Dear applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the Director of Behavioural Research for Inclusivity, Sustainability and Technological Transformation and Chair in Marketing role.

In order to be fully committed to my new role as Dean (interim) of Sheffield Management School, there is an opportunity for a new Director Director of BRISTT. I have spent approximately  4 years in the role, which I have found very rewarding; however, there are now opportunities for an experienced leader to join us as we move forward.  We have a great team and are developing exciting new networks and links. I would like to thank Dr Tony Grimes for the tremendous role he continues to play in supporting BRISTT as we transition towards having a new Director in post.

In this role, you will provide strong academic leadership as well as leadership in developing a strong research portfolio. You will also provide high-quality student support through personal tutor/pastoral responsibilities for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The University of Sheffield is a leading global university renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of its research-led learning and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. We continue to be recognised for our outstanding teaching and research.

We are home to 29,000 of the brightest students and over 8,000 staff from more than 140 countries around the world. We want Sheffield to be an international centre of excellence for centuries to come, so we recruit ambitious, creative people from across the globe and we nurture their talent. We are the only university to feature in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2018.

Our global reputation is reflected by our impressive student recruitment. We continue to attract strong numbers of high-performing, ambitious students from all over the world.

Our global reputation is reflected by our impressive student recruitment. We continue to attract strong numbers of high-performing, ambitious students from all over the world.

With our award-winning Students’ Union, we share a common purpose to provide our students with the best possible experience; the level of collaboration here is clearly built on a foundation of mutual appreciation and respect.

If you share our ambitions and drive to make a positive difference, we would be delighted to receive your application.

With world-class facilities, ground-breaking research and cutting-edge thinking, we are seeking applications from ambitious, highly motivated and talented individuals who will be keen to play an active role in further enhancing the Management School’s international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and innovation that has positive societal impact.

We have an opportunity for a Professor in Marketing to deliver excellent research and teaching and act as Director of our emerging BRISTT Research Cluster which delivers a vibrant range of research activity and publications across the Division’s subject areas, including cross-disciplinary projects. We are interested in candidates with expertise in any areas of marketing including, but not limited to, sustainable marketing, strategic marketing, digital marketing, marketing innovation, and socially responsible marketing, who can contribute to the School and the wider University in the areas of research, teaching, leadership and professional standing and wider engagement. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to further develop the focus of the research cluster which may involve the repositioning, naming and branding of the cluster, based on the interests and expertise of current members and their own research.

The School has six Subject Groups and this opportunity is located in the Management School’s Marketing and Creative & Cultural Industries Group which delivers a range of postgraduate and undergraduate programmes and modules, mainly relating to Marketing.

Applicants research interests will be aligned with one or more of the BRISTT research cluster themes, namely, sustainability, inclusivity and innovation in digital transformation. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to further develop the focus of the research cluster which may involve the repositioning, naming and branding of the cluster, based on the interests and expertise of current members and their own research.

The School has developed four new research themes that highlight our major research and impact strengths and achievements and reflect research/impact excellence across the Schools research profile, which will be the focus of research in the School in the future.

Work Futures

Pathways to Sustainable Production, Consumption and Finance

Innovation, Technology & Place

Enhancing Health and Wellbeing

Our Mission

Our mission is to have a positive impact on working lives, organisations and societies worldwide, fostering socially responsible management practices through world-class, innovative research and transformative education.

Our Vision

Our vision as an internationally leading management school is to deliver excellence in research and education that promotes positive societal transformation for a fairer, sustainable future.

Sheffield University Management School is a vibrant, internationally diverse community of over 200 academic and professional services colleagues.

We are a school with a world-class research reputation and ambition. As such, the Management School has cutting-edge research at the heart of its activities and as the base of its strategic focus.

We are proud to deliver intellectually rigorous cutting-edge research, and excellent teaching and learning in a stimulating, innovative environment. Through the distinctiveness of our graduates, excellence of our staff and network of international partners, we seek to inform the practice of socially responsible management and to make a positive difference to our global community.

The Schools research-intensive environment creates, advances and disseminates knowledge with respect to management inquiry, for the benefit of students, private and public sector organisations and society in general, particularly around the broad areas of work futures; sustainable production and consumption; organisations, innovations and place; and health and wellbeing.

We seek to create an environment in which all staff can develop their research interests through national and international collaboration, links with industry and commerce, conference attendance and a lively seminar series. Promotion of a close synergy between our research and teaching underpins the delivery of transformative education that positively impacts our students, organisations and wider society.

Management School scholars make significant contributions to collaborative, interdisciplinary research agendas addressing global societal challenges within the thriving Faculty of Social Sciences and wider University communities.

