilst supporting the training of our students.
We know that people have commitments outside their job, so we provide
a working environment that allows employees to achieve the right RACE
work/life balance for them. We have a range of additional benefits, all
supported by the services of our award-winning HR department. EQUALITY
Please see our ‘Benefits of working at Swansea’ web pages.
CHARTER
MEMBERTHE CITY OF SWANSEA Swansea is a coastal city that is both picturesque and cosmopolitan, offering an excellent quality of life. Wales’ city by the sea and birthplace of Dylan Thomas, it is a lively and vibrant maritime city with a population of 240,000. Swansea University boasts strong ties with the city, as a sponsor of Swansea City Football Club and through our commitment to collaborating with local partners. Between 2014 – 2017 the Vibrant and Viable Places Scheme, a joint venture between the Welsh Government and private investors, brought £10.2 million of investment into the city centre. The project generated hundreds of jobs as well as the redevelopment of 58,000 square feet of commercial space. The city is set to continue evolving at pace with The Swansea Bay City Deal; a £1.3bn investment secured by the Swansea Bay City Region for 11 major projects across Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Swansea and Neath Port Talbot; being a key factor. The city has direct links to London and Manchester and is a short train journey from the city of Cardiff. Only a stone’s throw away, the Victorian resort of Mumbles, also known as the ‘Gateway to Gower’, offers a fantastic array of attractions, including a pier, traditional boutiques, craft shops and ice-cream parlours. The Gower Peninsula – designated Britain’s first ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’– extends west of Mumbles in a succession of stunning coastal and rural sceneries. To the east, the ‘Waterfall Country’ at Afan and the Vale of Neath is a haven for walkers and bikers alike. A journey west, takes you to Britain’s only coastal national park: Pembrokeshire. Swansea is also privileged to be less than an hour’s drive from the Brecon Beacons National Park.
THE OPPORTUNITY
CHIEF DIGITAL & INFORMATION OFFICER (CDIO)
SEAMLESSLY DRIVE DIGITAL EFFICIENCIES THROUGH LEADING OUR TRANSFORMATIONAL
DIGITAL STRATEGY, TO SUPPORT A TRULY WORLD-CLASS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCELEADING THE WAY IN
DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
An integral part of Swansea University’s success is our focus on creating quality student
experiences. This is dependent on the effective operation and continuous improvement of our
systems and services, supported by technology and infrastructure to enhance customer-focus
and agility.
INNOVATION IN DIGITAL SERVICES
As part of the University’s Strategic Plan, we are investing in our digital-world to benefit student
and staff experiences, and to become sector-leading in this area.
With a transformational ‘digital first’ mind-set we aim to enrich our teaching, learning, research,
innovation, collaboration and operational activity; and to save people time and create value by
providing digital solutions that people will want to use, rather than have to use.
Approx no. of staff in directorate 100
OUR DIGITAL AND INFORMATION SERVICES DIRECTORATE
We recognise the strategic value that our digital infrastructure can add. Our vision is to support 5 direct reports
the University in having an innovative and inclusive digital environment that engages and
inspires our students and staff to create and deliver world-class teaching and research.
Our services includes end-to-end support for the entire organisation, including: Located across SINGLETON PARK BAY
both campuses
• Digital solutions (data, software & applications)
• IT Infrastructure
• Cyber and Information Security
• Programme Management
• Contracts, licence and asset management
International & regional travel
• Media and IT support
• Welsh Video Network
Annual budget of £9.2M
OUR KEY SUPPLIERS
Substantial additional investment
in the digital infrastructure plannedTHE ROLE
JOB TITLE: Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Competitive (Grade 11 salary scale)
Singleton and Bay campuses as required. Regular regional,
LOCATION:
national and international travel may also be required.
HOURS OF WORK: Full time, 35 hours per week
BACKGROUND
The University wishes to appoint an outstanding leader to the position of Chief The responsibilities of the CDIO fall into the following three broad areas:
Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) who will work closely with the Provost and
Registrar and Chief Operating Officer to shape the development and delivery of the • The CDIO will champion, develop, and oversee the implementation of the
University’s Digital and Information Strategy. University’s Digital and Information strategies.
The University’s Strategic Plan prioritises the development of a ‘digital first’ approach • The CDIO will have leadership responsibility for the professional services staff
to systems and services, supported by the necessary technology and infrastructure in the Digital and Information Services Directorate ensuring that the staff are
that will significantly enhance the customer-focus and agility in all aspects of the work properly aligned to support the delivery of the Strategic Plan with a strong user
of the Directorate. centric ethos.
The new CDIO will lead this digital transformation enabling Swansea University to be • The CDIO, as a member of the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer’s
sector leading in this area. Leadership Team, will contribute on a corporate basis to strategic matters
affecting the University.
