tasks or on projects; Will the role holder have to organise projects, e.g. conferences, carrying out operational ceremonies or research projects? If so, please provide a typical planning; and planning example. for coming years. Will the role holder be involved in strategic planning? Examples may include: Ensure the smooth running of the laboratory/office; plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with agreed objectives. Have the ability to work pressure and to prioritise workload with minimal supervision/guidance to ensure high standards of application, care and accuracy in self and others. Manage a specific project, e.g. organising a conference or event. Project Management: monitor progress and keep to timescales. Manage staff. Contribute to the School/Service annual plan. Set objectives for team using the University’s PDR/appraisal system. Initiative and Problem Solving: Covers identifying or What problems will the role holder typically have to resolve and developing options and how often do these occur? selecting solutions to problems which occur in What procedures, custom and practice to help the role holder the role. This may in solving problems? include using initiative to select from available Will the role holder use initiative to solve problems? Please options; resolving provide a typical example? problems where an immediate solution may Does the role holder have to generate new or creative approaches not be apparent; dealing to resolving problems? with complex problems; and anticipating problems Examples may include: which could have major Investigate and resolve student complaints. repercussions. Use initiative and creativity where the optimal solution may not be immediately apparent, e.g. handling difficult meetings, complaints, grievances. Manage and balance the School/Service budget and resources against needs and plans.
tasks or on projects; carrying out operational planning; and planning for coming years. Will the role holder have to organise projects, e.g. conferences, ceremonies or research projects? If so, please provide a typical example. Will the role holder be involved in strategic planning? Examples may include: Ensure the smooth running of the laboratory/office; plan and prioritise own workload in accordance with agreed objectives. Have the ability to work pressure and to prioritise workload with minimal supervision/guidance to ensure high standards of application, care and accuracy in self and others. Manage a specific project, e.g. organising a conference or event. Project Management: monitor progress and keep to timescales. Manage staff. Contribute to the School/Service annual plan. Set objectives for team using the University’s PDR/appraisal system. Initiative and Problem Solving: Covers identifying or developing options and selecting solutions to problems which occur in the role. This may include using initiative to select from available options; resolving problems where an immediate solution may not be apparent; dealing with complex problems; and anticipating problems which could have major repercussions. What problems will the role holder typically have to resolve and how often do these occur? What procedures, custom and practice to help the role holder in solving problems? Will the role holder use initiative to solve problems? Please provide a typical example? Does the role holder have to generate new or creative approaches to resolving problems? Examples may include: Investigate and resolve student complaints. Use initiative and creativity where the optimal solution may not be immediately apparent, e.g. handling difficult meetings, complaints, grievances. Manage and balance the School/Service budget and resources against needs and plans.
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