Location: Liverpool Business School, Mount Pleasant Campus although staff may be asked to work in any location within the University. Mobility between locations will be subject to the exigencies of the service. Introduction: To act as academic leader for a programme, or group of programmes and/or CPD, with responsibility for the client relationship (where appropriate), the development and delivery of the programme(s), and to contribute to income generation in the portfolio. Subject knowledge in an area relevant to executive education delivery is required, such as leadership, strategy, management, change management, organisational behaviour or organisational development. Purpose of the role To provide academic leadership in the design and delivery of a range of high quality programmes of study. Help drive and embed the Teaching and Learning strategy within the School and University. Lead scholarship, research and professional and knowledge exchange activities. Carry out assigned senior administrative tasks and support the management and strategic planning processes of the school and the university. Teaching and Learning

• Initiate and lead in the development and delivery of a range of programmes of study
at various levels, including collaborative and international portfolio development.
• Ensure that the teaching and professional activities of the School are maintained in
accordance with accepted professional / University standards.
• Take responsibility for the regular review and updating of course content and
teaching materials.
• Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching techniques and assessment
procedures that are underpinned by scholarship and research across the breadth or depth of subject area.
• Develop new and novel methods of curriculum delivery
• Contribute at Faculty and University level to the development of academic standards
for programmes and quality assurance policy and procedures.
• Lead on the enhancement of the student experience outside of the delivery and
design of modules.
• Deal with student disciplinary matters and complaints that have been referred by
other members of the team. Research and Scholarship
• Contribute to the development of teaching and learning strategies. Work in
conjunction with others to apply subject knowledge to practice.
• Identify and develop research objectives and proposals for own and joint research.
• Engage in pedagogic and practitioner research and other scholarly activities and act
as project/team leader.
• Publish pedagogic and professional scholarship related to specialism and be
recognised by national scholars in their area.
• Participate in regional, national and international collaborative projects.
• Lead the development and submission of proposals to secure funding for teaching
development activities.
• Lead the development of knowledge exchange activities by e.g. establishing
research and or educational links with industry, influencing public policy and the professions
• Be involved /take on leadership roles in academic and professional networks. Play a
role in relevant national professional body or recognised pedagogic events.
• Achieve external recognition as an established authority and contribute to the wider
academic or professional community. Leadership and Management
• Contribute to the overall management of the school in areas such as administration
and budget planning and be involved in school level strategic planning.
• Provide advice on departmental strategic issues, student recruitment, staffing,
research direction and contribute to the strategic development of the department.
• Carry out a thematic or strategic role at School/Faculty/University level
• Take responsibility for the management of quality, audit and other assessment
process as appropriate.
• Lead and ensure the effectiveness of a major project/programme/consultancy,
coordinating the work of a team, developing and/or improving procedures, resource management, organising and promoting interdisciplinary studies, and developing collaborative arrangements to support teaching.
• Identify opportunities for the strategic development of new programmes or
appropriate areas of activity and contribute to and take responsibility for implementing these ideas.
• Ensure that teams within the department work together. Act to resolve conflicts
within and between teams.
• May be required to carry out line management., Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working
relationships with other team members.
• Support colleagues with less experience and advise on personal development;
train/advise on own area of expertise where appropriate; coach and support colleagues in developing research.
• Attend and make a positive contribution to relevant school meetings. Lead,
participate in and assist the work of committees, working parties and panels etc.
• Set up, develop and sustain new relationships with client organisations, professional
bodies or other universities/networks, provide consultancy/ professional advice to such bodies or act in the capacity of external examiner to other institutions.
• Generate external recognition for self and school and participate in engagement
activity such as community liaison. Contribute to the creation and/or development of social enterprise, cultural enrichment or outreach events beyond the Universities own initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and
prospective students, staff, and visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public.
• Promote the University's values of an inclusive and diverse community.
Values and Regulations
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director
of Liverpool Business School .
• Commitment to LJMU's values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy,
the AUA (Association of University Administrators) Statement of Values and AUA CPD Framework.
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic
and Environmental responsibilities; the post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU's Environment and Sustainability Policy.
• The post-holder's mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been
agreed by the University's Strategic Management Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University's Safety Management Code of Practice MCP1 Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy.
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to
externally funded projects such as research or EU projects.

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Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35 hour working week. 17.5% employer contributions to pensions for non-academic staff enrolled into Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS). Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year. Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job-shares, flexible working hours and part-time roles where possible. Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing. Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning. Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action - be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change. Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks. Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days. Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day-today purchases across a range of retail outlets. Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme. Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.