RGU Director of the Digital Interactions & Visualisation Centre

APPOINTMENT OF

DIRECTOR OF THE DIGITAL INTERACTIONS AND VISUALISATION CENTRE

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THE OPPORTUNITY the context Other related initiatives UNIVERSITY STRATEGY THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY TRACK RECORD ONE CAMPUS, ONE VISION ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE DIRECTOR OF THE DIGITAL INTERACTIONS AND VISUALISATION CENTRE - ROLE PROFILE - CANDIDATE PROFILE SUMMARY OF CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS HOW TO APPLY

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THE OPPORTUNITY Robert Gordon University (RGU) is the top modern university in the UK, with a track record of success and a reputation as an innovative and ambitious university.

’THE TOP MODERN UNIVERSITY IN THE UK’ IN ‘THE TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE’ - THREE YEARS IN A ROW

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Our new Digital Interaction and Visualisation Centre is a commercially focused centre that brings together design, information communication and visualisation, and interactive systems technologies. This Centre will be a focus of industry engagement and entrepreneurial talent development. The Director will lead the establishment of this Centre, the formation of its future agenda and ensure its long-term growth. This post presents the right person with an opportunity to create a significant new future agenda enabling RGU to fulfil its ambition as a leader in the creative economy in the north-east of Scotland and beyond.

As a senior member of the School’s management team, the Director will have a leading role in achieving our commercial ambitions. You are expected to capitalise on the current strong industry interest in the concept of multidisciplinary digital media skills. The initial space and investment already identified are just the beginning. You will need to be proficient in business planning and bidding for external funding to support the growth of the Digital Interactions and Visualisation Centre.

To succeed in the role you will need to provide leadership, vision and drive required to plan, develop and establish this activity.

Commitment is required to create this facility and make it a key part of the regional economic prosperity and on-going regeneration. Leading the formation of this brand new entity will require inspiration and flair matched with business acumen.

Robert Gordon University is a leading innovative university with an established track record of industry engagement. RGU has an outstanding track record for teaching and learning. The Sunday Times

Leading the formation of new commercially focused project teams

named us as their Scottish University of the Year 2011, the Times

will require excellent people skills. Often working across established

University guide consistently places Robert Gordon University as top

boundaries you will be drawing on skilled staff to ensure projects are

new University in the UK, a position supported by one of the UK’s

delivered to client needs.

best graduate employment records. We are the best university in the UK for employment with over 97.7% of our undergraduates in work or

As well as demonstrating effective leadership and management you will

further study within 6 months, our success in this area is on par with

need to be an instinctive and trustworthy networker across the institution

the finest universities in the UK.

and beyond. The establishment of networks across RGU and with external partners and clients will be a critical to the success of the Lab.

The University has developed a set of new strategic initiatives. It has identified Digital Interactions as a key theme within the Cultural and

You will be a capable professional who can manage projects, clients

Creative Industries strategy. We are establishing the Centre of Digital

and production. The post holder is expected to contribute to teaching,

Interactions and Visualisation as an inter-disciplinary commercial

projects and curriculum development as appropriate.

project and incubator unit. Whilst based within the School of Computer Science and Digital Media, the Centre will draw on skills, projects and activities from across the University.

The School of Computing Science and Digital Media has made a strategic shift towards the design and application of interactive, digital media systems, including mobile and web apps, media analytics, human interaction and augmented reality interfaces. Building on its outstanding track record for knowledge exchange engagements, the formation of this Centre is a key part of the School’s future plan.

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THE CONTEXT REGIONAL The growth of enterprises in the north-east of Scotland is outstripping

Moreover, there are new opportunities in digital media and interactive

that in the rest of Scotland. Between 2010 and 2012 Aberdeen alone

systems that can be built on through:

had a 17% increase in enterprises with approximately a 305 increase in

GVA per head. According to the Cities Outlook report 2014 Aberdeen

companies in the sector to build on the strength across the

was second only to London in terms of business start-ups and is one

Scottish digital media sector.

of the top ten with fastest private sector jobs growth. At present, the

digital industry has a minimal acknowledged presence in the North-

East of Scotland compared with elsewhere in Scotland. However the

digital sector is pervasive across other industries. Indeed, there was

a 43% growth in the whole of the Creative and Cultural Industries

sector from 2003 to 2011 across the region. There is clear potential for

and public service bodies, with the current offering being

data exploration, the application of digital media, and exploitation of

perceived as highly fragmented.

smart analysis of social media data in the region – in oil and gas, public

services, tourism, amongst others.

is ranked alongside London and the South East as having

“largest share of high web businesses”

• The call for support for start-up and growth of small

• The aim of the sector to achieve a “step-change” in the nation’s global positioning.

• The drive to support the rural creative economy and a related plan to upgrade the broadband infrastructure across Scotland.

• The need to improve coordination of services across industry

• Business engagement for the digital media sector in Scotland

An external market review has shown that there is significant

opportunity in the area of creating and exploiting digital interactions.

companies in the area, and the use of other 2D/3D simulated

Web and mobile applications are an area of strong market growth. As

environments in the oil and gas industry.

businesses interact with customers and consumers via digital platforms they create rich and complex data with significant potential value, so smart understanding of the media is also a rich opportunity.

Latent demand for support in small businesses has already been evident in our dePICT knowledge exchange project, with over 30 engagements in two years many resulting in follow on projects.

In addition, we anticipate further developing an entrepreneurial and innovative culture with an emphasis on growing and supporting small businesses in the digital technology domain. We are working with Aberdeen City Council to establish a digital incubator hub funded through a £1m DCMS grant – and this Centre would be the focus for that activity.

• The presence of a number of e-learning and visualisation

UNIVERSITY The skills and capabilities within Robert Gordon University provide

and use of design in practice to organisational settings. The Product

a platform whereby the University can address regional and national

Design team has research and practice expertise in the importance of

economic and skills development priorities and employer demand in

the creative industries to a manufacturing base and human experiences.

the area of digital media and associated technologies.

This work has been facilitated through access to 3D modelling, printing and imaging.

The fields of interest in the School of Computing Science and Digital Media include the application of intelligent search capability and

Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment is

knowledge extraction in areas of digital media, such as video and sound

particularly interested in Building Information Management, smart

retrieval, the modelling and visualisation of activity in areas of social

cities, urban regeneration, and energy modelling and feedback in

media, and the development of user-centred gesture-based interfaces.

building design. There is a strong digital connection to all of these

Our research is applied in many domains including health, energy,

areas, including visualisation and 3D scanning technologies.

tourism, environment and entertainment.

Aberdeen Business School has a department focusing on media Grays School of Art and Design provides a wide portfolio in relation

and communication in areas such as digital marketing and corporate

to the creative sector. Key areas of interest to the incubator are: in the

communication using social media. In addition the Business School has

C4Di project the School applied aspects of information visualisation

expertise in entrepreneurism and launching technology companies through our Centre for Entrepreneurism.

OTHER RELATED INITIATIVES

RGU is involved in three new Scottish Innovation Centres in sensors,

There is also a planned Centre of Northern Culture and Design.

oil and gas, and data. The Data Lab proposal is particularly relevant

Recognising the University’s breadth of activity across a range of

here. Almost every aspect of our society is influenced by data. Data,

disciplines from Art through Architecture, Tourism and Management to

and the information locked inside, is now recognised as the definitive

Librarianship and Information Management, the Centre aims to provide

source for competitive advantage in every sector. This trend has been

research and consultancy services on the region’s unique and distinctive

headlined as “Big Data”, however volume is only one of the defining

cultural identity, heritage and provenance. It will likely focus on a

characteristics of emerging trends in the information age. Information

number of themes such as cultural strategy, development of tourism,

literacy, interaction with data and digital analytics of interactions are

culture’s role in other economic sectors (particularly food and drink),

all pertinent opportunities. RGU will be one of the three hubs for the

place making and branding, and urban and rural built environments.

Data Lab if the funding is approved.

RGU is creating an SME Hub in its Schoolhill premises. The SME hub

In parallel, we are also building our capacity with an R&D Centre

is a step change in delivering benefits to the SME community through

for Smart Data Technologies provides a collaborative hub involving

student work experience. This hub is a support infrastructure to

academic and industry partners where purpose-driven research in

enable interaction between students and SMEs, to further enhance

data analytics technologies is transformed into demand-led innovative

our student placement, project and broader work experience activity.

applications within the Oil & Gas industry. It exploits the industry’s

The hub is focused on supporting SMEs engage with the expertise

vast amounts of data to build intelligent tools. This Centre will lead to

and resource available in the RGU student body, and in turn its

spin outs and company relationships that would be augmented by the

academic faculty.

investment proposed here.

