Director and Aldridge ChairAldridge Institute for Enterprise and EntrepreneurshipBristol Business School November 2017

Welcome from Donna WhiteheadThank you for your interest in the role of Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship The Aldridge Institute is a partnership between the Aldridge Foundation and Bristol Business School

Bristol Business School has recently been shortlisted for the Business School of the Year Award at the Times Higher Education Awards 2017 I am extremely proud of this achievement as we were shortlisted for excellence in delivering enterprise skills our outstanding links with the business community and our collaborative and impactful research In April 2017 we moved into our new pound55m home which has enhanced our ability to deliver an innovative and exciting practice-led curriculum and strengthened our stakeholder engagement activity regionally nationally and internationally

Evidenced by holding the Small Business Charter we partner with business professional services and other stakeholders to address issues of real importance with applied rigorous and relevant research During 201516 Bristol Business School received pound1121000 income for Business and Management research ndash exceeding that of all Alliance University Business Schools and a significant number of Russell Group Business Schools

Our partnership with the Aldridge Foundation is a natural progression for us as enterprise education is at the heart of our vision to be internationally renowned for enterprising and practice led teaching and research that benefits our students and society Both partners are committed to improving employability prospects tackling issues around social exclusion and developing innovative approaches to embedding enterprise skills in teaching and learning

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship will shape the future of education policy by changing thinking on how people teach and learn across schools colleges and universities By pioneering enterprise education the Aldridge Institute will transform the futures of young people and create a more successful economy

The Director of the Aldridge Institute will join us at the start of this venture and become the spokesperson for enterprise education in the UK We are looking for an outstanding lobbyist with a passion for social mobility who has the skills to influence multiple stakeholders from government ministers to business leaders and headteachers You will lead an academic team and be expected to develop the international reputation of the Aldridge Institute through improving teaching and learning strategies developing its public profile and achieving world-leading research outcomes We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with commercial flair capable of delivering a strategy that will see the Aldridge Institute become self-funding within four years

If you are excited about this opportunity as much as we are we would very much like to hear from you

Donna Whitehead Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean

Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School

Covering Letter from Rod AldridgeDear Candidate

I am exceptionally proud to be launching the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at the Bristol Business School

In the 22 years I led the Capita Group I took it from a start-up with one employee me to being a FTSE 100 company that today has over 74000 employees In business terms such a journey is unprecedented and it has taught me a great deal about the art of the possible both personally and corporately

Since my retirement I have been applying the very same skills and attributes that drove this success to transforming education and opportunities for young people in communities where there has been high unemployment poverty of income and opportunity

I have always held a firm belief that young people need to be equipped not just with academic qualifications but also with enterprising skills and attributes Now more than ever this is important We face an ever changing world where many more manual and professional jobs will be eradicated through automation Brexit will redefine the trading landscape and technology will continue to change the nature of the world of work our young people experience In the face of this challenge we must ensure that our communities and therefore our country continues to thrive economically and remain socially cohesive For this to happen our young people need to be creative determined and passionate They need to understand how to work effectively in teams be solution focussed when faced with problems and not be averse to taking risks ndash and sometimes failing

Our current education system does not place sufficient recognition on these non academic skills and was established to serve a completely different world of work I see the purpose of the Institute as being a key part of driving that change in thinking and approach We will take existing models such as the Team Academy approach where students work in teams to create businesses as a way of enhancing academic learning This is already delivered in Aldridge academies as well as in Bristol Business School and we will create robust academic evidence of the impact that we are seeing from our pilots We will provide cutting edge training for educators to enable them to develop these critical skills within their curriculum and understand how by doing so they are not only improving their academic outcomes but better preparing young people for the future We aim to change thinking about how people learn and train teachers to teach in a different way We will work to ensure that all young people are prepared to live Enterprising Futures

But there is more For our society to realise its economic potential we need people who have the drive skills and support to become entrepreneurs We need to celebrate this as a pathway for young people just as we do now for academic success or for those talented at sport or drama Further there is a need to ensure that those who take this route have access to all they require to succeed and the resilience to learn the lessons and move on when they donrsquot So the Institute will also develop models for how we best support the next generation of entrepreneurs and using the ground breaking Creates spaces we have incorporated in our schools ndash designed for young start ups ndash as well as the enterprise village at UWE we will test and refine these models and roll them out to other communities across the UK

If you are passionate about championing a change to our current education system to ensure all young people are prepared with the skills they need for an enterprising future bring extensive experience of the impact of enterprise and entrepreneurship on individuals communities and society and can lead a team to create the evidence for these approaches then wersquod love to hear from you

Sir Rod Aldridge Founder Aldridge Foundation and The Capita Group

University of the West of England Wersquore a successful and ambitious university with a clear focus on the future We hope itrsquos a future that you want to be part of because the world around us ndash and the landscape of Higher Education is changing fast Crucially we know that change starts with the dedicated dynamic people who work here

Who are we Wersquore educators But we donrsquot just educate Instead we help people develop practical skills explore their passion build cultural awareness and get a thirst for new knowledge At heart wersquore committed to preparing our students for their future - whatever that may be and wherever it may take them We have strong links with over 1000 employers which means we can ensure our courses meet both industry and professional needs Those courses are also backed by renowned world-class research that helps to address pressing local and global issues improving the lives of people around the world As a globally connected and regionally embedded University we have valuable connections and networks around the world Those relationships provide incredible opportunities for both our students and staff helping them to develop their skills innovate and make a valuable contribution to society Importantly wersquore also very proud to play an active part in the positive development of Bristol and the South West Through inclusivity and diversity we provide a rich environment for people to experience and explore different cultures ideas and viewpoints

What do we stand for Advancing knowledge inspiring people and transforming futures forms the basis of our strategy over the coming years The strategy brings together investment of pound250 million in staff buildings and infrastructure alongside a powerful vision and set of ambitions You can read more about our Strategy 2020 at wwwuweacukstrategy2020

Be part of our success Thatrsquos who we are and what we stand for We hope that resonates with you and that you feel UWE Bristol is a place where you can develop your passion and play a successful role in both of our futures

If you want to learn more about us please visit wwwuweacukaboutus

Welcome from Donna WhiteheadThank you for your interest in the role of Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship The Aldridge Institute is a partnership between the Aldridge Foundation and Bristol Business School

Bristol Business School has recently been shortlisted for the Business School of the Year Award at the Times Higher Education Awards 2017 I am extremely proud of this achievement as we were shortlisted for excellence in delivering enterprise skills our outstanding links with the business community and our collaborative and impactful research In April 2017 we moved into our new pound55m home which has enhanced our ability to deliver an innovative and exciting practice-led curriculum and strengthened our stakeholder engagement activity regionally nationally and internationally

Evidenced by holding the Small Business Charter we partner with business professional services and other stakeholders to address issues of real importance with applied rigorous and relevant research During 201516 Bristol Business School received pound1121000 income for Business and Management research ndash exceeding that of all Alliance University Business Schools and a significant number of Russell Group Business Schools

Our partnership with the Aldridge Foundation is a natural progression for us as enterprise education is at the heart of our vision to be internationally renowned for enterprising and practice led teaching and research that benefits our students and society Both partners are committed to improving employability prospects tackling issues around social exclusion and developing innovative approaches to embedding enterprise skills in teaching and learning

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship will shape the future of education policy by changing thinking on how people teach and learn across schools colleges and universities By pioneering enterprise education the Aldridge Institute will transform the futures of young people and create a more successful economy

The Director of the Aldridge Institute will join us at the start of this venture and become the spokesperson for enterprise education in the UK We are looking for an outstanding lobbyist with a passion for social mobility who has the skills to influence multiple stakeholders from government ministers to business leaders and headteachers You will lead an academic team and be expected to develop the international reputation of the Aldridge Institute through improving teaching and learning strategies developing its public profile and achieving world-leading research outcomes We are looking for an entrepreneurial individual with commercial flair capable of delivering a strategy that will see the Aldridge Institute become self-funding within four years

If you are excited about this opportunity as much as we are we would very much like to hear from you

Donna Whitehead Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean

Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School

Covering Letter from Rod AldridgeDear Candidate

I am exceptionally proud to be launching the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at the Bristol Business School

In the 22 years I led the Capita Group I took it from a start-up with one employee me to being a FTSE 100 company that today has over 74000 employees In business terms such a journey is unprecedented and it has taught me a great deal about the art of the possible both personally and corporately

Since my retirement I have been applying the very same skills and attributes that drove this success to transforming education and opportunities for young people in communities where there has been high unemployment poverty of income and opportunity

I have always held a firm belief that young people need to be equipped not just with academic qualifications but also with enterprising skills and attributes Now more than ever this is important We face an ever changing world where many more manual and professional jobs will be eradicated through automation Brexit will redefine the trading landscape and technology will continue to change the nature of the world of work our young people experience In the face of this challenge we must ensure that our communities and therefore our country continues to thrive economically and remain socially cohesive For this to happen our young people need to be creative determined and passionate They need to understand how to work effectively in teams be solution focussed when faced with problems and not be averse to taking risks ndash and sometimes failing

Our current education system does not place sufficient recognition on these non academic skills and was established to serve a completely different world of work I see the purpose of the Institute as being a key part of driving that change in thinking and approach We will take existing models such as the Team Academy approach where students work in teams to create businesses as a way of enhancing academic learning This is already delivered in Aldridge academies as well as in Bristol Business School and we will create robust academic evidence of the impact that we are seeing from our pilots We will provide cutting edge training for educators to enable them to develop these critical skills within their curriculum and understand how by doing so they are not only improving their academic outcomes but better preparing young people for the future We aim to change thinking about how people learn and train teachers to teach in a different way We will work to ensure that all young people are prepared to live Enterprising Futures

But there is more For our society to realise its economic potential we need people who have the drive skills and support to become entrepreneurs We need to celebrate this as a pathway for young people just as we do now for academic success or for those talented at sport or drama Further there is a need to ensure that those who take this route have access to all they require to succeed and the resilience to learn the lessons and move on when they donrsquot So the Institute will also develop models for how we best support the next generation of entrepreneurs and using the ground breaking Creates spaces we have incorporated in our schools ndash designed for young start ups ndash as well as the enterprise village at UWE we will test and refine these models and roll them out to other communities across the UK

If you are passionate about championing a change to our current education system to ensure all young people are prepared with the skills they need for an enterprising future bring extensive experience of the impact of enterprise and entrepreneurship on individuals communities and society and can lead a team to create the evidence for these approaches then wersquod love to hear from you

Sir Rod Aldridge Founder Aldridge Foundation and The Capita Group

University of the West of England Wersquore a successful and ambitious university with a clear focus on the future We hope itrsquos a future that you want to be part of because the world around us ndash and the landscape of Higher Education is changing fast Crucially we know that change starts with the dedicated dynamic people who work here

Who are we Wersquore educators But we donrsquot just educate Instead we help people develop practical skills explore their passion build cultural awareness and get a thirst for new knowledge At heart wersquore committed to preparing our students for their future - whatever that may be and wherever it may take them We have strong links with over 1000 employers which means we can ensure our courses meet both industry and professional needs Those courses are also backed by renowned world-class research that helps to address pressing local and global issues improving the lives of people around the world As a globally connected and regionally embedded University we have valuable connections and networks around the world Those relationships provide incredible opportunities for both our students and staff helping them to develop their skills innovate and make a valuable contribution to society Importantly wersquore also very proud to play an active part in the positive development of Bristol and the South West Through inclusivity and diversity we provide a rich environment for people to experience and explore different cultures ideas and viewpoints

What do we stand for Advancing knowledge inspiring people and transforming futures forms the basis of our strategy over the coming years The strategy brings together investment of pound250 million in staff buildings and infrastructure alongside a powerful vision and set of ambitions You can read more about our Strategy 2020 at wwwuweacukstrategy2020

Be part of our success Thatrsquos who we are and what we stand for We hope that resonates with you and that you feel UWE Bristol is a place where you can develop your passion and play a successful role in both of our futures

If you want to learn more about us please visit wwwuweacukaboutus

Covering Letter from Rod AldridgeDear Candidate

I am exceptionally proud to be launching the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at the Bristol Business School

In the 22 years I led the Capita Group I took it from a start-up with one employee me to being a FTSE 100 company that today has over 74000 employees In business terms such a journey is unprecedented and it has taught me a great deal about the art of the possible both personally and corporately

Since my retirement I have been applying the very same skills and attributes that drove this success to transforming education and opportunities for young people in communities where there has been high unemployment poverty of income and opportunity

I have always held a firm belief that young people need to be equipped not just with academic qualifications but also with enterprising skills and attributes Now more than ever this is important We face an ever changing world where many more manual and professional jobs will be eradicated through automation Brexit will redefine the trading landscape and technology will continue to change the nature of the world of work our young people experience In the face of this challenge we must ensure that our communities and therefore our country continues to thrive economically and remain socially cohesive For this to happen our young people need to be creative determined and passionate They need to understand how to work effectively in teams be solution focussed when faced with problems and not be averse to taking risks ndash and sometimes failing

Our current education system does not place sufficient recognition on these non academic skills and was established to serve a completely different world of work I see the purpose of the Institute as being a key part of driving that change in thinking and approach We will take existing models such as the Team Academy approach where students work in teams to create businesses as a way of enhancing academic learning This is already delivered in Aldridge academies as well as in Bristol Business School and we will create robust academic evidence of the impact that we are seeing from our pilots We will provide cutting edge training for educators to enable them to develop these critical skills within their curriculum and understand how by doing so they are not only improving their academic outcomes but better preparing young people for the future We aim to change thinking about how people learn and train teachers to teach in a different way We will work to ensure that all young people are prepared to live Enterprising Futures

But there is more For our society to realise its economic potential we need people who have the drive skills and support to become entrepreneurs We need to celebrate this as a pathway for young people just as we do now for academic success or for those talented at sport or drama Further there is a need to ensure that those who take this route have access to all they require to succeed and the resilience to learn the lessons and move on when they donrsquot So the Institute will also develop models for how we best support the next generation of entrepreneurs and using the ground breaking Creates spaces we have incorporated in our schools ndash designed for young start ups ndash as well as the enterprise village at UWE we will test and refine these models and roll them out to other communities across the UK

If you are passionate about championing a change to our current education system to ensure all young people are prepared with the skills they need for an enterprising future bring extensive experience of the impact of enterprise and entrepreneurship on individuals communities and society and can lead a team to create the evidence for these approaches then wersquod love to hear from you

