Your Career, Reimagined

Director of Human Resources

Leadership role

I am delighted you are considering applying for the post of Director of Human Resources at NTU, one of the UK’s most innovative higher education institutions.

As part of the University’s leadership team and reporting directly to me, you will be joining a successful and ambitious university that is quickly rising up the league tables as well as being recognised for its innovation and dynamism through a number of prestigious national awards.

In shaping our next strategy, we are re-imagining what a university can be. We will be taking bold and distinctive steps to drive even greater excellence. As Director of Human Resources, you will be a key player in delivering and driving our strategy.

If you have the passion and creativity to contribute to the ongoing success of one of the UK’s fastest-rising universities, and you have the insights, experience and ambition to take us forward, I am keen to hear from you.

Steve Denton, Chief Operating Officer and Registrar, Nottingham Trent University

Thank you for your interest in Nottingham Trent University.

Nottingham Trent University is enjoying unprecedented success.

The key opportunities are:

With a host of accolades and accomplishments – including becoming the Guardian’s first University of the Year 2019 – this is an opportunity to shape innovation and excellence in teaching and further enhance the student experience of one of the UK’s most talked-about universities.

The University has a strong vision and clear proposition; summed up by Guardian University Guide editor, Judy Friedberg: “The university delivers overall academic excellence while paying close attention to the success of each individual student, no matter their background.”

Social mobility is a priority since a quarter of our student body is from households with a combined income of £15,000 or less. NTU was the first to sign up to the government’s new social mobility pledge, showing our commitment to working with schools and employers to improve life chances for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Driving the vision As a member of the University Executive Team (UET) make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the university, and in particular the delivery of the Empowering People theme of our strategic plan, University reimagined.

Reimagining the workplaceOur vision is to reimagine future ways of working, and the university workplace, and how the University engages, supports, consults and communicates to get the best from its people.

Championing DiversityYou will lead on innovative ways to diversify our workforce in order to create a culture of encouragement and inclusion of underrepresented members of our community.

Strategic Purpose:

The University’s strategic plan University, reimagined was developed in close partnership with our colleagues, students and stakeholders. It articulates our ambitions across six themes (which are written from the perspective of 2025 looking back on what we have achieved by then):

Creating Opportunity:

We have pursued personalisation of student experience above and beyond expectations. Every student has the potential to develop the knowledge, skills and resilience they seek to create meaning and purpose in their lives. Our global community of lifelong learners has access to flexible courses of equal quality to our celebrated campus provision. The University’s delivery of social mobility through parity of outcomes has bestowed international recognition.

Valuing Ideas:

We have defined, resourced, and promoted a compelling portfolio of world-class research and innovation. We have created new ways for collaborators to share in the spirit of creativity and curiosity that characterises our research, scholarship, and practice.

Enriching Society:

NTU is a widely acknowledged force for good in economic, social and cultural development. We collaborate with those who like us want to address the key challenges of our times and our places.

Embracing Sustainability:

NTU has curated an intergenerational conversation with our students, colleagues, and stakeholders; we are recognised to be the most socially, economically and environmentally responsible University in the UK.

Connecting Globally:

We have gained renown for our truly global perspective. We are not restricted by borders or boundaries and work together to deepen and share our insights and understanding of our world for the benefit of the planet and all its inhabitants.

Empowering People:

Distinctive and disruptive, we have empowered people to do the right thing. We have been bold in pursuing novel solutions and taking unfamiliar paths.

Vice-Chancellor

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies

Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Academic Development and Performance

Deputy Vice-Chancellor - Research and Enterprise

Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

Director of Business Analysis and Development

Director of Human Resources

Director of Finance

The University is comprised of nine academic schools, as follows:

These nine schools cover a wide range of disciplines at undergraduate level, and offer one of the largest postgraduate portfolios in the UK

Structure:

Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

Director of Business Analytics

Director of Finance

Director of Human Resources

Director of Marketing and Communications

(CAMS)

Academic Registry Estates Campus

ServicesDigital

TechnologyGovernance

and Legal

Student Support Services

Director of Marketing and Communications

School of Social Sciences

School of Science and Technology

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

School of Art & Design

School of Architecture, Design and Built Environment

School of Arts and Humanities

Nottingham Business School

Nottingham Law School

Our city.Nottingham is a place where big-city life meets a relaxed vibe, and dynamic culture.

From peaceful parks to big nights, Nottingham’s streets always urge you to try something new. The city of Nottingham is full of cultural attractions and is home to some of the best art galleries, music venues, museums and cinemas in the UK. It’s a city that embraces individuality.

Combining an outstanding mix of city with countryside, this spectacular region boasts a £12.1 billion economy with £1 billion of that currently being spent on bringing our transport and business infrastructure up to a world-class standard. Speedy tram and rail links take you to a multitude of UK destinations, while the East Midlands airport means that you can be in a European city within a couple of hours.

Home of HistoryFrom what many argue is one of the UK’s oldest taverns, to a host of restaurants including Michelin starred Sat Bains, there’s something for every taste. If shopping is your passion, then you are in for a treat as our retail options have seen us ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of our retail experience. And we don’t even need to mention local legend Robin Hood, or his homestead, Sherwood Forest, which is just over 20 miles away and makes the perfect day out.

Where hustle becomes hushedKnown for its beautiful green spaces, over 20% of Nottingham is devoted to public parks and gardens.

A relaxing stroll or bike ride is never too far away, from stunning nature reserves to rolling hills. Our castles, caves and cultural attractions unite the past and present, providing a fascinating place to explore.