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FACILITIES The new single campus brings together facilities in a variety of production and design technology and resources. Facilities include top end graphics and rendering technology, an observation lab for evaluation of human interactions, a newly created green room including motion capture equipment, and audio broadcast and editing studios.

Of course, with Grays Art and Design School as part of the University we can call on the immense opportunities that School can offer.

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A Clear Future for a leading university in a new era OUR VISION

In order to achieve our vision, we will commit ourselves to a set of key strategic aims:

RGU aspires to be recognised, in Scotland and beyond, as a

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Teaching and learning: inspire all individuals to achieve their

maximum potential and excel in the world of tomorrow.

of the education it offers. It will be known for the impact

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Extending access to learning: enable individuals to achieve their

of its teaching, scholarship and translational research, the

ambitions throughout life whatever their circumstances.

employability of its graduates, its influence in the region and

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Student experience: support students and graduates to enjoy and

nation, its growing global profile, and its strong interdisciplinary

prosper within a vibrant learning community.

focus on a small number of key questions and issues of concern

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Research: be recognised for our contribution to the growth of

to the local and global community. It will achieve its goals in

innovation through advancing internationally excellent

partnership with academic, voluntary, public and business

translational research in our areas of strategic focus.

organisations that share its ideals and aspirations.

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Commercialisation: harness our intellectual and physical assets

so they generate value to the economy and are profitable to

the university.

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The regional community: contribute to and be an active leader in

the development of the regional community.

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Partnerships: secure strategic partnerships with a small number of

globally recognised universities and companies that will support

the university’s key ambitions.

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Our university: empower staff and students to develop a strong

and engaged community.

distinctive university leading and shaping the debate on the future of higher education and placing students at the centre

The university will enter the global university rankings, diversify and secure its income and resources, and enter into close collaborative agreements with key strategic partners.

RGU will be a model university of the future and will shape its own culture, practice and organisation accordingly.

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THE PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY

The University prides itself in producing highly valued graduates. Our clear focus on professional education coupled with strong links to the public and third sectors and to the science industry, means the University has one of the UK’s best graduate employment records.

Our Estates Master Plan has created the best riverside campus in Europe. This, together with our Virtual Learning Environment, will assure continued provision of a first class learning experience for all our students, both on and off campus.

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“ Kreopix currently comprises of 2 RGU graduates both with a 1st class honours in Computing for Graphics and Animation. At Kreopix we provide a wide range of digital media services including 3d animation, app development, video production and web development to clients ranging from small local businesses to large oil and gas companies. Our services derive from the industry standard skills we learnt at RGU. My colleague and I could not have started Kreopix without these skills and the contacts gained from our time at RGU. “ Jamie McDonald, Creative Director, Kreopix

The journey of Robert Gordon University has been an impressive one. We have become known as an educational innovator, a strong partner for the city and shire and local education institutions, a university that understands the needs and priorities of business, industry and the public services, and a place of learning that provides students with real advantages as they embark upon their professional careers. We have invested to create a state-of-the-art campus at Garthdee,

“Robert Gordon’s branding as ‘the professional

complemented by our virtual learning environment.

university’ couldn’t be more appropriate. It

These are the achievements of the staff and students of

beats every other university in the most recent

the RGU community, who will continue to be central to

employment figures.”

what the university can achieve in the future.

Sunday Times

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‘PROFESSIONAL’ IS OUR WATCHWORD FOR THE WAY WE TREAT ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING AND ESPECIALLY OUR STUDENTS. IT GUIDES THE WAY WE WORK TOGETHER, AND DEFINES WHAT WE EXPECT FROM EACH OTHER. OUR HERITAGE The name Robert Gordon has been synonymous with education in Aberdeen since 1750 when the original college was founded from his bequest. With the addition of Gray’s School of Art in 1885, the School of Pharmacy in 1898 and the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in 1957, the original college has evolved over the years into a substantial university – a leading institution of learning still able to draw upon this rich heritage.

You can view a short video about the university at http://www. rgu.ac.uk/about/about-robert-gordon-university/about-rgu We offer an impressive range of professionally focused courses

THE UNIVERSITY TODAY

across the arts and design, management, engineering and

The University generates an annual group income of around

computing, health and social care and the applied sciences and

£94 million through corporate programmes, consultancy and

technology. We are particularly focused on developing our key

other business engagement, research income and fee paying or

areas of strength – energy, health and social care, the creative

funded students.

industries and the knowledge economy.