To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film:

The University of Sheffield is a leading global university renowned for the excellence, impact and distinctiveness of its research-led learning and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. We continue to be recognised for our outstanding teaching and research and are ranked 105th in the world in the QS World University Rankings.

We are home to 29,000 of the brightest students and over 8,000 staff from more than 140 countries around the world. We want Sheffield to be an international centre of excellence for centuries to come, so we recruit ambitious, creative people from across the globe and we nurture their talent. We are the only university to feature in The Sunday Times 100 Best Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2018.

Sheffield has six Nobel Prize winners among former staff and students and our alumni go on to hold positions of great responsibility and influence all over the world, making significant contributions in their chosen fields.

We work with other leading universities, governments and multinational companies to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today, from sustainable energy and food production to the global economy.

Our partnerships with companies, including Boeing, Rolls-Royce, Siemens and McLaren, set a new standard for industrial research. Our Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has a global reputation for helping companies overcome manufacturing problems and is a model for collaborative research involving universities, academics and industry worldwide.

Our global reputation is reflected by our impressive student recruitment. We continue to attract strong numbers of high-performing, ambitious students from all over the world.

With our award-winning Students’ Union, we share a common purpose to provide our students with the best possible experience. The level of collaboration here is clearly built on a foundation of mutual appreciation and respect and I am immensely proud of the work we do in partnership.

Our world-leading research has a real impact on our economy and society and helps enrich our teaching. We are among the top 10% of UK universities for our research strength and 99% of our research is assessed as internationally recognised or better. Our new flagship interdisciplinary University of Sheffield Research Institutes will help address some of our most pressing global social, economic and health challenges. They build on some of our acknowledged areas of research excellence and will bring together people from across all our faculties to maximise our existing strengths and support new ambitions.

The University’s role in supporting growth in the Sheffield City Region is clear for all to see. In the last year, we have continued to support our partners Boeing and McLaren as they build factories next to our AMRC. Our University is truly proud that our research partnerships have attracted this level of investment from high-value global companies and hope these new facilities will act as a catalyst for further investment in our region.

It is a privilege to lead an institution and work with colleagues committed to academic excellence and making a real difference to lives across the world.

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Our Vision and Strategic Plan

The University of Sheffield is special. A world class institution at the heart of our city. Driven by outstanding people working as One University. We believe our work has the power to change lives. Not just for those who study, teach and do research here. But for those who benefit from the breakthroughs we make every day. We are proud of our past. Yet it is the future that really excites us. We are the University of Sheffield. And this is our vision.

Find out more about our Vision and Strategic Plan.

Our Four Pillars

Through our 4 pillars of Research, Innovation, Education and One University, we will deliver life-enhancing research, innovation and education that not only transforms the lives of our graduates but shapes the world we live in.

Research
Our distinctive and innovative research will be world-leading and world- changing. We will produce the highest quality research to drive intellectual advances and address global challenges.

Innovation
Our transformative research and enterprise will address the worldʼs most pressing challenges. We will enable and promote a culture of excellence in innovation and entrepreneurship across the University.

Education
Our research-led programmes will inspire, enthuse and challenge a diverse community of outstanding students. Our graduates will be equipped to stand out as confident global citizens guided by strong values, ethics and standards, able to make meaningful contributions to society.

One University
We will build a diverse community of staff and students from a broad range of backgrounds, demographics and cultures, and create an inclusive, supportive and collaborative environment in which they can succeed and flourish.

Our Story

115 years in the making, our story continues to evolve every day, defined not just by our achievements but by the unique character of our people and this remarkable city.

Our Values

We believe the best way to achieve our Vision and Strategic Plan is by fostering an ambitious, inclusive, collaborative community through our values.

We are, and will always be, guided by our values:
We are ambitious and strive for excellence in all that we do. We believe in collaborative working.
We champion an inclusive and diverse community.
We are responsible – for our people and the wider world.
We are open and transparent about the decisions we make.

Sheffield is a major student city with a strong sense of community. Itʼs vibrant, diverse and surrounded by some of the most breathtaking countryside in the UK. Weʼre not surprised that so many of our students move here and fall in love with Sheffield. They discover a forward-thinking city thatʼs safe, affordable and easy to explore.

Our extraordinary city is the perfect setting for groundbreaking collaborations. Although itʼs world-famous for precision engineering, creative and digital industries account for almost two fifths of the regionʼs jobs. Healthcare technology is another growth sector. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is the UKʼs largest NHS foundation trust. Our close links with the city make innovation and progression possible.

