I am responsible for the strategic, operational and financial management of the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division in support of its academic objectives. The Division has over 5,000 staff and over 3000 students. Its annual turnover is in excess of £0.5bn and it operates across the global with staff and students working in over 25 countries with major overseas activities in China, Kenya, Thailand and Vietnam. I lead a team of 140 professional support staff based across… Show more I am responsible for the strategic, operational and financial management of the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division in support of its academic objectives. The Division has over 5,000 staff and over 3000 students. Its annual turnover is in excess of £0.5bn and it operates across the global with staff and students working in over 25 countries with major overseas activities in China, Kenya, Thailand and Vietnam. I lead a team of 140 professional support staff based across Oxford.I work closely with the Head of Division, Professor Gavin Screaton, and Heads of Department providing strategic advice and operational support to their academic leadership of the Division and its departments. An important part of my role is to represent the Division’s interests across the broader University and within key partnerships the Division and University has with the NHS, funders, industry and the rest of the higher education sector. Show less

Lead the Strategic Planning and Projects and Research Coordination and Planning teams within the Divisional Office of the Medical Sciences Division (5,000 staff and students, turnover £300m+)Main areas of expertise and responsibility are academic and financial planning, resource allocation, governance, capital funding and planning, the management and delivery of large capital and strategic projects, external stakeholder relations, the Divisional Office budget, the relationship with the… Show more Lead the Strategic Planning and Projects and Research Coordination and Planning teams within the Divisional Office of the Medical Sciences Division (5,000 staff and students, turnover £300m+)Main areas of expertise and responsibility are academic and financial planning, resource allocation, governance, capital funding and planning, the management and delivery of large capital and strategic projects, external stakeholder relations, the Divisional Office budget, the relationship with the NHS, chairing Project Sponsor Groups. Act as the main administrative point of contact with the central University for matters related to the management of resources and the delivery of projects and work closely with Heads of Department, the Deputy Head of Division (Finance and Physical Capital), Associate Head of Division (Research), Head of Division, Pro Vice Chancellor (Planning and Resources), Pro Vice Chancellor (Research), Director of Finance and other University senior management in delivering the Division’s objectives. Show less

Responsible for wide range of business planning activities with the University of Oxford Medical Sciences Division. Including: developing the Division's Five-Year Planning, overseeing its capital programme, assessing business cases for new posts and projects, coordinating resource allocation, and leading on particular strategic projects for the Division.