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Council Member candidate pack
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A warm welcome
from the
Chair of Council
Thank you for taking an interest in potential and succeed in their chosen the quality of our teaching. In the 2018
being a member of the Council at careers and professions. National Student Survey we are the ninth
Buckinghamshire New University. best university in the UK for listening to
We have a distinctive high-quality the student voice and tenth best for being
This is an exciting time to join the educational offer coupled with well- clear on how we act on student feedback.
University following the recent developed regional, national and We are a top 20 university for student
appointment of Professor Nick Braisby international partnerships. experience and our Students’ Union was
as Vice-Chancellor. rated the best for representing students’
Our staff are adept in using employment-
academic interests.
We are a modern university, with a proud focused and skill-based teaching in a
125-year history of transforming our learning community which features Like other institutions in the sector, we
students’ lives. Our richly diverse student small class sizes with highly interactive are facing profound changes in our
body has a high proportion of students research-informed teaching and focused external environment. We have in place
drawn from ethnic minorities and from employment-related studies. our Transformation Programme – already
low-participation areas. We build social more than half-way through – which
capital as well as skills and competences This is reflected in the university being
is progressing well towards making the
to help our students reach their full awarded Silver in the TEF to recognise
university more financially sustainable as
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well as agile and responsive whilst ensuring
we maintain our principal aim: to transform
the lives of all our students for the better.
Successful candidates will work closely
with the Vice-Chancellor and the
Executive team in the development and
delivery of the University’s strategy.
If you think you have the qualities and
attributes we seek, we would be glad to
hear from you. Dr Michael Hipkins
Chair of Council
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A Welcome Note
from the
Vice-Chancellor
Thank you for your interest in joining student experience through innovative We aim to become a University that is
Buckinghamshire New University as a and employment-focused education, highly connected, permeable, student-
member of our governing body, Council. and realign our professional services in and customer-focused, business-
support of our strategic aims. oriented, strategically aligned and
Buckinghamshire New University has a impactful. We will build our reputation
fine heritage of high-quality, vocational The University is currently engaged in on a sector-leading, flexible, inclusive,
education, coupled with research and an active conversation about its future enquiry-based and employer-informed
enterprise that has impact upon our strategic plan, one rooted in a shared education, designed around the needs
communities and strategic partners. understanding of our values and of our of our students. We will develop our
We celebrate diversity, proud of our historic mission - to be a vibrant, inclusive research and knowledge exchange
achievements in supporting students from community that inspires learning, activities, securing research degree
all backgrounds to succeed. develops potential, widens participation awarding powers, and generating impact
and ambitiously transforms lives. We with reach and significance to benefit our
We are now poised for the next phase in already know much of the direction we partners and communities. We will be
our development as we seek to develop will take. a University that always meets its social
our impact still further, enrich the
responsibilities.
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To deliver our strategy we will better performance, able to offer the executive
align our resources, developing and constructive challenge, hold us to
implementing new strategies for our account, and support us as we lead and
people, technology, finance and estate. manage the University to realise our
We will develop our commercial activities ambitious vision.
to strengthen and diversify our income.
We will grow a culture of excellence in We look forward to hearing from you.
customer service.
Members of Council play a vital role in
supporting the executive to develop
and deliver the University’s strategy. We Professor Nick Braisby
are looking for talented, experienced Vice-Chancellor
and engaged individuals to make
a real difference to the University’s
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Our hi
Our University mo
Industria’ - by art
After the Second
World War, increased
demand for technical
education led to the The college became
The Schools of College of Further one of the UK’s
Science, Art and Education being new independent Missende
Technical Instruction opened on a new site Higher Education was purc
were opened. in Alexandra Road. Corporations. the Un
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Tuition was given High Wycombe The college became a
to ex-soldiers and College of Art and polytechnic institute.
sailors of the First Technology merged
World War. It was with Newland Park
then known as College of Education to
Chepping Wycombe form Buckinghamshire
Technical Institute College of Further
and School of Art. Education.
Buckinghamshire New University is the Heathrow Airport. Our second campus participants, those who will benefit the
only publically funded higher education at Uxbridge is even closer, and we have most from working with us. These will
institution located in Buckinghamshire and a third smaller campus in the centre of include those from under-represented
has a total population of 9,700 students Aylesbury (UCAV). groups, those looking for second
and an annual income of approximately opportunities and those already in work.