Sir Rod Aldridge Founder Aldridge Foundation and The Capita Group

University of the West of England Wersquore a successful and ambitious university with a clear focus on the future We hope itrsquos a future that you want to be part of because the world around us ndash and the landscape of Higher Education is changing fast Crucially we know that change starts with the dedicated dynamic people who work here

Who are we Wersquore educators But we donrsquot just educate Instead we help people develop practical skills explore their passion build cultural awareness and get a thirst for new knowledge At heart wersquore committed to preparing our students for their future - whatever that may be and wherever it may take them We have strong links with over 1000 employers which means we can ensure our courses meet both industry and professional needs Those courses are also backed by renowned world-class research that helps to address pressing local and global issues improving the lives of people around the world As a globally connected and regionally embedded University we have valuable connections and networks around the world Those relationships provide incredible opportunities for both our students and staff helping them to develop their skills innovate and make a valuable contribution to society Importantly wersquore also very proud to play an active part in the positive development of Bristol and the South West Through inclusivity and diversity we provide a rich environment for people to experience and explore different cultures ideas and viewpoints

What do we stand for Advancing knowledge inspiring people and transforming futures forms the basis of our strategy over the coming years The strategy brings together investment of pound250 million in staff buildings and infrastructure alongside a powerful vision and set of ambitions You can read more about our Strategy 2020 at wwwuweacukstrategy2020

Be part of our success Thatrsquos who we are and what we stand for We hope that resonates with you and that you feel UWE Bristol is a place where you can develop your passion and play a successful role in both of our futures

If you want to learn more about us please visit wwwuweacukaboutus

University of the West of England Wersquore a successful and ambitious university with a clear focus on the future We hope itrsquos a future that you want to be part of because the world around us ndash and the landscape of Higher Education is changing fast Crucially we know that change starts with the dedicated dynamic people who work here

Who are we Wersquore educators But we donrsquot just educate Instead we help people develop practical skills explore their passion build cultural awareness and get a thirst for new knowledge At heart wersquore committed to preparing our students for their future - whatever that may be and wherever it may take them We have strong links with over 1000 employers which means we can ensure our courses meet both industry and professional needs Those courses are also backed by renowned world-class research that helps to address pressing local and global issues improving the lives of people around the world As a globally connected and regionally embedded University we have valuable connections and networks around the world Those relationships provide incredible opportunities for both our students and staff helping them to develop their skills innovate and make a valuable contribution to society Importantly wersquore also very proud to play an active part in the positive development of Bristol and the South West Through inclusivity and diversity we provide a rich environment for people to experience and explore different cultures ideas and viewpoints

What do we stand for Advancing knowledge inspiring people and transforming futures forms the basis of our strategy over the coming years The strategy brings together investment of pound250 million in staff buildings and infrastructure alongside a powerful vision and set of ambitions You can read more about our Strategy 2020 at wwwuweacukstrategy2020

Be part of our success Thatrsquos who we are and what we stand for We hope that resonates with you and that you feel UWE Bristol is a place where you can develop your passion and play a successful role in both of our futures

If you want to learn more about us please visit wwwuweacukaboutus

About Bristol Business SchoolWe are internationally renowned for enterprising and practice-led teaching and research that benefit our students the economy and society We are distinctive for

bull Being engaged with businesses and the region

bull Enterprise

bull Practice-led outstanding teaching and learning

bull Internationalised

bull Research that shapes the future of organisations

With 4400 ambitious students and 200 talented academic staff Bristol Business School is committed to outstanding practice-led teaching and research with a real-world focus on collaboration with business the professions and the community Wersquore proud to be at the forefront of the disciplines in which we specialise and are determined that our work in the Bristol Business School promotes ethical practices and has a genuine lasting impact on the world around us as well as equipping all our students for a future where they can realise their full potential The Facultyrsquos new pound55 million home completed in April 2017 is a reflection of our collective drive and our vision for a living building where business professionals students and academics can connect and collaborate in an environment that enables everyone to thrive

In all our activities we aim to be professionally engaged practice led internationally connected and academically strong We work to ensure that all programmes carry maximum professional accreditation and offer real-world experiences though placements internships simulations and direct connections with professions The Business School is embedded at the heart of the regional business community attracting regular engagement with high profile industry experts and inspirational guest speakers

Our approach to enterprise is distinctive we ensure that enterprise is embedded within all of our courses ensuring that all students graduate as resilient agile and able to deal with a working environment that is constantly changing For those of our students who are interested in running a business we offer summer internships where students are supported financially and with a mentor to develop a business As part of our partnership agreement with Santander we operate a Dragonrsquos Den competition with up to pound5000 available to support students We are particularly proud of our BA (Hons) Business Team Entrepreneurship programme This programme is one of only a handful of its type in the UK dedicated to giving undergraduates the practical experience to launch and run their own ventures 60 students a year are now joining this ground-breaking programme which was inspired by successful methods pioneered in Finland and tested in Spain and Hungary An alternative to a traditional degree students on the course work to a tailored programme to equip themselves with entrepreneurial and teamwork skills ready to launch their own businesses or become effective team players within dynamic and changing organisations

We have a progressive global outlook evidenced in our internationalised curriculum the international students we attract and the partnerships we have in place across Europe Asia the Americas and Africa Wersquore focused on excellence in learning and teaching research that feeds into the curriculum and enhances knowledge knowledge exchange that strengthens knowledge and connections and executive education that contributes to strengthening management and leadership in society Therersquos a real emphasis on regular review continuous improvement innovation and ensuring that that everyone can apply their academic knowledge to real-world issues

We stand out for our research activities too particularly in the areas of leadership and change enterprise and entrepreneurship finance and economics big data applied marketing HR and employment innovation operations management and supply chain The Business School is one of the highest ranked post rsquo92 university business schools in Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 Over 50 of outputs were rated as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality while over 40 of work from our Law School achieved the same acclaim

As part of this dynamic approach wersquore continuing to build on the strong local national and global relationships already established with a wide range of partners enabling us to expand our contribution to higher education and increase our involvement with major employers academic and professional bodies leading institutions and the general community Wersquove achieved the EPAS kite mark of quality for our BA (Hons) International Business programme and are now working towards AACSB accreditation Overall this approach not only opens up a world of opportunities for our students it also ensures that our courses remain at the cutting-edge and are fit for the future

Further details about Bristol Business School can be found at wwwuweacukblbbs

Our approach to enterprise is distinctive we ensure that enterprise is embedded within all of our courses ensuring that all students graduate as resilient agile and able to deal with a working environment that is constantly changing For those of our students who are interested in running a business we offer summer internships where students are supported financially and with a mentor to develop a business As part of our partnership agreement with Santander we operate a Dragonrsquos Den competition with up to pound5000 available to support students We are particularly proud of our BA (Hons) Business Team Entrepreneurship programme This programme is one of only a handful of its type in the UK dedicated to giving undergraduates the practical experience to launch and run their own ventures 60 students a year are now joining this ground-breaking programme which was inspired by successful methods pioneered in Finland and tested in Spain and Hungary An alternative to a traditional degree students on the course work to a tailored programme to equip themselves with entrepreneurial and teamwork skills ready to launch their own businesses or become effective team players within dynamic and changing organisations