Land of heroesWe’re a city of sporting legends – from the oldest professional football club in the world, to sporting giants like Carl Froch, Rebecca Adlington and Stuart Broad. With the world-famous Trent Bridge cricket ground, plus the National Water Sports Centre and many country parks, Nottingham is as varied as it is dynamic.

A sensible choice, for head and heartChoosing a destination for a new home is not just about the culture and transport options, it has to provide you with a good quality of day-to-day life. With living expenses being around five to seven percent lower than the UK average, you will find your income goes that little bit further in Nottingham. Whether you are looking to buy or rent, property across the city stretches from airy loft conversions in the city’s historic Lace Market, to modern riverside apartments. For a family-friendly area, West Bridgford, Mapperley or Beeston might suit your needs, or perhaps one of the gothic Victorian mansions in the Park Estate.

Nottingham is the perfect setting for an exciting new opportunity. If you haven’t made your mind up already, visit www.ntu.ac.uk/nottingham and see why it makes the perfect home.

Human Resources Structure:

Reporting to:

Chief Operating Officer and Registrar

Direct Reports/Reporting Functions:

• HR Operations

• Organisational Development

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Reward and Benefits

Budget:

Approx. expenditure £5.5million

Staff FTE:

Approx. 77

Key accountabilities:

• To enable the University to meet its strategicobjectives through the provision of innovativeHR, policies, procedures and practices.

• To champion the University’s equality,diversity and inclusion agenda.

• Lead and collaborate on the design andimplementation of an integrated talentmanagement succession planning and careerdevelopment strategy.

• Lead on the organisational, leadership andmanagement development of the University toenhance staff performance and leadership andmanagement capabilities.

• Develop competitive reward and recognitionstrategies that attract, motivate andretain staff, and enhance individual andorganisational performance.

• Represent the University externally at a seniorlevel with other academic institutions, publicbodies and external stakeholders, influencingcollaborative partnerships and policydevelopment.

• To foster relationship with key strategicstakeholders including Trade Unions, Board ofGovernors and peers across the sector.

• Lead, motivate and manage the HRDepartment, ensuring the behaviours andattitudes of staff and service delivery reflectsappropriate professional standards.

Person specification:

Experience and knowledge:

• Experience in successful development anddelivery of strategy and driving organisationalchange to deliver successful outcomes.

• Ability to use innovation and creativity to solvecomplex problems.

• Have led a large HR team in a complexenvironment with diverse stakeholders.

• An understanding of the UK higher educationsector would be helpful but not essential.

• Substantial and proven experience ofstrategic HR and OD Leadership, deliveringtransformational change in a complexorganisation.

• Experience of UK employment law andrecognised best practice with the ability toconceptualise and deliver solutions to complexproblems.

• Financially astute, with proven experience ofeffective budget management and delivery oforganisationally aligned reward strategies.

• Evidence of establishing credibility with seniorstaff and engaging with multiple stakeholdersto understand their requirements and adaptsolutions as required to deliver strategic aims.

• Experience of forging demonstrably positiveworking relationships with trade unions andemployee representatives.

• Evidence of engaging with all colleaguesand key stakeholder groups and translatingagendas into University culture and practice.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate highperforming teams.

• Experience of implementing staff engagementstrategies.

Personal Attributes:

• Perceptive, with excellent judgement andhighly developed emotional intelligence.

• Personal credibility with excellentambassadorial, negotiation and influencingskills.

• Leads authentically, demonstrating andarticulating high expectations of self andothers to improve and sustain performance.

• An articulate, diplomatic and persuasivecommunicator, both verbally and in writing.

• Consultative, able to work collaborativelywhile providing constructive challenge andholding senior colleagues to account.

• Possessing a high degree of integrity, honestyand openness.

• Strong commitment to equality, diversity andinclusion.

• Resilient, able to work well in a fast-changingenvironment, sometimes under pressure andmanaging conflicting priorities.

Qualifications:

Full membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (or equivalent experience).

• Evidence of continuing professionaldevelopment.

Director of Human Resources Job Description:

Role purpose:

As a member of the University Executive Team (UET) make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of the university, and in particular the delivery of the Empowering People theme of our strategic plan, University re-imagined.

• To lead on reimagining future ways ofworking, and the university workplace, andon how the university engages, supports,consults and communicates to get the bestfrom its people.

• To lead on the innovative ways todiversify our workforce to create a cultureof encouragement and inclusion ofunderrepresented members of our community.

• To exemplify and embed “Our Principles, OurWays”.

• To provide strategic leadership of the HRDepartment, forging strong relationshipsacross both academic and professional servicecolleagues.

Head of HR Operations

Professional Services

Head of HR Operations Academic

Head of Organisational Development

Head of EDI and Wellbeing

Head of Reward and

Benefits

HR BusinessPartner

Resourcing

Director of Human Resources

PA to Director of Human Resources

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to the University, an executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Ed Pritchard on +44(0)203 457 0948.

The closing date for applications is noon on Friday, 11th September 2020.

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV.

• A covering letter setting out your interest in the role and details of how youmatch the experience criteria in the person specification.

• Please include current salary details and the names and email addressesof two referees in either your CV or covering letter. Referees will not beapproached until the final stages and not without prior permission fromcandidates.

• Please complete an Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form.

• Completed applications should be uploaded atwww.andersonquigley.com/candidates using the reference AQ983.

How to apply: