Commercial Finance Manager

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe University%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAt Durham University we are proud of our people. %26nbsp;A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting – Durham is a university like no other.

We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EAcross the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally.

%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3EWe would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. %26nbsp;. Further information about the University can be found%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.

durham.ac.uk/about-us/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt:windowtext;%22%3E.

%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFind out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/job-vacancies/why-join-us/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWhy Join Us?

• Information Page%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Role and the Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EThe Commercial Finance Manager reports to the Commercial Director and plays a key role in providing commercial finance support for major strategic initiatives across the University.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EWorking in partnership with Strategic Finance colleagues, the role will lead the development, challenge and review of complex financial and commercial business cases, supporting executive decision-making, strategic investment, income generation opportunities and commercial growth initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EThe post holder will work closely with University Executive Committee members, Heads of Finance and senior stakeholders to ensure that significant initiatives, investments and commercial propositions are supported by robust financial analysis, commercial insight, and assessment of the financial, strategic and value creation impacts of major initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Aptos;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EThe role will act as a source of independent commercial challenge and assurance, ensuring that strategic investments and major initiatives are supported by robust analysis, clear value drivers and deliverable outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFurther information about the role and the responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking at Durham%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EA competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;. You’ll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; We offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered.%26nbsp; We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; We have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally.%26nbsp; There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University.%26nbsp; All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; We provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Our on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; Our family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; We offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; You can access exclusive discounts via our benefits portal including money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, eating out and days out at various attractions.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp; Various salary sacrifice schemes are also available to help you take advantage of tax savings on benefits.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E• If you are moving to Durham, you may be eligible for help with removal costs, and we have a dedicated team who can help you with the practicalities such as house hunting and schools.%26nbsp; If you need a visa, we cover most visa costs and offer an interest-free loan scheme to pay for dependant visas.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EDiscover more about our total rewards and benefits package %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/services/rewards-and-benefits/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDurham University is committed to equality,%26nbsp; diversity and inclusion%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EOur collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. %26nbsp;. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University’s Strategy and a central part of everything we do. %26nbsp;. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. %26nbsp;. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. %26nbsp;. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. %26nbsp;. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk132883011;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk132883011;%22%3EWhen you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. %26nbsp;. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. %26nbsp;. Where a criteria has an asterisk* next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk132883011;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark:_Hlk132883011;%22%3EYour application should cover the following criteria: %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Criteria%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. Normal%22 style=%22vertical-align:baseline;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications/Experience%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E1.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EEducated to degree level (or equivalent experience).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E2.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EProfessional practitioner with specialist knowledge and expertise to influence service delivery, events and activities within the organisation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E3.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EExperience of providing specialist advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues, including more senior colleagues.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E4.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EExperience of participating in internal or external networks to share and discuss good practice, develop strong and productive working relationships and positively influence the University’s reputation.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E5.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EExperience of implementing policies and procedures and supporting service improvements.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E6.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EExtensive experience in financial modelling, investment appraisal and strategic business case development, including working with senior stakeholders to evaluate commercial opportunities, strategic initiatives and complex organisational challenges.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E7.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EExperience of developing and presenting complex business cases and investment propositions for senior leadership teams, boards or governance committees.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E8.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EExperience of assessing the financial and commercial viability of strategic projects, investments or growth initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E9.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EExperience of influencing strategic decision-making through the presentation of financial and commercial analysis.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E10.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EExperience of operating in complex organisational environments where stakeholder priorities, risks and strategic objectives must be balanced.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESkills/Abilities/Knowledge%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E11.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EExcellent spoken and written communication skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E12.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EStrong interpersonal skills including motivational, negotiating, influencing and networking.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E13.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EStrong digital competence across a range of digital devices and apps including digital communication tools, Microsoft 365 applications %3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3E(advanced excel), financial %26amp; non-financial%3C/span%3E business systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E14.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3ECommitted to continuing professional development to maintain professional recognition.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E15.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EExtensive knowledge and experience of ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational policy and guidelines.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E16.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EAbility to %3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Einfluence%3C/span%3E planning %3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Eand decision-making at both%3C/span%3E operational and strategic %3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Elevels through the application of financial and commercial insight.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E17.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EAbility to evaluate complex financial and commercial risks, challenge assumptions constructively, and develop evidence-based recommendations which support strategic decision-making.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E18.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EDemonstrable commercial acumen with the ability to evaluate opportunities, investments and initiatives from both financial and strategic perspectives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E19.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EAbility to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders through the presentation of complex financial and commercial information.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E20.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EAbility to operate effectively in complex environments, working collaboratively across functions and managing competing stakeholder priorities.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E21.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-font-family:Arial;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EAbility to provide constructive commercial challenge and assurance to strategic proposals, investment decisions and business cases.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to apply%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3ETo progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria. %26nbsp;. Please don’t forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWhile some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESubmitting your application %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EWe prefer to receive applications online. %26nbsp;. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat you need to submit %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;A CV: and %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %26nbsp;A supporting statement which outlines how you meet all of the criteria within the Person Specification.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact details %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3EFor a chat about the role or any further information please contact %3Cspan style=%22mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Eowen.watson@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETypical Role Requirements %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EService Delivery/Development%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EContribute to equality, diversity and inclusion and the University’s values.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EDevelop and promote an in-depth understanding of university policy and external developments relevant to your role.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EEnsure that policy and regulatory standards are met by %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Eensuring all colleagues adhere to approved financial and procureme%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3Ent activities %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Eand%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E processes that are carried out in services you are responsible for.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EUse your professional knowledge and experience as a %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3Equalified Finance professional to understand, explain and contribute to improved University performance%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E and provide subject matter expertise and advice.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EProvide specialist advice on the analysis and interpretation of complex data and information relevant to your area.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-highlight:yellow;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EUse your managerial and leadership expertise to identify priorities and shape the assigned business unit/s to achieve the required financial outcomes.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3ELook for ways to continually improve services and take a lead role in the development and implementation of assigned policies, processes and standards.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EInstigate and manage business process reviews to improve the service in your area.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EMeet the professional development needs of your stakeholders, providing training when required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EEnsure data (commercially sensitive and/or personal) is appropriately stored and managed.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EManage quality and regulatory audits of systems and procedures.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3ESupport the welfare, wellbeing and employment of your staff by providing professional guidance.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPlanning and Organisation%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EContribute to operational leadership teams to influence the type and level of services that are provided by your area%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EContribute to the development of operational and strategic-level plans relevant to your area.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EScope, plan and implement large-scale/University-wide initiatives.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EOversee projects to deliver agreed objectives while solving any problems which are encountered.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EProvide oversight for short term/temporary project teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EAnalyse data about the service levels provided by your area and make recommendations for improvement in reports to senior managers and committees.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EAllocate and monitor designated budgets, expenditure and resources%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ECommunication/Liaison%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EUse your professional knowledge to identify and recommend priorities for long-term business plans.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EProvide professional guidance and advice when managing%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EFinance %26amp; Procurement services%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EDesign creative and innovative communications to promote and increase engagement relating to %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-highlight:yellow;%22%3EFinance %26amp; Procurement%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3E Services%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EInfluence University policy and standards by leading operational business meetings, working groups and sub-committees.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3EDesign and deliver training to your stakeholders to support their development and information needs.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. List. Paragraph%22 style=%22margin:0cm 0cm 0cm 18.0pt;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3ECreate strong working relationships, including internal and external networks, using your networks to increase your knowledge and skills, swap information with peers and positively influence the University’s reputation.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Mso. NoSpacing%22 style=%22margin-left:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-18.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;. Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;%22%3ERepresent %3C/span%3E%3Cspan