£57.3 million. We are a teaching-oriented Our students are drawn from national and
institution which is supported by a base international sources, and we aim also We offer a wide range of undergraduate
of research that is focused in areas of to serve the needs of Buckinghamshire and postgraduate programmes on
specialist activity and established expertise. and the wider regional community, i.e. courses linked to the creative and cultural
the Thames Valley corridor from West industries, arts, social sciences, sports,
The University’s main High Wycombe London to Oxfordshire and across aviation, business, computing healthcare
Campus is only 40 minutes from London Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and and the public sector including nursing,
by train, and just 30 minutes from London Hertfordshire. Our aim is to select, as social work and policing.
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istory
otto is ‘Arte et
and industry.
University title
was achieved and
the new name,
Buckinghamshire The Gateway building University Campus
New University was at the High Wycombe Aylesbury Vale, an
approved, meaning Campus won an education centre
en Abbey that the institution architectural award in the heart of
chased by was now officially a from the Royal Institute Aylesbury, opened in
niversity. university. of British Architects. Autumn 2015.
995 1999 2007 2009 2010 2011 2015
Buckinghamshire College An additional site Buckinghamshire
was awarded University was established UTC was given the
College status by the in Uxbridge, west go-ahead by the
Government, in recognition London, providing Government. The
of its high standards of state of the art UTC is jointly led by
teaching, training and theaters for the Buckinghamshire
research, and became nursing division. College Group and
Buckinghamshire Chilterns Bucks New University.
University College.
Given the employment focus of our Externally, partnerships with employers, of Government approved by the Privy
courses, our programmes are developed public sector bodies and other educational Council.
with direct engagement with employers providers, notably our strategic
and accredited bodies. It is the innovative partner further education colleges, are Council is responsible for the educational
and creative mix across our spectrum of fundamental to the delivery of our strategy. character and mission of the University.
expertise to create unique provision which It oversees financial probity, the
is our hallmark. The University’s strategy is currently employment policy for staff and the
being revised, and the previous University corporate policies, rules and procedures
Our Aim is to put our students first and Strategy 2016-2021 can be found online that underpin how the University is
work responsively with the very best on our website. governed.
partners to influence, inspire and nurture
talent for professional and creative careers. Council is the governing body of the
To achieve this, we have put the student University. It carries out its business by
experience at the heart of all our plans. following the Instrument and Articles 7
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Key facts
Financial results 2017 - 18 £m
Income: 57.3
Employee costs: 30.5
Other operating expenses: 28.2
Actual gain in respect of pension schemes: 9.2
Other Gains & Losses & Share of Operating Deficit of Joint Ventures (9.2)
Total comprehensive income for the year 4.7
Deficit for the Year 4.5
Capital Expenditure 1.4
Student profile 2017 - 18
Total registered enrolments 9,712
Full-time undergraduate 6,993
Part-time undergraduate 1,691
Total undergraduate 8,684
Full-time postgraduate 411
Part-time postgraduate 617
Total postgraduate 1,028
Total Further Education enrolments 48
Female : Male (%) 54:46
Non BME: BME (%) 61:31
Student age groups 2017 - 18
Age 16-20 3,638
Age 21-25 2,248
Age 26-29 925
30+ years: 2,901
Staff profile September 2018
Permanent staff: 598
Permanent academic staff: 253
Permanent professional service staff: 345
Female : male (per cent): 57:43
Non BME: BME (%) 83:17
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Transformation
Programme
Summary Three additional workstreams have been
added to the programme as listed below:
The Transformation Programme is an
ambitious agenda for change in the • Academic Partnerships.
University: an agenda that is ensuring the • Leadership and Development.
financial sustainability of the institution
• Client Relationship
on a platform of quality, innovation and
Management System.
efficiency.
All workstreams are still active and all are
The University’s Transformation due to complete by July 2019.
Programme was launched in February
2017 and is a unified approach to
achieving operating surpluses in the
financial year commencing August 2019
and beyond, whilst enabling delivery of
the University Strategy 2016-21.
Aims:
• To create an operating model that
returns sustainable recurrent annual
operating surpluses from August 2019
onwards.
• To deliver improved economy
and efficiency in the delivery of all
academic and service activities.
• To create a financially sustainable
New Academic Portfolio and high
margin portfolio of other products and
services.
Governance
The Transformation Programme is led by
the Vice-Chancellor supported by the
Council Advisory Group.
Workstreams
The Programme at launch had six work
streams. These work streams in some
cases are inter-dependent and were
planned to undertake work in parallel in
order to deliver outcomes in the shortest
possible timescales.
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Recent
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successesAt Bucks, we create the conditions for • Proportion of BME students (16th).
success with a learning community that • Proportion of ethnic minority students
has small class sizes, is highly interactive (32nd).
and has research informed teaching, and
• Proportion of mature
focused employment-related studies.
students (29th).
The University has been awarded Silver • Working class students (16th).
in the TEF to recognise the high quality • 36th in the country with the most EU
teaching and learning we deliver. students.