This will require a transformational ‘step change’ in service and support to users
(staff and learners) to fully exploit digital and have robust, leading-edge systems that
will deliver a great user experience. In addition to Leadership responsibilities for the Digital and Information Directorate
the postholder will also have responsibilities as a member of the Professional
The post-holder, through exercising a high degree of independent professional Services Leadership Team (PSLT).
responsibility and discretion, will lead the provision of an excellent and innovative
Digital and Information Strategy and service, and will play a key strategic role in
the delivery of the University’s Strategic Plan, ensuring that the Directorate operates
efficiently, within budget and provides value for money.MAIN PURPOSE OF POST
Working in close collaboration with the Provost and Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, this role will champion, develop, and oversee the
implementation of the University’s Digital and Information strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES FOR THE CDIO WILL INCLUDE: 8. Working closely with the Director of Planning and Strategic projects to develop ‘best
in class’ Business Intelligence (BI) Systems that maximise the use of BI through the
development of comprehensive, robust and reliable management ‘dash boards’ (where
1. To lead the strategic development, implementation, monitoring and review of a Digital possible using real time data).
and Information strategy that is transformative in its ambition and facilitates a ‘digital first’
approach to systems and services across all campuses, ensuring that our digital and IT 9. To proactively engage with peer networks to benchmark service against other UK
infrastructure supports all our Academic Faculties and Professional Services Directorates. Universities to identify and implement best practice and to ensure that the Directorate is at
the leading edge of technological developments.
2. To work closely with leaders from across the University to ensure that the Digital and
Information strategy and services support the delivery of the 5 pillars of the University’s 10. To provide any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of this post.
strategic plan (civic mission, student experience, learning and teaching, research and
enterprise) in a user centric way.
3. Develop, implement and maintain robust cyber-security infrastructure, ensuring the University GENERAL DUTIES
is protected from cyber-attack.
4. To provide inspirational leadership and effective performance management of the delivery 11. To fully engage with the University’s Performance Enabling and Welsh language policies
team (internal staff complimented by expert suppliers) that is focused on delivering a
comprehensive service to end users and the efficient delivery of business improvement and 12. To promote equality and diversity in working practices and to maintain positive working
workflow digitisation projects. relationships.
5. To provide a holistic service that facilitates a transformation of student and staff support
services, business intelligence and workflow management. This will include responsibility for 13. To lead on the continual improvement of health and safety performance through a good
the necessary training and behavioural change that will transform the University’s approach. understanding of the risk profile and the development of a positive health and safety
culture.
6. To work closely with the Director of Finance to secure the necessary investment and resources
required to deliver cutting edge solutions and to take ownership of the management of major 14. Any other duties as directed by the Registrar and Chief Operating Officer.
IT capital investments and information technology initiatives which have a significant impact
across the University.
15. To ensure that risk management is an integral part of any decision-making process, by
7. To ensure that appropriate, robust, and reliable IT infrastructure and data security and ensuring compliance with the University’s Risk Management Policy.
access arrangements are in place. The CDIO will have leadership responsibility for risk
management regarding systems security, and business continuity.THE PERSON
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
LEADERSHIP: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
1. Demonstrable evidence of creating a culture that delivers 6. Educated to Degree level (in exceptional circumstances the 13. Excellent understanding of the IT Marketplace;
successful outcomes through people, developing and selection panel will have the discretion to shortlist applicants
14. Clear Understanding of the latest technologies and
challenging teams to succeed and take pride in delivering without a degree who can demonstrate substantial experience
applications in the world of digital transformation, and how
professional services and solutions. in a relevant senior leadership role);
these can be effectively deployed to enhance the customer
2. Ability to enable teams to work together and across functions 7. Experience in a senior leadership role with a personal track experience and drive business value;
to deliver successful outcomes that exceed the needs and record of success gained in a large and complex operating 15. Proven negotiating and influencing skills;
expectations of customers, and in creating environments that environment;
demonstrate equality, foster trust, respect and challenge. 16. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate
8. Significant experience in delivering a complex range of complex information to a variety of audiences;
3. Demonstrable experience of creating environments that services utilising a range of third-party providers;
identify, understand and give priority to delivering the needs 17. Excellent technical knowledge and understanding to enable
of the customer, and in motivating and inspiring teams to 9. Demonstrable ability to form meaningful partnerships with effective leadership;
provide the highest standards of personalised care. technology vendors and suppliers;
18. Professional credibility, integrity, strength of character, and
4. Transformational leadership ability, with proven experience 10. Evidence of successful delivery of major infrastructure the ability to influence others within the University and
of successfully leading transformational and behavioural development and business improvement initiatives, including externally.