We have a progressive global outlook evidenced in our internationalised curriculum the international students we attract and the partnerships we have in place across Europe Asia the Americas and Africa Wersquore focused on excellence in learning and teaching research that feeds into the curriculum and enhances knowledge knowledge exchange that strengthens knowledge and connections and executive education that contributes to strengthening management and leadership in society Therersquos a real emphasis on regular review continuous improvement innovation and ensuring that that everyone can apply their academic knowledge to real-world issues

We stand out for our research activities too particularly in the areas of leadership and change enterprise and entrepreneurship finance and economics big data applied marketing HR and employment innovation operations management and supply chain The Business School is one of the highest ranked post rsquo92 university business schools in Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014 Over 50 of outputs were rated as internationally excellent or of world-leading quality while over 40 of work from our Law School achieved the same acclaim

As part of this dynamic approach wersquore continuing to build on the strong local national and global relationships already established with a wide range of partners enabling us to expand our contribution to higher education and increase our involvement with major employers academic and professional bodies leading institutions and the general community Wersquove achieved the EPAS kite mark of quality for our BA (Hons) International Business programme and are now working towards AACSB accreditation Overall this approach not only opens up a world of opportunities for our students it also ensures that our courses remain at the cutting-edge and are fit for the future

Further details about Bristol Business School can be found at wwwuweacukblbbs

New Bristol Business School BuildingBristol Business School is an ambitious creative and inspiring place for our students staff and the business community In April 2017 we moved into a pound55m purpose built new build on the Frenchay Campus in North Bristol The new Bristol Business School building offers an innovative way of studying and working to deliver our strategic vision ndash with new social and learning spaces to allow students staff and business people to work more closely together and make valuable new connections

The building houses all 300 Bristol Business School and Bristol Law School staff and 6000 students It provides innovative teaching spaces for our programmes in Accounting Economics and Finance Business and Management and Law (including professional legal education) The new building also includes

bull Two showcase law courts

bull A city trading room

bull A 300 seat lecture theatre and two Harvard lecture theatres

bull Technology enhanced active learning classrooms

bull Flexible social learning spaces bull Incubator and coaching space for our BA(Hons) Business (Team Entrepreneurship) and MSc Innovation and Applied Entrepreneurship programmes

bull Bristol Business Engagement Centre including an executive education suite and meeting spaces

bull Three Research Centres (Leadership and Change Law and Finance and Economics) and research groups

bull A Pro Bono business and law clinic

bull Dedicated Careers and Employability suite

bull A central atrium and cafeacute with an outside area

bull Spaces for hire by business and partners for events conferences training and meetings

Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstorycampusdevelopmentsbusinessandlawbuilding

About the Aldridge Foundation The Aldridge Foundation was founded by Sir Rod Aldridge in 2006 to create better opportunities and inspiring experiences for young people enabling their communities to benefit from increased life chances and greater economic growth The Foundation is guided by the belief that education has the power to transform underprivileged communities That by providing an inspiring and enterprising education which equips students with both qualifications and essential life skills it can not only help young people to realise their potential but also give hope and aspiration back to communities

We believe that by developing enterprise skills in young people they will be more able to achieve academic success and will be better prepared for life beyond school

At the root of this work is the strong belief in growth through opportunity This is part of the Aldridge family mission One which is driven by the desire to help others Sir Rod Aldridge has long believed that enterprise can be used for social good On retiring from Capita he set about putting his beliefs into practice

Making a difference The Foundationrsquos work to date has focused on supporting ten schools across areas of Britain that have similar but unique challenges Many of the schools have been established in communities with levels of high unemployment and income deprivation

These Aldridge Academies have pioneered the implementation of the Aldridge Attributes a central platform of the Foundationrsquos approach These shape our approach to enterprise education teamwork problem-solving creativity risk-taking determination and passion

One way of embedding the Attributes into the schoolsrsquo teaching is the Team Academy approach ndash another key area of focus for the Foundation This entrepreneurial education programme was established as a degree course in Finland over 20 years ago following the collapse of traditional industry It champions unique ways of learning and has been found to foster well-rounded and resourceful young people The Aldridge Foundation has evolved Team Academy to benefit students as young as 11 years old

To further cement these teachings and share the benefits with wider communities the Foundation established Aldridge Creates ndash flexible modern start-up workspaces for young entrepreneurs and members of the community housed inside schools

The first Aldridge Creates pilot was established at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy when the academy moved to a new state-of-the-art building in September 2010 This success in nurturing young businesses has led to the pilot being rolled-out across more of the academies

The newest addition Kensington Creates was established in 2014 and has already supported nearly 50 student and community-run enterprises Between 2013-2017 there have been 14720 separate student and community examples of enterprise education In the academic year 201617 alone there have been 11000 student and community Team Academy engagements We want this to increase and develop across all the schools that we work with

Aldridge Creates plans to provide services and support for young businesses as well as offering them a physical space to work from Linking business and education in such proximity has a powerful effect on communities which have been starved of ambition But no matter how important these centres are to the students and the community ndash they cannot rely on funding from ever-shrinking school budgets

The Aldridge Effect The work of the Foundation not only benefits young people and their communities but also goes a long way towards solving a common problem faced by employers Business leaders often complain that basic workplace skills such as numeracy communication time-management and working effectively in a team are lacking in those employed straight from school or university

These enterprise skills are also becoming increasingly important because of the pace of the change in industry Innovative technologies are creating some roles and rendering others redundant Flexibility a willingness to continue learning and lateral thinking are becoming highly-prized characteristics ndash all products of an enterprising mindset

These skills will help young people in their first roles but it will also encourage them to keep learning and acquiring further skills as they move throughout their careers creating a future workforce which is better suited to the evolving needs of employers and society This is at the core of the Foundationrsquos work ndash preparing the young people of today for the challenges of tomorrow

The Three As To help it deliver on the promise of societal change the Foundation has developed an ethos based on three key pillars Achievement Aspiration and Ambition

It is our objective and expectation that these aims are achieved alongside improving academic outcomes We believe that young people are best served by developing their enterprise skills in addition to academic success

These pillars have become the strategic priorities with which the Foundation moves into the future We have come a long way in ten years made significant investments into our unique approach and most importantly transformed the lives of people in vulnerable communities across the country But there is still much more to do

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Vision The Aldridge Institute will be internationally renowned for practice based research in enterprise and entrepreneurship education shaping education policy enabling educators to transform the future of young people and building a more successful economy

Mission Committed to championing enterprise skills and entrepreneurship to enhance social mobility transform communities and fuel economic growth

Aldridge Institute

Outcomes

An international reputation for driving and collaborating on

enterprise and entrepreneurship

Measure the impact of enterprise

education and development of an enterprising mindset

Champion at governmental level the importance and impact of enterprise

education

Train educators in how to embed

enterprise skills in learning

Develop innovative replicable models for

embedding enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Create and champion pathways for Young People to

become entrepreneurs increasing and

supporting start up and scale up

To become a research centre of

excellence in enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Aldridge Institute Early Work ProgrammesWe fully expect the incoming Director to work with us to shape the exact nature of the work programme for the Institute However the following are some key activities we expect the Institute will develop in its first few years

Enterprise Skills education in Schools working with the Aldridge Schools the team at the Institute will develop a tiered approach to training for educators in embedding enterprise skills in curriculum and specific pedagogical models which can be replicated and delivered to the wider education community with a view to affecting a system change Opportunities for collaboration with Aldridge staff students and wider communities around the schools will also be developed drawing on the specific skills and resources of Bristol Business School to support this specific group of schools

