The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, qualities, and experience: (*How identified and assessed – AP = application, I = interview)

Criteria

Essential

• Proven experience in working with a CEO/VC/MD with a focus on portfolio management and strategic delivery. (AP, I) • Significant experience in providing constructive challenge to senior staff to support the delivery of strategic objectives in a timely fashion and on budget. (AP, I) • Significant experience in strategic planning, performance monitoring of institutional objectives at a senior level. (AP, I) • Strong analytical skills with experience in using data and KPIs to drive improvement. (AP, I) • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, influencing and cross-functional collaboration. (AP, I) • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. (AP, I) • Proven experience of working to commercial/financial targets and ability to negotiate and deliver “deals” within and beyond the organisation. (AP, I)

Desirable

• Experience within higher education sector or a similarly complex multi-objective multi-stakeholder organisation. (AP) • Experience in leading a portfolio or programme management Office. (AP) • Professional qualifications in project or programme management. (AP)

Our expectations

There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate: • Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported. • Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues. • Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace. • Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. • Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities.

About King’s College London 

King’s College London is consistently ranked one of the top 7 Universities in the UK, and amongst the top 40 universities in the world, has a turnover exceeding £1.3 Bn, is the fourth oldest university in England, and is based in the heart of London. Kings has over 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King’s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King’s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King’s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King’s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress.

Our Faculties

Our comprehensive range of disciplines are organised into nine Faculties: • Faculty of Arts & Humanities • Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences • Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine • Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences • Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy • Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care • Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience • King’s Business School • The Dickson Poon School of Law

To apply for this post you will need to register on the King’s College London job opportunities page and submit the application form, along with the following: • a concise statement setting out your reasons for applying for the post and highlighting the particular skills and experience which you feel you would bring to the role (two pages maximum) • a curriculum vitae

Longlisted candidates will be invited to meet the Vice-Chancellor ahead of formal shortlisting, between 7th-10th July. For those shortlisted, we will arrange further stakeholder engagement between 14th- 29th July. Final panel interviews will be held on 30th July.

Equal opportunities

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Vision 2029 which sets out the roadmap for King’s ambition to provide an exceptional student experience and to be an employer of choice. Integral to this is ensuring equality of opportunity and outcome, recognising, celebrating and improving our diversity and inclusion. As a responsible employer we aim to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation. Our commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected, but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. All King’s students, staff and affiliates are responsible for meeting these commitments to value diversity and create an inclusive environment. King's will support and equip all members of its community to do this, embedding inclusion throughout the university’s policies, procedures, and practices.