change to a ‘digital first’ approach to systems and services; robust approaches to cyber security;
5. Capacity to foster a working environment that demonstrates 11. Significant record of success at a senior leadership level
a commitment to equality, trust, respect and constructive of leading key professional services staff and managing
challenge; financial resources, having a well- defined vision for the
leadership ethos which should permeate all aspects of a
large digital and information function;
12. Significant and measurable accomplishments in
development and delivery of innovative service development
and customer services initiatives that demonstrate successful
delivery of a ‘digital first’ user centric strategy with clear
measures/indicators of success;
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. A relevant postgraduate and/or professional qualification;
2. An understanding of the delivery of IT and digital transformation in the context of a university environment or detailed understanding of the complex nature of customer demands in an educational setting;
3. Proven success in developing and implementing business intelligence systems.LEADERSHIP VALUES: All Professional Services areas at Swansea University operate to a defined set of Core Values: Professional services values and it is an expectation that everyone is able to demonstrate a commitment to these values from the point of application through to the day to day delivery of their roles. Commitment to our values at Swansea University supports us in promoting equality and valuing diversity to utilise all the talent that we have. In addition you will operate to a defined set of Leadership Values: WE ARE PROFESSIONAL: WE WORK TOGETHER: WE CARE: We develop ourselves and our teams through continued We enable our teams to work together and across functions We create environments that identify, understand and give professional development, and use feedback to improve. We to deliver successful outcomes that exceed the needs and priority to delivering the needs of the University Community create a culture that delivers successful outcomes through people, expectations of our customers. We are responsible for creating (our students, colleagues, external partners and the public). We supporting, developing and challenging our teams to succeed. environments that demonstrate equality, foster trust, respect motive and inspire our teams to provide the highest standards We involve our people in developing a vision for the future and and challenge. We are accountable for providing clarity and of personalised care and in doing so uphold the Swansea in enabling innovation and change, improving University, team direction, communicating the “big picture” and harnessing University brand. and individual performance. ideas and opportunities to achieve the University’s vision.
UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM The University is led by the Senior Management Team, consisting of: Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle Interim Registrar & Chief Operating Officer Mrs Niamh Lamond Provost Professor Steve Wilks Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) Professor Martin Stringer Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Judith Lamie Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research & Innovation) Professor Helen Griffiths Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science) Professor Keith LLoyd Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences) Professor Elwen Evans QC Pro Vice-Chancellor (Faculty of Science and Engineering) Professor Kenith Meissner Director of Finance Mrs Sarah Jones PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10 Professional Service Directorates support the University’s work. Each Director reports to the Registrar & Chief Operating Officer, and is responsible for ensuring efficient and effective professional services across the University’s activities. Academic Services Mr Adrian Novis Estates and Facilities Management Mr Greg Ducie Finance Mrs Sarah Jones Human Resources Mrs Sian Cushion Information Services and Systems This Role Marketing, Recruitment & International Mr John Connolly Planning and Strategic Projects Unit Mrs Pat Price Research, Engagement and Innovation Services Mr Ceri Jones Student Services Mr Kevin Child Vice Chancellor’s Office Mrs Louise Woollard
UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE THE UNIVERSITY COUNCIL The Council of Swansea University is the governing body and is responsible for determining the University’s strategic direction, and for the University’s finance, property, investments and general business of the University. The Council, which meets several times a year, currently consists of 18 members, the majority of whom are lay members not directly connected with the University. The current membership is as follows: Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council Mr Bleddyn Phillips Pro-Chancellor Sir Roderick Evans Treasurer Mr Carlos (Goi) Ashmore Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Boyle Lay Members Co-opted by the Council Dr Kerry Beynon, Professor Edward David, Professor Kathryn Monk, Dr Angus Muirhead, Ms Elin Rhys, Mrs Marcia Sinfield, Professor Keshav Singhal, Ms Anne Tutt Staff Members Appointed by Senate Professor Nuria Lorenzo-Dus, Dr Sian Rees Employees of Swansea University Mr Adrian Jenkins, Professor Sue Jordan as prescribed by the Ordinances President of the Students’ Union Ms Katie Phillips Student member appointed by Ms Liza Leibowitz the Students’ Union THE UNIVERSITY SENATE THE UNIVERSITY COURT The University Senate is the senior academic body in the The Court, a large body with over 300 members, stands above University and is responsible, subject to the approval of the University’s main decision-making machinery, representing Council, for regulating and superintending the courses, the Institution’s stakeholders. Most members of the Court are awards and qualifications provided by the University. external to the University, representing the local community The Senate draws its membership from the academic staff and other designated bodies with an interest in the work of and students of the institution. the University.
AMBITIOUS PLANS AN EXCITING TIME TO JOIN SWANSEA UNIVERSITY The University was founded by industry, in 1920, to delivery for industry. One hundred years on, we continue to have impressive links with commercial and industrial partners across a range of sectors. We lead Wales in research areas critical to economic growth and population well-being including Environmental Sciences, Medicine and Engineering. We have recently published our latest Strategic Plan, as we excitedly enter our second century.
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