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Terms of reference

The terms of reference of the University Executive Team set out the roles and responsibilities of the team.

Scope and purpose

The Articles of Government prescribe that the Vice-Chancellor is responsible to the Board of Governors for the conduct of the University including:

  • making proposals to the Board of Governors about the educational character and mission of the University, and for implementing the decisions of the Board of Governors;
  • the organisation, direction and management of the University and leadership of the staff;
  • the appointment, assignment, grading, performance review, suspension, dismissal, and determination of the pay and conditions of service of staff;
  • the determination, after consultation with the Academic Board, of the University's academic activities, and for the determination of its other activities;
  • preparing annual estimates of income and expenditure, for consideration by the Board of Governors, and for the management of budget and resources, within the estimates approved by the Board of Governors; and
  • the maintenance of student discipline, the suspension or expulsion of students on disciplinary grounds and for implementing decisions to expel students for academic reasons.

The University Executive Team’s role is to provide collective advice and guidance to the Vice-Chancellor in the areas noted below in the exercise of these responsibilities (undertaking individual responsibility where within role scope or when requested).

Duties and responsibilities

  1. To understand and interpret the strategic issues affecting the sector and review, discuss and disseminate analyses of the same with particular focus on how these impact the University.
  2. To provide guidance and leadership on the academic and research direction of the University referring matters to the Academic Board or the Board of Governors as appropriate.
  3. To provide guidance and leadership on the strategic direction of the University referring matters to the Board of Governors where appropriate.
  4. To provide advice and leadership on the creation of the University Strategy ahead of this being considered and approved by the Board of Governors.
  5. To provide guidance and leadership on student facing initiatives at the University referring matters to the Academic Board, Nottingham Trent Students' Union or the Board of Governors where appropriate.
  6. To review the agenda and review the papers scheduled for discussion by the Board of Governors and its sub-committees.
  7. To review and propose the University's budget to the Strategy, Policy, Finance and Resources Committee and the Board of Governors.
  8. To receive and monitor School and Professional Services Reviews documentation.
  9. To monitor and review the University’s institutional performance.
  10. To monitor and review the performance of individual Schools and Professional Service areas to maximise their contribution and impact within the University and the wider Higher Education environment.
  11. To consider any proposed significant or material restructuring or realignment plans within the University.
  12. To ensure the effective management of the University's financial, physical and human resources.
  13. To ensure that the University complies at all times with legislation, regulations and recommendations insofar as these affect the University.
  14. To ensure that the University's activities reflect those of an environmentally responsible and sustainable organisation.
  15. To ensure that the University’s activities reflect those of an equal, diverse and inclusive organisation.
  16. To review and approve selected new and revised University policies.
  17. To refer matters to EUET for consideration as deemed appropriate.
  18. To establish and receive reports from such sub-committees of UET as may be required for particular projects/initiatives.
  19. To convene separately the UET membership in order to meet other University objectives as required.

To retain ultimate responsibility for those areas reserved to UET within the University’s Scheme of Delegation

Membership

The University Executive Team comprises the following members (as may be amended from time to time):

  • Vice-Chancellor (Chair);
  • Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost (Deputy Chair);
  • Chief Operating Officer and Registrar;
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education);
  • Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and International);
  • Director of Business Development and Analytics;
  • Director of Finance; and
  • Director of Human Resources.

The Executive Deans and the Directors of Digital Technologies, Estates, and Recruitment, Marketing and Communications, are members of the Extended UET group and attend Extended UET meetings to help shape, discuss and oversee the implementation of strategic decisions.

Servicing and support

Servicing and support for UET will be provided by the Governance Services team.

Papers are to be received by the Governance Services team by the close of business on the Wednesday preceding the next meeting unless agreed otherwise.

Meeting schedule

Subject to proposed agenda content, meetings of UET will be held weekly.