Research collaboration and impact this programme will create a world leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship It will specifically focus on measuring the impact of enterprising and entrepreneurial learning and teaching and on championing the value of such education at a national level Within this programme opportunities for collaboration will be exploited most notably with the Centre for Economics and Finance and the Centre of Leadership and Change both internationally leading research Centres at UWE Collaboration of this nature will strengthen opportunities for profile raising and for lobbying at governmental level

Student Enterprise Academy this programme will ensure that UWE students develop enterprise skills within their undergraduate curriculum

Graduate Enterprise Academy this programme will focus on ensuring that there is a clear entrepreneurship lsquoofferrsquo to UWE graduates and to the external world This activity will link in closely with the research community and enterprise students during their studies ensuring UWE Bristolrsquos Enterprise Zone is accessible to all

High Fliers this programme will offer a weeklong summer school for the top performing students initially from the Aldridge schools and colleges ndash but once established will be open to other UK and international students At the heart of this programme is the concept of transforming lives of young people

Start up and scale up programme this programme will focus on enabling students and graduates to start up and scale up their businesses This programme will build upon the work that is already taking place at UWE in the Centre for Graduate Enterprise and in the Aldridge Creates spaces as well as our existing executive education offer and our unique Business Advice Clinic in partnership with Osborne Clarke Gregg Latchams DAS Legal TLT and Albert Goodman The outcome will be a replicable model which can be implemented in schools and communities around the country and beyond

Job descriptionPost Title Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Grade J

FacultyService Bristol Business School

Accountable to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean and reports to the Aldridge Institute Board

Accountable for Aldridge Institute Staff ndash Associate Professor 2 x Lecturer and Senior Lecturers and a Centre Administrator

Job Context

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a partnership between Bristol Business School and the Aldridge Foundation with the vision to be internationally renowned for research and initiatives that change the futures of young people shapes the future of education policy and enables a more successful economy This will be achieved by prioritising enterprise skills to enhance social mobility and transforming communities

The Aldridge Institute willbull Secure an international reputation for driving enterprise and entrepreneurship

bull Measure the impact of enterprise education and development of an enterprising mindset

bull Champion at government level the importance and impact of enterprise education

bull Enable more successful businesses to be created

bull Support students in their business start up

bull Offer support to businesses to scale up

bull Become a research institute of excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education

In addition to becoming a world-leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship the Aldridge Institute will demonstrate excellence across a range of knowledge exchange and enrichment activities Specifically it will collaborate with Aldridge schools to develop an approach to enhancing learning and teaching of enterprise skills within the curriculum to create a model which can be shared more widely deliver the UWE Student and Graduate Enterprise Academies develop a High Fliers programme for students with Aldridge schools that can then be accessed by others and develop models for replicable start-up and scale up programmes for business students and graduates

The Aldridge Institute will be at the forefront of influencing and lobbying for enterprise skills to be given greater prominence in education policy The Aldridge Institute is required to produce high quality public outputs through appropriate and respected media with clear evidence of reputation and esteem in areas of research business andor other aspects of knowledge transfer and exchange that meet the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University

The Aldridge Institute has been funded for four years by the Aldridge Foundation and will be jointly overseen by UWE Bristol and the Aldridge Foundation through a board of trustees The centre must become financially self-sufficient within four years

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

To further cement these teachings and share the benefits with wider communities the Foundation established Aldridge Creates ndash flexible modern start-up workspaces for young entrepreneurs and members of the community housed inside schools

The first Aldridge Creates pilot was established at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy when the academy moved to a new state-of-the-art building in September 2010 This success in nurturing young businesses has led to the pilot being rolled-out across more of the academies

The newest addition Kensington Creates was established in 2014 and has already supported nearly 50 student and community-run enterprises Between 2013-2017 there have been 14720 separate student and community examples of enterprise education In the academic year 201617 alone there have been 11000 student and community Team Academy engagements We want this to increase and develop across all the schools that we work with

Aldridge Creates plans to provide services and support for young businesses as well as offering them a physical space to work from Linking business and education in such proximity has a powerful effect on communities which have been starved of ambition But no matter how important these centres are to the students and the community ndash they cannot rely on funding from ever-shrinking school budgets

The Aldridge Effect The work of the Foundation not only benefits young people and their communities but also goes a long way towards solving a common problem faced by employers Business leaders often complain that basic workplace skills such as numeracy communication time-management and working effectively in a team are lacking in those employed straight from school or university

These enterprise skills are also becoming increasingly important because of the pace of the change in industry Innovative technologies are creating some roles and rendering others redundant Flexibility a willingness to continue learning and lateral thinking are becoming highly-prized characteristics ndash all products of an enterprising mindset

These skills will help young people in their first roles but it will also encourage them to keep learning and acquiring further skills as they move throughout their careers creating a future workforce which is better suited to the evolving needs of employers and society This is at the core of the Foundationrsquos work ndash preparing the young people of today for the challenges of tomorrow

The Three As To help it deliver on the promise of societal change the Foundation has developed an ethos based on three key pillars Achievement Aspiration and Ambition

It is our objective and expectation that these aims are achieved alongside improving academic outcomes We believe that young people are best served by developing their enterprise skills in addition to academic success

These pillars have become the strategic priorities with which the Foundation moves into the future We have come a long way in ten years made significant investments into our unique approach and most importantly transformed the lives of people in vulnerable communities across the country But there is still much more to do

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Vision The Aldridge Institute will be internationally renowned for practice based research in enterprise and entrepreneurship education shaping education policy enabling educators to transform the future of young people and building a more successful economy

Mission Committed to championing enterprise skills and entrepreneurship to enhance social mobility transform communities and fuel economic growth

Aldridge Institute

Outcomes

An international reputation for driving and collaborating on

enterprise and entrepreneurship

Measure the impact of enterprise

education and development of an enterprising mindset

Champion at governmental level the importance and impact of enterprise

education

Train educators in how to embed

enterprise skills in learning

Develop innovative replicable models for

embedding enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Create and champion pathways for Young People to

become entrepreneurs increasing and

supporting start up and scale up

To become a research centre of

excellence in enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Aldridge Institute Early Work ProgrammesWe fully expect the incoming Director to work with us to shape the exact nature of the work programme for the Institute However the following are some key activities we expect the Institute will develop in its first few years

Enterprise Skills education in Schools working with the Aldridge Schools the team at the Institute will develop a tiered approach to training for educators in embedding enterprise skills in curriculum and specific pedagogical models which can be replicated and delivered to the wider education community with a view to affecting a system change Opportunities for collaboration with Aldridge staff students and wider communities around the schools will also be developed drawing on the specific skills and resources of Bristol Business School to support this specific group of schools

Research collaboration and impact this programme will create a world leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship It will specifically focus on measuring the impact of enterprising and entrepreneurial learning and teaching and on championing the value of such education at a national level Within this programme opportunities for collaboration will be exploited most notably with the Centre for Economics and Finance and the Centre of Leadership and Change both internationally leading research Centres at UWE Collaboration of this nature will strengthen opportunities for profile raising and for lobbying at governmental level

Student Enterprise Academy this programme will ensure that UWE students develop enterprise skills within their undergraduate curriculum