We currently employ approximately 1600 members of staff and deliver courses to around 16,500 students.

THE VIRTUAL CAMPUS

Of the 16,500 students:

The University has established a significant e-Learning capability,

22% are engaged in distance learning and corporate courses

based around the ‘Moodle’ virtual learning environment. This is

60% Full time and 40% Part time

used to support an extensive range of distance learning courses

64% Undergraduate and 36% Postgraduate students

and to support the learning of on-campus students in blended approaches. Effective use of appropriate technologies is a key

Of the Undergraduates:

element of the University’s plans to extend distance learning

27% attend Aberdeen Business School

provision, including corporate learning, and to enhance the

27% enrolled in Design and Technology courses

learning experience of all students.

46% enrolled in Health and Social Care courses Of the Postgraduates: 57% in Aberdeen Business School 24% in Design and Technology courses 19% in Health and Social Care courses

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NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE – AN ASSOCIATE COLLEGE The strength of our regional commitment and also our understanding of the social inclusion wider access agenda is reflected in our partnership with North East Scotland College, the largest FE College in Scotland. This is a truly outstanding alliance recognised by the Scottish Funding Council as a model for others. The College is an associated college of the University and there are articulation agreements across many subject areas leading to 2+1 and 2+2 progression.

COMMERCIAL LINKS Our strong links with industry have delivered corporate alliances, CPD programmes and consultancy both in the UK and overseas. The deployment of blended learning through the Moodle Virtual Learning Environment has further expanded our capability for working with corporate partners and SMEs world-wide. Enterprising research is undertaken by groups throughout the University and the results contribute to knowledge exchange activities across diverse

INTERNATIONAL

commercial sectors.

Our strategy is of ‘internationalisation’ of the total student experience for all students. This includes the curriculum, work placements and the wider experience they have interacting with our staff and the community. International students have long been attracted to Robert Gordon University and contributed much to our cultural fabric. Indeed, in recent years, increasing numbers of international students have made ours a truly international campus. 19% of the total student population come from outside the EU. Expanding our cultural and commercial links with overseas organisations has helped to create many exciting opportunities for our staff and students to work abroad.

Our commitment to internationalisation is evident in the establishment of an International College at the University in partnership with Navitas. Following the launch of the College in September 2011, we expect to significantly increase our recruitment of international undergraduate students at a time when our recruitment of international postgraduate students is coming under greater pressure.

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TRACK RECORD LEAGUE TABLES

• IDEAS – Institute for Innovation, Design and

RGU maintains strong links with industry and can trump all competition with its 97.1% employment rate.

Sustainability Research

Topics: Engineering; Environmental Science; Computing;

Architecture & Built Environment and Art & Design.

The Daily Telegraph July 2012

In July 2013, HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) officially recognised RGU as the university with the UK’s best graduate employment record.

• IHWR - Institute for Health & Wellbeing Research

For five successive years, Robert Gordon University has

Topics: Pharmacy & Life Sciences; Health Sciences; Applied

Social Studies and Nursing & Midwifery.

• ImaGeS – Institute for Management, Governance and

retained the position of best modern university in the UK (The Times Sep 2012) and we consistently maintain one of the UK’s best graduate employment records. In 2012 The Times, The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph all rated Robert Gordon University the top university in Scotland for Graduate employment.

RESEARCH In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, Robert Gordon University achieved outstanding results with over 70% of research being classified as of international quality. The University was ranked the top modern Scottish University for research quality, with ‘world class’ research activity in 8 out of the 11 subjects returned. More recently, Robert Gordon University was named the top modern university in the UK in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 which highlighted our top quality teaching and research.

The University has built on this excellence with the establishment of three multi-disciplinary Research Institutes.

They have become the focus for strategic investment and management of research within the University. Membership of the Institutes crosses our Faculty boundaries with each institute being thematic, rather than discipline based, carrying out research which is relevant to the wider community.

