Interim appointment as professional services counterpart to the Dean, with a particular focus on:- developing the academic strategic case and business plan for an eight-figure capital investment in the Winchester School of Arts- refining the approach to strategic and business planning, and in particular supporting the leadership team towards a more focussed and deliverable set of priorities- refining the strategic case for £100m+ investment in an institute for medical… Show more Interim appointment as professional services counterpart to the Dean, with a particular focus on:- developing the academic strategic case and business plan for an eight-figure capital investment in the Winchester School of Arts- refining the approach to strategic and business planning, and in particular supporting the leadership team towards a more focussed and deliverable set of priorities- refining the strategic case for £100m+ investment in an institute for medical innovation- overseeing the implementation of a new structure for the Faculty Operating Service and building the confidence and capability of the team. Show less

This role was all about putting good foundations into place, with a particular focus on leading the development of a Five Year Strategic Plan (as a prioritised set of things to do, rather than a shiny but vague document) and building the capability and confidence of the planning community. I'm confident that I left behind a group of people more engaged with thinking strategically than when I arrived - and that's probably more important an outcome than the strategic plan itself.Along the… Show more This role was all about putting good foundations into place, with a particular focus on leading the development of a Five Year Strategic Plan (as a prioritised set of things to do, rather than a shiny but vague document) and building the capability and confidence of the planning community. I'm confident that I left behind a group of people more engaged with thinking strategically than when I arrived - and that's probably more important an outcome than the strategic plan itself.Along the way there were many other positive outcomes that I led too, for example introducing a pricing strategy for taught programmes, winning £5.7m in OfS funding for new teaching laboratories, and new MoUs with NHS Trusts to underpin future research collaboration. Show less

As the most senior professional services role in a Faculty with a £100m turnover, I've led a cross-functional team to deliver major cultural and operational change.Some of the biggest projects have been leading a review of the professional services delivery across four faculties (c. 350fte), establishing a new Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, transferring the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health to Newcastle University, co-authoring two successful £10m+ multi-University… Show more As the most senior professional services role in a Faculty with a £100m turnover, I've led a cross-functional team to deliver major cultural and operational change.Some of the biggest projects have been leading a review of the professional services delivery across four faculties (c. 350fte), establishing a new Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences, transferring the School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health to Newcastle University, co-authoring two successful £10m+ multi-University partnership bids and an eight-figure sale of a commercial unit.The 'day job' covered the range you'd expect of a senior leader: leading and motivating teams, strategic planning, investing in people development, budget and resource management, estate planning, governance and more. Show less

In this key role working alongside the University Executive Committee and academic governing bodies, I made a significant difference across the policy, governance and compliance spheres. As well as bringing the approach to governance into the era of online meetings and documentation, I played a pivotal role in the modernisation of the University’s governing documents ('Statutes') and worked with the University Secretary on a comprehensive review of university governance. Alongisde this I became… Show more In this key role working alongside the University Executive Committee and academic governing bodies, I made a significant difference across the policy, governance and compliance spheres. As well as bringing the approach to governance into the era of online meetings and documentation, I played a pivotal role in the modernisation of the University’s governing documents ('Statutes') and worked with the University Secretary on a comprehensive review of university governance. Alongisde this I became the go-to person on compliance with the Charities Act. Most importantly I was the 'human face' of governance - able to put issues in terms that were relevant and accessible to colleagues and students - without ever compromising on the quality or precision of advice. Show less

As a change manager and release manager I played a vital role in supporting major IT releases for multi-national corporations (with a focus on finance and ERP systems). Through developing, co-ordinating and implementing information system solutions I developed my skills in project management, monitoring of project budgets, and being able to produce management information that is accessible and valuable. It also gave me a great grounding in process re-engineering through Lean and other… Show more As a change manager and release manager I played a vital role in supporting major IT releases for multi-national corporations (with a focus on finance and ERP systems). Through developing, co-ordinating and implementing information system solutions I developed my skills in project management, monitoring of project budgets, and being able to produce management information that is accessible and valuable. It also gave me a great grounding in process re-engineering through Lean and other methodologies. Woking with a team based across Newcastle and Manila, it helped me build confidence in supporting team and individual development across cultures and working remotely. Show less