-Maintain and develop an Academic Quality Framework which includes policies, processes and procedures.

-Maintain and develop an appropriate assessment framework, which ensures the production of high-quality assessment instruments, which are appropriately marked and lead to fair and consistent awards.

-Oversee the recruitment and management of external academic consultants who develop, maintain and approve syllabuses and assessments and moderate the marking of assessments.

-Propose and manage the Academic Directorate budget ensuring that all essential activities are supported and that services are cost effective.

-Develop and maintain a suite of academic products that are competitive in the market to ensure appropriate outcomes for students, including appropriate use of digital tools for both delivery and support.

-Responsibility and accountability for setting and advancing the academic strategy of the Department in line with the other department strategic plans and direction.

-Create a dynamic and forward-looking research environment for both staff and students

-Ensure that staff performance is managed appropriately and in a way that is consistent with the expectations of the School, and that fair workload allocation processes are in place.

-Ensure all staff have access to the necessary support to enable them to contribute fully and develop their skills and experience.

-Engender a culture of excellence, co-operation and respect both within and beyond the department.

-Make effective use of all staffing resources and seek opportunities for collaboration and joint working with others beyond the department and beyond the academic members.

-Ensure a safe and healthy environment for both staff and students, and full compliance with health and safety requirements.

-Ensure all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards and put in place the necessary evaluation and monitoring procedures to ensure both compliance and improvement: such procedures will include teaching, research and management of all resources.

-Comply with auditing, quality assurance and risk management procedures both internal and external.

-Have a very strong academic record and standing

-Normally be at professorial level - although skills and aptitude will be more important

-Have a very good understanding of the academic disciplines within the department

-Ability to engage constructively with people

-Excellent communication skills

-Very good ambassadorial and diplomatic skill

-Ability to manage a number of competing demands

-Excellent delegation skills

-Be flexible and adapt to changing circumstances

-Be able to develop their skills and seek advice from a variety of sources

-be willing and able to exercise judgement and take risks