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Society Research

Topics: Business & Enterprise; Governance & Society and

Information & Communication.

one campus, one vision - garthdee 2020

THE UNIVERSITY PREPARED AND APPROVED ITS ESTATES STRATEGY IN 1994, COVERING A 20-25 YEAR PLANNING PERIOD. WE HAVE ONE VISION FOR THE FUTURE – TO LOCATE ALL OUR STAFF AND STUDENTS, BY 2020, ON ONE CAMPUS AT THE STUNNING RIVERSIDE SETTING OF GARTHDEE. The first phase, the consolidation of six sites into two, (Garthdee

THE MASTERPLAN 2009 AIMS TO:

and Schoolhill) was essentially complete by 2004. To date we have invested over £100 million in new buildings and upgrading

• Consolidate all academic and administrative activities on

facilities for students. These have included the Aberdeen

the Garthdee Campus site in order to create the finest

Business School, the Faculty of Health and Social Care, as well

riverside learning environment in Europe

as a state of the art Sports Centre, modern onsite nursery and a

• Create a clearly legible campus heart, focused around a

health centre open to staff, students and the local community.

student-centred experience • Develop a new and unified academic development on

The second phase, our ‘Masterplan’, is a £170 million campus development project at our Garthdee campus which will culminate in the realisation of our vision - one campus at Garthdee by 2020. Summer 2013 saw the completion of Riverside East, providing accommodation for schools formerly located on the Schoolhill site, a new library and new social facilities.

the eastern portion of the site in order to gain from the advantages of co-location and collaboration between disciplines • Retain and enhance the landscaped qualities of the site and seek to achieve a stronger relationship between buildings and the riverside setting • Develop the Garthdee Campus in a sustainable, phased

It will also allow staff and students from different disciplines to

manner reflecting the availability of project funding

benefit from working more closely together on interdisciplinary

• Re-utilise appropriate areas within existing buildings to

themes which are so important in today’s society and economy.

form a more holistic and integrated campus

The new facilities will complement the University’s existing

• Develop a new focus for arrival/entrance from the south,

buildings in terms of their innovative design and style, while

including a new pedestrian and cycle bridge to the south

providing an outstanding educational environment for its students.

side of the river

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ABERDEEN CITY AND SHIRE

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ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY IS LOCATED IN ABERDEEN WHICH IS SCOTLAND’S THIRD LARGEST CITY WITH A POPULATION IN EXCESS OF 200,000 AND 400,000 INCLUDING THE WIDER ABERDEEN HINTERLAND.

The city is known internationally as the undisputed European capital of the energy industry. However, it also has many other sides to its character. Not least because it is located on the edge of the world renowned Scottish Highlands and the spectacular Cairngorms - a magnet for walkers, climbers and skiers from across the UK. Aberdeen is undeniably a wealthy city; it has one of the highest per capita incomes of any city after London in the UK. Such prosperity brings many benefits. The city boasts first-class facilities. Shopping and leisure opportunities are constantly expanding. Schooling at all levels is well catered for – with secondary schooling, in particular, recognised for its quality in both the public and private sectors. The hotel sector continues to expand its full range of provision as you would expect of an energy capital.

Aberdeen also offers a fine array of cultural attractions. There is an eclectic mix of bars, cafés and restaurants and a host of modern entertainments including cinemas, theatres, museums, galleries and concert halls. And, throughout the year, Aberdeen also plays host to several entertaining and stimulating festivals including the Aberdeen Alternative Festival and the International Youth Festival.

Aberdeen International Airport has direct connections with the major ‘hub’ airports of Paris, Amsterdam and Oslo as well as London (Gatwick, Heathrow and Luton) and Dublin. It also has established connections with a wide range of other major UK cities.

USEFUL LINKS To view our interactive site on Aberdeenshire, with excellent information on education, health, housing, transport and weather, please visit: www2.rgu.ac.uk/aberdeenshire/

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ROLE PROFILE

DIRECTOR OF THE DIGITAL INTERACTIONS AND VISUALISATION CENTRE RESPONSIBLE TO:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

The Head of School of Computing Science and Digital Media, who

is in turn accountable to the Dean of the Faculty of Design and

and resource planning, budget and financial management of

Technology.

the centre and its projects.

• Establish the strategic and business plans for the centre, space

• Identify, bid for and successfully attain funds to ensure the

PURPOSE OF POST

sustainability of the centre

To lead the Digital Interaction and Visualisation Centre - a

commercially focused centre that brings together design,

internally to the university. This will require appropriate

information communication and visualisation, and interactive systems

liaison with high profile public leaders, commercial partners,

technologies.

senior management and relevant academic staff.

• Build and maintain the Centre’s reputation externally and

• The creation of a marketing and outreach plan, in conjunction

To work closely with colleagues across the University in related areas

with University Marketing Department, to ensure the

grow the entrepreneurial and commercial activity in this field through

promotion of the Centre.

externally funded projects, and to provide highly effective leadership

and management of those projects.

the centre. This includes the establishment of new projects,

development of successful entrepreneurs and practitioners,

To establish the business case for future investment and growth as

and overall planning and control of projects to completion –

part of developing the reputation of RGU as a leader in the application

through other project leaders as appropriate.

of digital interaction and visualisation tools and technologies for

economic and social benefit.

ensuring professional development programmes are

established for staff and clients.