Graduate Enterprise Academy this programme will focus on ensuring that there is a clear entrepreneurship lsquoofferrsquo to UWE graduates and to the external world This activity will link in closely with the research community and enterprise students during their studies ensuring UWE Bristolrsquos Enterprise Zone is accessible to all

High Fliers this programme will offer a weeklong summer school for the top performing students initially from the Aldridge schools and colleges ndash but once established will be open to other UK and international students At the heart of this programme is the concept of transforming lives of young people

Start up and scale up programme this programme will focus on enabling students and graduates to start up and scale up their businesses This programme will build upon the work that is already taking place at UWE in the Centre for Graduate Enterprise and in the Aldridge Creates spaces as well as our existing executive education offer and our unique Business Advice Clinic in partnership with Osborne Clarke Gregg Latchams DAS Legal TLT and Albert Goodman The outcome will be a replicable model which can be implemented in schools and communities around the country and beyond

Job descriptionPost Title Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Grade J

FacultyService Bristol Business School

Accountable to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean and reports to the Aldridge Institute Board

Accountable for Aldridge Institute Staff ndash Associate Professor 2 x Lecturer and Senior Lecturers and a Centre Administrator

Job Context

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a partnership between Bristol Business School and the Aldridge Foundation with the vision to be internationally renowned for research and initiatives that change the futures of young people shapes the future of education policy and enables a more successful economy This will be achieved by prioritising enterprise skills to enhance social mobility and transforming communities

The Aldridge Institute willbull Secure an international reputation for driving enterprise and entrepreneurship

bull Measure the impact of enterprise education and development of an enterprising mindset

bull Champion at government level the importance and impact of enterprise education

bull Enable more successful businesses to be created

bull Support students in their business start up

bull Offer support to businesses to scale up

bull Become a research institute of excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education

In addition to becoming a world-leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship the Aldridge Institute will demonstrate excellence across a range of knowledge exchange and enrichment activities Specifically it will collaborate with Aldridge schools to develop an approach to enhancing learning and teaching of enterprise skills within the curriculum to create a model which can be shared more widely deliver the UWE Student and Graduate Enterprise Academies develop a High Fliers programme for students with Aldridge schools that can then be accessed by others and develop models for replicable start-up and scale up programmes for business students and graduates

The Aldridge Institute will be at the forefront of influencing and lobbying for enterprise skills to be given greater prominence in education policy The Aldridge Institute is required to produce high quality public outputs through appropriate and respected media with clear evidence of reputation and esteem in areas of research business andor other aspects of knowledge transfer and exchange that meet the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University

The Aldridge Institute has been funded for four years by the Aldridge Foundation and will be jointly overseen by UWE Bristol and the Aldridge Foundation through a board of trustees The centre must become financially self-sufficient within four years

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Vision The Aldridge Institute will be internationally renowned for practice based research in enterprise and entrepreneurship education shaping education policy enabling educators to transform the future of young people and building a more successful economy

Mission Committed to championing enterprise skills and entrepreneurship to enhance social mobility transform communities and fuel economic growth

Aldridge Institute

Outcomes

An international reputation for driving and collaborating on

enterprise and entrepreneurship

Measure the impact of enterprise

education and development of an enterprising mindset

Champion at governmental level the importance and impact of enterprise

education

Train educators in how to embed

enterprise skills in learning

Develop innovative replicable models for

embedding enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Create and champion pathways for Young People to

become entrepreneurs increasing and

supporting start up and scale up

To become a research centre of

excellence in enterprise and

entrepreneurship

Aldridge Institute Early Work ProgrammesWe fully expect the incoming Director to work with us to shape the exact nature of the work programme for the Institute However the following are some key activities we expect the Institute will develop in its first few years

Enterprise Skills education in Schools working with the Aldridge Schools the team at the Institute will develop a tiered approach to training for educators in embedding enterprise skills in curriculum and specific pedagogical models which can be replicated and delivered to the wider education community with a view to affecting a system change Opportunities for collaboration with Aldridge staff students and wider communities around the schools will also be developed drawing on the specific skills and resources of Bristol Business School to support this specific group of schools

Research collaboration and impact this programme will create a world leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship It will specifically focus on measuring the impact of enterprising and entrepreneurial learning and teaching and on championing the value of such education at a national level Within this programme opportunities for collaboration will be exploited most notably with the Centre for Economics and Finance and the Centre of Leadership and Change both internationally leading research Centres at UWE Collaboration of this nature will strengthen opportunities for profile raising and for lobbying at governmental level

Student Enterprise Academy this programme will ensure that UWE students develop enterprise skills within their undergraduate curriculum

Graduate Enterprise Academy this programme will focus on ensuring that there is a clear entrepreneurship lsquoofferrsquo to UWE graduates and to the external world This activity will link in closely with the research community and enterprise students during their studies ensuring UWE Bristolrsquos Enterprise Zone is accessible to all

High Fliers this programme will offer a weeklong summer school for the top performing students initially from the Aldridge schools and colleges ndash but once established will be open to other UK and international students At the heart of this programme is the concept of transforming lives of young people

Start up and scale up programme this programme will focus on enabling students and graduates to start up and scale up their businesses This programme will build upon the work that is already taking place at UWE in the Centre for Graduate Enterprise and in the Aldridge Creates spaces as well as our existing executive education offer and our unique Business Advice Clinic in partnership with Osborne Clarke Gregg Latchams DAS Legal TLT and Albert Goodman The outcome will be a replicable model which can be implemented in schools and communities around the country and beyond

Job descriptionPost Title Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Grade J

FacultyService Bristol Business School

Accountable to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean and reports to the Aldridge Institute Board

Accountable for Aldridge Institute Staff ndash Associate Professor 2 x Lecturer and Senior Lecturers and a Centre Administrator

Job Context

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a partnership between Bristol Business School and the Aldridge Foundation with the vision to be internationally renowned for research and initiatives that change the futures of young people shapes the future of education policy and enables a more successful economy This will be achieved by prioritising enterprise skills to enhance social mobility and transforming communities

The Aldridge Institute willbull Secure an international reputation for driving enterprise and entrepreneurship

bull Measure the impact of enterprise education and development of an enterprising mindset

bull Champion at government level the importance and impact of enterprise education

bull Enable more successful businesses to be created

bull Support students in their business start up

bull Offer support to businesses to scale up

bull Become a research institute of excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education

In addition to becoming a world-leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship the Aldridge Institute will demonstrate excellence across a range of knowledge exchange and enrichment activities Specifically it will collaborate with Aldridge schools to develop an approach to enhancing learning and teaching of enterprise skills within the curriculum to create a model which can be shared more widely deliver the UWE Student and Graduate Enterprise Academies develop a High Fliers programme for students with Aldridge schools that can then be accessed by others and develop models for replicable start-up and scale up programmes for business students and graduates

The Aldridge Institute will be at the forefront of influencing and lobbying for enterprise skills to be given greater prominence in education policy The Aldridge Institute is required to produce high quality public outputs through appropriate and respected media with clear evidence of reputation and esteem in areas of research business andor other aspects of knowledge transfer and exchange that meet the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University

The Aldridge Institute has been funded for four years by the Aldridge Foundation and will be jointly overseen by UWE Bristol and the Aldridge Foundation through a board of trustees The centre must become financially self-sufficient within four years