Sheffield has been called the UKʼs greenest city; there are 50 public parks and 170 woodlands within the city boundary. As Englandʼs fourth-largest city, it has the wealth of facilities youʼd expect to find in a major city, yet more than a third of Sheffield lies inside the Peak District National Park. Sheffield is geographically diverse, nestled in a natural amphitheatre created by seven hills, and fed by five rivers.

This diversity has given rise to an exceptional range of activities available, from climbing, mountain biking, road cycling, running, walking – weʼve got some of the best in the world. The city contains an abundance of entertainment and cultural activities including award-winning theatres, museums and galleries, a variety of clubs and live music venues, and a range of spectator and participation sports. With a thriving cultural industries quarter and a range of city-wide events throughout the year, there is something on offer to suit everyoneʼs taste and interests.

Located in the centre of the UK, at the heart of an excellent transport network, the M1 and M62 are within easy reach, there are 5 international airports within 65 miles and a bustling railway station offers access to every corner of the UK, and beyond. The main University campus lies on the western edge of the city centre and is easy to get to by car, bus and tram. To find out more about how we work with partners and friends in Sheffield to help shape a culturally and economically vibrant city, click here.

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways and Professional Services Shared Skills Framework.
• A range of generous family-friendly policies
  • paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
  • support for those going through the menopause
  • paid time off and support for fertility treatment
  • and more

• Terms and conditions of employment will be those for Professorial staff.
• Salary for this grade: Please see Professorial Pay Scheme Band Structure.
• The Professor in Marketing is a permanent, open-ended role.
  • The Director of BRISTT is a 3-year role with the possibility of extension.
• This post is full-time: This role has been identified as a full-time post, but we are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities with our staff which benefit both the individual and the University. Therefore, we would consider flexible delivery of the role subject to meeting the business needs of the post.

We are a campus based residential university and as such the expectation is that all staff will spend some of their time on campus. The university is committed to allowing its employees to work to a hybrid model with a combination of working on campus and remotely, where possible. This role has been identified as a role that could work to the hybrid model and if successful your manager will discuss these informal arrangements with you.

If you join the University, you will have access to a Total Reward Package that includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. You will have access to your own personalised portal where you can also access a comprehensive selection of benefits and offers to suit your changing lifestyle needs, for example financial wellbeing, travel options, shopping and cinema discounts.

The University is committed to tackling the global climate emergency. Our sustainability strategy forms an integral part of all we do. We strive to embed this in all areas of university life, from our students’ education, the globally impacting international research we contribute, to campus life.

We aim to empower staff to work sustainably by giving them the knowledge to make ethical decisions at work and home. Staff have the opportunity to be involved in impactful sustainability projects through the nationally recognised Green Impact scheme.

Staff have access to excellent green benefits including the cycle to work scheme with discounts and free secure bike storage, as well as many greener choices across campus.

If you have an interest in this area, the university will strive to passionately support you in these commitments. Check out  www.sheffield.ac.uk/sustainability for more information.

The University of Sheffield recognises the importance of creating a positive environment, whereby all staff feel able to talk openly and with trust about wellbeing and mental health.

Our Staff Wellbeing offer, encourages and supports staff to maintain their own positive health and wellbeing through a range of accessible, inclusive and supportive services and activities.

Our leadership development has been designed to ensure that our leaders have the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed by the University.

Inclusion at Sheffield is everyone’s responsibility. Our vision is to build a University community that actively attracts, engages and develops talented individuals from many different backgrounds.

We are proud of our award-winning equality, diversity and inclusion action, and we continue to work to create a fully inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

To find out more about the benefits of working at the University, visit www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits.

Creating a remarkable place to work

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. By joining the University, you will be joining award-winning teams and departments who are all working together to make the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work.

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to the University, an executive search process is being carried out in addition to the public advertisement.

The closing date for applications will be noon on 10th September 2024.

Applications should consist of:

• Letter of Application demonstrating your motivations for applying and relevant leadership experience.
• Full Academic CV including a detailed history of your career total Grant/Funding Capture, including the amount of funding secured and details of funder (noting internal/external).
• On no more than 2 sides of A4 a 3-year summary plan of Funding and Grant Capture aspirations, including identification of synergies with current colleagues in the School of Management, and potentially more broadly across the Faculty and University.
• LIVE Links to your three ‘Favourite’ Journal Articles/Outputs and a brief rationale for selecting them from your body of work

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Carolyn Coates on +44 (0)7825 871 944 or carolyn.coates@andersonquigley.com or Kiersten Avery on +44 (0)7510 384 735 or kiersten.avery@andersonquigley.com.