Bucks leads in the London region for • 41st for state school admissions.
teaching quality and student experience, Key points from NSS:
ranking first for both areas in the 2018
Good University Guide (GUG). We’re We were delighted that 85 per cent
also in the top five universities in the of final year students completed the
South East for student experience (2nd); NSS 2018 survey. We improved our
teaching quality (3rd); and graduate salary performance in every category.
rankings (4th) in the GUG.
We care about what our students think,
Our skills-based and employment- and encourage their feedback. Bucks
focused programmes prepare our students is proud to be 9th best in the UK for
for the world of work and success in their listening to the student voice in the 2018
chosen careers and professions from the NSS. We turn the knowledge we gain
moment they start at Bucks. from listening into action for positive
change.
We’re proud that Bucks ranks 37th (out of
132) for the highest graduate salaries in
the UK, according to the GUG.
The University is proud to be expanding
in our partnerships, this includes
links with Thames Valley Police and
Buckinghamshire NHS Trust.
Bucks ranks 29th for social inclusion
in the GUG which reflects our proud
mission to transform lives and widen
participation. The GUG also recognises
the diversity of our student community:
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University
Council Structure
Council
Honorary
Council
Awards Appointments
Audit Governance Resources Remuneration Advisory
Committee Committee
Committee Committee Committee Committee Group (Ad
(also reports (Ad Hoc)
Hoc)
to Senate)
Non-standing Panels
• Employee Appeals Panel
• Staff Grievance Panel
• Senior Employee Special Committee
Subsidiary companies
• Missenden Abbey Ltd
• BCUC (Services) Ltd
• UCFB Bucks Ltd (DORMANT)
• Buckinghamshire College Ltd (DORMANT)
• BCUC (Conferences) Ltd (DORMANT)
• Thames Valley Training and Development (DORMANT)
Trustee Board
• Chiltern Student Village
Associated companies
• Buckinghamshire Education Skills and Training (BEST)
• University Technical College (UTC)
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Our campuses
High Wycombe Campus
Our main campus sits prominently in the centre of High Bucks Students’ Union is housed on site, along with a student bar,
Wycombe and continues to develop in line with the University’s cafés and an entertainment venue. The University has three self-
strategic direction. High Wycombe has a vibrant, friendly and catering halls of residence in High Wycombe which provide 885
inclusive atmosphere. Students benefit from new and evolving single study bedrooms.
facilities that enable them to achieve their potential, both
practically and academically. The Human Performance, Exercise & Wellbeing Centre opened
in 2015 to bring together our existing health and sports provision
Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in renovating with new undergraduate programmes. The Centre also houses
and expanding the High Wycombe Campus to provide students a sports injury and physiotherapy clinic open to the public, a
with cutting-edge resources and facilities. human performance laboratory and a three-lane running track
with motion-capture technology.
Our state-of-the-art building, the Gateway, won a RIBA Award in
2010 and comprises a learning resource and technology centre,
events hall, gym, sports science laboratory, dance, drama, music
and video production studios, a library and meeting rooms.
16Uxbridge Campus University Campus
Our Uxbridge Campus opened its doors to students in 2009. It Aylesbury Vale (UCAV)
is the home of our prestigious nursing and health care practice
Our newest campus continues our vision of offering education
courses and is based in the centre of Uxbridge. The School
that equips students with the skills that employers are looking for.
of Nursing & Allied Health benefits from the fantastic facilities
this campus offers, including an impressive range of specialist University Campus Aylesbury Vale is a partnership between
medical equipment and high-tech learning facilities such as Aylesbury Vale District Council and Buckinghamshire Education,
clinical skills rooms and simulation manikins. Skills and Training (BEST), which was jointly formed by the
University and Buckinghamshire College Group.
The campus is contained within one building and students
enjoy the same friendly and inclusive atmosphere that flows The new campus provides access to degree level courses and
throughout the University. Permanent representatives of Bucks professional development programmes, allowing individuals
Students’ Union are based at Uxbridge, and it also has its own to access employer-led education and training locally, and for
café. employers to work in partnership with us to meet their needs.
A shuttle bus runs regularly between our High Wycombe and From September 2019, the University will also be delivering its
Uxbridge campuses, ensuring students are able to benefit from nursing courses at the UCAV campus.
facilities on both sites.
Based at the head of the Grand Union Canal basin, next to the
Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury, UCAV includes specialist and
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About the role
We are seeking exceptional candidates Business/commercial
from August 2019 who are passionate
about contributing to the development of
knowledge:
Higher Education and Learning. Individuals should bring knowledge
and experience of managing large and
As a member of Council you will play a complex commercial organisations.
key role in ensuring that the University Specific skills in the following areas are
continues to pursue its vision. desired:
We are actively seeking expressions • Joint ventures/mergers/acquisitions/
of interest from all sections of our commerciality.