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Aldridge Institute Early Work ProgrammesWe fully expect the incoming Director to work with us to shape the exact nature of the work programme for the Institute However the following are some key activities we expect the Institute will develop in its first few years

Enterprise Skills education in Schools working with the Aldridge Schools the team at the Institute will develop a tiered approach to training for educators in embedding enterprise skills in curriculum and specific pedagogical models which can be replicated and delivered to the wider education community with a view to affecting a system change Opportunities for collaboration with Aldridge staff students and wider communities around the schools will also be developed drawing on the specific skills and resources of Bristol Business School to support this specific group of schools

Research collaboration and impact this programme will create a world leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship It will specifically focus on measuring the impact of enterprising and entrepreneurial learning and teaching and on championing the value of such education at a national level Within this programme opportunities for collaboration will be exploited most notably with the Centre for Economics and Finance and the Centre of Leadership and Change both internationally leading research Centres at UWE Collaboration of this nature will strengthen opportunities for profile raising and for lobbying at governmental level

Student Enterprise Academy this programme will ensure that UWE students develop enterprise skills within their undergraduate curriculum

Graduate Enterprise Academy this programme will focus on ensuring that there is a clear entrepreneurship lsquoofferrsquo to UWE graduates and to the external world This activity will link in closely with the research community and enterprise students during their studies ensuring UWE Bristolrsquos Enterprise Zone is accessible to all

High Fliers this programme will offer a weeklong summer school for the top performing students initially from the Aldridge schools and colleges ndash but once established will be open to other UK and international students At the heart of this programme is the concept of transforming lives of young people

Start up and scale up programme this programme will focus on enabling students and graduates to start up and scale up their businesses This programme will build upon the work that is already taking place at UWE in the Centre for Graduate Enterprise and in the Aldridge Creates spaces as well as our existing executive education offer and our unique Business Advice Clinic in partnership with Osborne Clarke Gregg Latchams DAS Legal TLT and Albert Goodman The outcome will be a replicable model which can be implemented in schools and communities around the country and beyond

Job descriptionPost Title Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Grade J

FacultyService Bristol Business School

Accountable to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean and reports to the Aldridge Institute Board

Accountable for Aldridge Institute Staff ndash Associate Professor 2 x Lecturer and Senior Lecturers and a Centre Administrator

Job Context

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a partnership between Bristol Business School and the Aldridge Foundation with the vision to be internationally renowned for research and initiatives that change the futures of young people shapes the future of education policy and enables a more successful economy This will be achieved by prioritising enterprise skills to enhance social mobility and transforming communities

The Aldridge Institute willbull Secure an international reputation for driving enterprise and entrepreneurship

bull Measure the impact of enterprise education and development of an enterprising mindset

bull Champion at government level the importance and impact of enterprise education

bull Enable more successful businesses to be created

bull Support students in their business start up

bull Offer support to businesses to scale up

bull Become a research institute of excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education

In addition to becoming a world-leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship the Aldridge Institute will demonstrate excellence across a range of knowledge exchange and enrichment activities Specifically it will collaborate with Aldridge schools to develop an approach to enhancing learning and teaching of enterprise skills within the curriculum to create a model which can be shared more widely deliver the UWE Student and Graduate Enterprise Academies develop a High Fliers programme for students with Aldridge schools that can then be accessed by others and develop models for replicable start-up and scale up programmes for business students and graduates

The Aldridge Institute will be at the forefront of influencing and lobbying for enterprise skills to be given greater prominence in education policy The Aldridge Institute is required to produce high quality public outputs through appropriate and respected media with clear evidence of reputation and esteem in areas of research business andor other aspects of knowledge transfer and exchange that meet the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University

The Aldridge Institute has been funded for four years by the Aldridge Foundation and will be jointly overseen by UWE Bristol and the Aldridge Foundation through a board of trustees The centre must become financially self-sufficient within four years

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Job descriptionPost Title Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Grade J

FacultyService Bristol Business School

Accountable to Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean and reports to the Aldridge Institute Board

Accountable for Aldridge Institute Staff ndash Associate Professor 2 x Lecturer and Senior Lecturers and a Centre Administrator

Job Context

The Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship is a partnership between Bristol Business School and the Aldridge Foundation with the vision to be internationally renowned for research and initiatives that change the futures of young people shapes the future of education policy and enables a more successful economy This will be achieved by prioritising enterprise skills to enhance social mobility and transforming communities

The Aldridge Institute willbull Secure an international reputation for driving enterprise and entrepreneurship

bull Measure the impact of enterprise education and development of an enterprising mindset

bull Champion at government level the importance and impact of enterprise education

bull Enable more successful businesses to be created

bull Support students in their business start up

bull Offer support to businesses to scale up

bull Become a research institute of excellence in enterprise and entrepreneurship education

In addition to becoming a world-leading research centre for enterprise and entrepreneurship the Aldridge Institute will demonstrate excellence across a range of knowledge exchange and enrichment activities Specifically it will collaborate with Aldridge schools to develop an approach to enhancing learning and teaching of enterprise skills within the curriculum to create a model which can be shared more widely deliver the UWE Student and Graduate Enterprise Academies develop a High Fliers programme for students with Aldridge schools that can then be accessed by others and develop models for replicable start-up and scale up programmes for business students and graduates

The Aldridge Institute will be at the forefront of influencing and lobbying for enterprise skills to be given greater prominence in education policy The Aldridge Institute is required to produce high quality public outputs through appropriate and respected media with clear evidence of reputation and esteem in areas of research business andor other aspects of knowledge transfer and exchange that meet the strategic imperatives of the Faculty and University

The Aldridge Institute has been funded for four years by the Aldridge Foundation and will be jointly overseen by UWE Bristol and the Aldridge Foundation through a board of trustees The centre must become financially self-sufficient within four years

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Job PurposeTo lead and direct the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to fulfil its strategic vision and deliver excellence in research professional practice and other aspects of knowledge exchange andor knowledge transfer Be the ambassador for the Aldridge Institute engaging at governmental level (local and central) in establishing the Institute as the leading voice for entrepreneurial and enterprise activity in the UK Ensure the Aldridge Institute is financially self-sustaining within four years whilst achieving its aims and surpassing KPIs

Principal Accountabilities

1 General

bull Driving the continued creation of economic value and impact from excellent research outputs

bull Working with the Aldridge Foundation Board management staff and key stakeholders to review develop and periodically-revise four-year strategic and implementation plans by which the Aldridge Institutersquos mission and vision can be delivered

bull Working with Central Government departments and agencies on the development of policies in research development and innovation and ensuring that Aldridge Institutersquos strategy is at the forefront of these policies

2 Commercial Leadership and Resource Management

bull Develop an annual business plan capable of generating income to cover the actual centreinstitute costs within four years which is realistic and ambitious in terms of future sources of funding Taking responsibility for all aspects of Aldridge Institute operations and management including the delivery of agreed technical strategy objectives metrics and accomplishments ensuring that it operates on a sound financial basis that facilities are fit to deliver the strategic objectives that staff and students are professionally recruited managed and developed that future business prospects are developed to help deliver the agreed strategic objectives and that its accomplishments are well and efficiently communicated

bull Producing and delivering such reports as may be required by the Aldridge Board and UWE including annual reports to the Governing Bodies of UWEAldridge Foundation

