Queen's University has a rich history of influencing the world for over a century. Our dedicated staff, students, and accomplished alumni have made a profound impact, locally and globally. Today, we proudly stand as one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, renowned for our commitment to research and teaching excellence. In fact, our commitment to excellence shines through, with 88% of our staff actively engaged in world-leading or internationally excellent research, placing us at 198th in the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Queen’s University has always been a generator of knowledge. We tackle the issues faced by individuals and societies at a local, regional, and global level and we are an engine of progress that is central to the socio-economic success of Northern Ireland. Our contribution to the local and regional economy of Northern Ireland is currently estimated at over three billion pounds annually and we are the #2 University in the UK for entrepreneurial impact.
Join us as the Director of Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility, a pivotal role at the heart of our commitment to Belfast and Northern Ireland. As a key player in implementing Strategy 2030, you will spearhead the Civic, Social Responsibility, and Economic Development pillar, steering a dynamic Directorate covering:
Reporting to the Vice-President of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs, you'll be a senior member of the Management Group, working closely with the Director of Strategic Communications and the Director of Alumni Engagement and Philanthropy.
You will act as the SRO for the implementation of the Social Charter and the Civic University Project. Initially, over the first two years of the post, You will be responsible for developing the new Directorate and building the new structure which will involve recruiting new staff and putting in place new structures for delivery. You will also be responsible for supporting both the Vice-Chancellor and the VP of Strategic Engagement and External Affairs in leading the University's engagement with government and the political parties, enhancing the University’s reputation with business and industry while coordinating the institutional approach to community and civic engagement and the arts and culture sectors. You will lead and implement the Social Responsibility plan, working alongside key internal and external stakeholders to enhance the positive contribution of the University to the community and third sector.
Additionally, the new Director will be responsible for supporting the delivery of:
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The successful candidate must have, and your cover letter/CV should clearly demonstrate that you meet the essential and where applicable desirable criteria from the candidate information.
Don't miss the opportunity to be part of Queen's University's exciting journey into the future. The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Monday 5 February 2024.
Anticipated Interviews will be week commencing Monday 19 February 2024.
Informal enquiries may be directed to Eamon Deeny via e.deeny@qub.ac.uk
At Queen's University, we are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity for all. Our inclusive culture is supported by staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+), which play a crucial role in advancing equality. Additionally, we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks like the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan. For more information about our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/
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