Community, particularly individuals with
• Customer service.
regional connections to Buckinghamshire.
• Corporate Social Responsibility.
We are also really interested in hearing • Risk management.
from women, people with disabilities,
• Financial acumen.
people from BAME Groups to enable us
maintain a diverse membership. • Accountancy skills and qualifications.
• Legal skills and qualifications.
Ideally applicants should have Board level
• Marketing/PR/advertising/brand.
experience or hold prominent or senior
positions within their workplace and • Compliance/regulatory/governance/
should be experienced in one or more of experience working in a regulated
the following areas; industry/lobbying.
• Change and Transformation
Bucks-related knowledge: Management.
Individuals should bring knowledge and Personal qualities:
expertise to the Council that is aligned to
• Effective interpersonal and
one or more of the University’s curriculum
communication skills, including the
areas, partnerships and research including:
ability to establish good working
• Health care and the public services. relationships with the Chair and
• Creative Industries. other members of the Council, the
Vice-Chancellor and members of the
• Aviation.
Executive Team.
• Military/security.
• Personal values should be in line with
• Sports and fitness. the University’s core values and mission.
• Social sciences/education. • Ability to listen to others.
• Business/law/computing. • The capacity to prioritise Council work
i.e. making time to read the papers and
Sector knowledge: attending meetings and other related
Individuals should bring knowledge and functions.
experience to the Council related to the: • To be constructive and supportive of
the Vice-Chancellor and the Executive
• Delivery of education at an operational Team, and to offer constructive
and/or policy level. challenge as appropriate.
• In-depth knowledge and senior • An understanding of the distinction and
management experience of the boundaries between governance and
Higher Education or Further Education management, avoiding any involvement
sectors. in the executive management of the
institution.
• An understanding and appreciation of
the principles of governance, including
collective responsibility, discharge of
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of public life.Council
responsibilities
University governing bodies are entrusted resources, the solvency of the depending on allocated sub-committees
with funds, both public and private, University and the Corporation and, for and additional responsibilities including
and therefore have a particular duty safeguarding their assets; chairing duties and the University’s
to observe the highest standards of business cycle. Appointees would also be
corporate governance. This includes c. approving annual estimates of income encouraged to attend University events
ensuring and demonstrating integrity and expenditure; such as graduation ceremonies. Expenses
and objectivity in the transaction of their are paid for travel and subsistence
d. the employment of those designated
business, and wherever possible following in relation to duties undertaken as a
by the Council as Senior Employees
a policy of openness and transparency in member of Council. The initial term of
and their appointment, grading,
their decision-making. appointment is four years extendable for
assignment, appraisal, suspension,
a second term up to a maximum of eight
Council members are Charitable Trustees dismissal and determination of their
years. The Council meets six times a year
and are governed by UK Charity Law pay and conditions of service;
and its committees typically once per
responsibilities. term with the majority of meetings being
e. setting the framework for the
employment, including pay and held on the High Wycombe campus.
The University’s Council subscribes to
and complies with the Committee of conditions, of all other employees and
If you require further information, please
University Chairs (CUC) “Higher Education contractors;
contact Ellie Smith, Academic Registrar
Code of Governance”. and Secretary on ellie.smith@bucks.ac.uk.
f. corporate policies, regulations and
The University’s Articles of Government, procedures to assure the effective
as approved by the Privy Council, detail governance of the University and
the responsibilities of Council as being: to meet statutory and other legal
obligations, including an anti-fraud
a. the determination of the educational and anti-corruption policy.
character and mission of the University
and for oversight of its activities; This is a part-time non-remunerated
position requiring at least 8 days a year,
b. the effective and efficient use of although more time may be required
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How to apply
Applications can be made by sending the completed application form with the equality monitoring form to:
Ellie Smith
Academic Registrar and Secretary
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ
or by email to: ellie.smith@bucks.ac.uk
All applications will be considered by the Governance Committee and individuals may be invited to an informal meeting at the
University prior to interview.
Should you require any further information please contact:
Kam Ahumibe
Registry Officer
Tel: 01494 522 141 extension 5654
Email: kam.ahumibe@bucks.ac.uk
Marcus Wood
Principal Registry Officer
Tel: 01494 522141 extension 5066
Email: marcus.wood@bucks.ac.uk
Ellie Smith
Academic Registrar and Secretary
Tel: 01494 522 141 extension 3554
Email: ellie.smith@bucks.ac.uk
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