3 Academic leadership

bull Working with the Aldridge Institute Board to develop a research and knowledge exchange strategy for the Centre which is consistent with the academic strategy of the faculty and University

bull Manage the successful implementation of strategies and services to ensure that the Institute is delivering excellence setting and meeting the required KPIs and modifying the plan in the light of changing circumstances

bull Ensure ongoing delivery of successful research or knowledge exchange output which is funded from a range of internal and external funding sources including outputs and public works of international standing

bull Promote a culture of innovation continuous improvement efficiency and value for money

bull Develop a clear strategy that will help enrich the undergraduate and post graduate curriculum

bull Develop and implement robust and regular centre institute management arrangements ensuring regular reporting reflection evaluation and planning in all its activities

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

4 People Management

bull Lead develop and motivate a team of staff to ensure ongoing delivery of successful internationally excellent activity that is clearly integrated with teaching enterprise public engagement andor professional practice

bull Ensure that appropriate and proper processes are followed for recruitment performance and development review and workload management

5 Project Management

bull Lead and contribute to cross Faculty and University projects to help to develop new ways of achieving improvements in the area of research andor knowledge exchange

6 Communications

bull Develop and lead collaborative and mutually beneficial partnerships with relevant organisations and individuals outside the University so as to provide a means of stimulating the highest level of achievement within the Centre

bull Ensure good communications within the faculty consulting the Aldridge Institute board Aldridge Schools and other stakeholders on planned development and promoting the Aldridge Institute to a range of internal and external audiences

bull Work with external partners to ensure that enterprise and entrepreneurship education is at the forefront of the national policy agenda

7 Representation

bull Represent and promote the Aldridge Institute the Faculty and University on internal and external bodies committees and boards including attendance at local regional and international events

bull Working with all stakeholders (management staff Aldridge Board UWE Central and Local Government and relevant agencies other third level institutions and industry) to determine the mission and vision for the Centre

bull To develop the reputation of the Aldridge Institute as the leading authority on enterprise and entrepreneurship education both nationally and internationally

bull Increasing and improving the international profile of the Aldridge Institute through the formation of new partnerships and collaborations

Other accountabilities are as set out in the new UWE Academic UWE Manager and relevant National Academic Role Profiles They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Person Specification

QualificationsProfessional membership

Essential

1 An academic or professional qualification at masters level or equivalent in a related discipline

Desirable

1 PhD in a relevant subject areas

2 Included in REF 2014

3 Senior Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Knowledge Skills and Experience

Essential

1 A substantial record of achievement whether as an academic covering teaching research and professional practice in a relevant portfolio area (most likely to be evidenced by being a leading authority in a chosen field with a proven national or international reputation) or as someone with significant commercial accomplishment in a field relevant to Aldridge Institute

2 Experience of leadership within an similarly-based organisation of comparable size and com-plexity

3 Effective leadership skills including the ability to motivate large and diverse multidisciplinary teams in order to achieve a high level of performance

4 Experience of securing continuous improvements to respond to staff and student require-ments to deliver a high level of service

5 Expert research and enquiry methodologies with an ability to develop new knowledge innova-tion and understanding of their field

6 Project management skills and proven ability to develop new ways of working to solve com-plex problems and effect organisational change

7 A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the University and department within a wider higher education context

8 Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners

9 Excellent communication skills including the ability to use advocacy influencing and negoti-ating skills to effect change

10 Expertise in budgeting forecasting and the management of financial and other resources

11 A thorough understanding of how this role can help to enhance the University and Aldridge Foundationsrsquo widening participation equal opportunities and social inclusion agendas and a commitment to translate this understanding in to action

12 Respect for the purposes of the University and a belief in and commitment to the contribu-tion that education can make in society

Desirable

1 Experience of working with governmental bodies NGOs and Think Tanks to influence policy

2 Experience of working with Schools and Colleges

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Appointment as Chair of the Aldridge InstituteAs well as being Director of the Aldridge Institute for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship the successful applicant will also be appointed as Chair of the Aldridge Institute Professors are defined by their distinction standing and leadership in their subjectpractice They will make a significant contribution towards the maintenance and enhancement of the Universityrsquos reputation for research knowledge exchange teaching and scholarship through their contribution to the collective endeavours and through their own research external engagement and teaching

UWE professors are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one of the three core domains and to make a significant contribution to the two others The three core domains are

1 Research with Impact (core domain)

2 Learning and Teaching (core domain)

3 Knowledge Exchange Business and Public Engagement and Innovation (core domain)

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

Salary and benefits As one of Bristolrsquos larger employers we offer a wide range of impressive benefits These include defined benefit pension schemes generous holiday allowances flexible working childcare vouchers an onsite nursery at our Frenchay Campus great training with both personal and professional development and access to an extensive library We also have lifestyle benefits such as discounted membership of our Centre for Sport a staff social group a choir numerous interest groups and access to a range of discounts and commercial benefits through our wider wallet scheme

Annual Leave

We offer generous annual leave which is linked to grade length of service and working hours Current provision for this role is 35 days In addition we offer up to 125 bank holidayclosure days per year

Pension Schemes

We offer three different defined benefit contributory pension schemes to staff

bull Teacherrsquos Pension Scheme (TPS)

bull Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

bull Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) open to existing members only

Travel and Parking

Staff parking is available in and around the university for a small annual fee In addition we offer cycle facilities a Cycle to Work Scheme and an interest free season ticket loan

Other benefits

Further details of the full range of staff benefits can be seen at wwwuweacukstaffbenefits

Our location

Bristol is a thriving hub of social and cultural activity A place with a strong creative and fiercely independent mindset A city with a buzzing music scene great restaurants and interesting business ventures In March 2017 the Sunday Times named Bristol lsquothe best place to live in Britainrsquo Find out more at httpwww1uweacukaboutourstoryunbeatablebristol

How to apply and the selection process The Director of the Aldridge Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise will be appointed by a Selection Committee The University of the West of England and the Aldridge Foundation are jointly funding this position and as such both organisations are being advised and assisted by their executive search partners Harvey Nash Executive Search

Candidates will be selected for interview based on how closely they demonstrate their fit to the Job Description and Person Specification in their application Applications should consist of a full Curriculum Vitae outlining their career history and personal achievements with a covering letter of no more than three pages addressing their motivation for the role and their fit to the Person Specification

Applications should be emailed to educationharveynashcom quoting reference number HN573734 in the subject line of the email

In addition please ensure that you provide the following information

bull The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form

bull Mobile telephone number and home address as well as your personal email address (to be used with discretion)

bull Contact details for two referees Referees should be people who can comment authoritatively on you as a person and as an employee and must include your current or most recent employer or hisher authorised representative Confidential references are taken up on candidates shortlisted for formal interviews However we will refer back to you for confirmation that referees may be approached before any contact is made with them

Your availability for interview during the weeks commencing the 29th January5th February 2018 Final Panel will take place week commencing 26th February 2018 or potentially the week after

For a confidential discussion please contact our recruitment advisers at Harvey Nash

Mark Bate Lead Consultant

Emarkbateharveynashcom T +44 (0) 7966 335 278

Owen Francis Principal Researcher

E owenfrancisharveynashcom T +44 (0) 207 333 1548

Closing date for applications is 2359 hours GMT on Sunday 14 January 2018