To support the education paths in the University through commercially

relevant knowledge, projects, placements.

and relevant teams across the university, initiation and support

of course design and development, including course review

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

and validation procedures, module delivery and assessment.

Responsible for the management and operation of the Digital

• The management and successful delivery of projects within

• Mentoring, coaching and overseeing the work of others,

• In conjunction with the Digital Media team in the School,

• Additional responsibilities may be agreed with the Head of

Interaction and Visualisation Centre employees, project team leaders

School, and are likely to include aspects of: School related

and members

marketing through printed and web materials, external

outreach events, and EU and FE partnerships and recruitment.

duties in area of expertise, and other duties associated with a

senior academic post.

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• Carries out designated research, teaching and assessment

• The role holder will contribute to the School’s strategic

leadership in both course planning and in research /

commercial income. Ensuring the Centre supports the

School’s broader goals and objectives will fundamentally

be through enabling the Centre to achieve agreed objectives,

and managing any performance issues when necessary.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

An Honours degree and / or a relevant postgraduate qualification in

LEADERSHIP BEHAVIOURS You should be able to demonstrate your:

a relevant discipline is required. Other certification or professional

• Leadership

development in the discipline, management or teaching is also highly

• Initiative

desirable.

• Attention to detail

• Confidentiality

KNOWLEDGE

• Creativity

• Flexibility

• Tactfulness

• Proactivity

• Integrity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in digital media or visualisation technologies and

their applications.

• A good understanding of leadership and management

techniques, including budget setting and control, and

effective management of people and resources.

OTHER DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

You will be required to travel in the UK and abroad to effect

• Knowledge of the Scottish and wider creative industries

collaborations and meet potential funders. You will need to be

agenda, organisations and funding opportunities

• Knowledge of the UK HE environment

prepared to work the hours required to fulfil the role, including

• Knowledge of good practice for business planning

evenings and weekends as necessary.

EXPERIENCE:

• A persuasive and confident leader and manager who has

practice-related project role

• Significant experience of project, financial and line

delivered on strategic plans

• Demonstrable experience in a commercial consultancy or

management

• Experience of writing successful business cases and external

proposals

OTHER DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Experience of coordinating marketing and outreach events,

and growing an effective network of partners, clients and

other contacts

• Implementation of organisational change and working across

• A research and / or teaching track record to support the work

organisational boundaries of the Centre and School

• Establishment and maintenance of intra- and inter-

organisational partnerships

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SUMMARY OF CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS SALARY The salary for this appointment will be£55-65,000. Placement on the scale will be dependent on whether a professorial appointment is made.

OBJECTIVE SETTING & PERFORMANCE REVIEW You will be required to maintain your expertise and professional membership (where relevant), to undertake programmes of personal development, and to participate in objective setting and performance/ contribution review.

ANNUAL LEAVE You will be entitled to 33 days annual leave with pay per annum in addition to 10 Fixed Public and Statutory Holidays.

PENSION We operate under the Scottish Teachers and Local Government Pension Schemes. Contributions are made by employer and employee and they are both “final salary” schemes incorporating ill health and death benefits. The schemes are widely recognised as excellent schemes. If you have a personal pension we will discuss with you the most appropriate arrangements.

SICK PAY Sick Pay entitlement is generous (up to six months full pay and six months half pay) as would be expected under public service scheme arrangements, however, in the event of long term ill health, we reserve the right to seek early medical evaluation.

RELOCATION We will agree with the successful candidate relocation assistance appropriate to his/her particular circumstances, with a maximum allowance of 7.5% of salary (subject to Inland Revenue conditions and terms of the Relocation Policy). You will be required to reside in Aberdeen or within 30 minutes travel to work distance of it.

OTHER BENEFITS You will have access to a range of voluntary and salary sacrifice benefits, including personal healthcare, dental plans, health cash plans, childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes, as well as an onsite Sports Centre and Nursery.

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HOW TO APPLY Candidates should complete an online application at www.rgu.ac.uk/jobs Informal enquiries should be directed to the Head of the School of Computing and Digital Media, Ian Allison, i.allison@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262701

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