1. An overview of the organisational structure, functions and managerial roles
Created for the ILM (Institute of Leadership and Management) Level 5 programme

2. University Structure
In August 2011 Loughborough University moved away from a structure of 24 academic departments and established 9 (now 10 with LUL) academic schools. However for external marketing purposes the academic departments still appear on the web site.
These departments still exist as recognised structures within some of the Schools and still have Heads although the role of the new Heads is much less significant than the old HoDs as many responsibilities have moved to the School Deans and Associate Deans.
The overriding aim of the restructure was to ensure that organisational structures promote collaboration and are operationally robust and fit for purpose.
Interdisciplinary research is co-ordinated via 6 research challenges.

3. Main objectives of the restructuring
Ensure the University is fit for purpose in the face of a changing and challenging external environment.
Enhance communications, improve and standardise systems and eliminate duplication of effort.
Create robust team-based operational structures to improve efficiency and reduce the reliance on key individuals.
Facilitate the sharing of staff and physical resource.
Create an executive in which the academic body is strongly represented.
To create a Senior Management Team in each school comprising of Associate Deans for Research, Teaching and Enterprise and an Operational Manager.

4. The 10 Schools
School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (Comprising the departments of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering,
Chemical Engineering and Materials)
School of the Arts, English and Drama (Comprising the School of the Arts and the Department of English & Drama)
School of Business and Economics
School of Science (Comprising the departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematical Sciences and the Mathematics Education Centre)
School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering
Loughborough Design School
School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences (Comprising the departments of Geography, PHIR and Social Sciences)
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
School of Sports, Exercise and Health Sciences
Loughborough University London (Established 2013, opening 2015)

5. The Professional Services
Academic Registry
Arts at Loughborough
Campus Living
Centre for Academic Practice
Centre for Engineering and Design Education
Corporate Services (including Security, H&S, Sustainability teams and Teaching Support)
Development and Alumni Relations Office
Enterprise Office
Facilities Management
Finance Office
Health and Safety
Human Resources (including Staff Development)
Imago Ltd
IT Services
Library
Loughborough Doctoral College
Loughborough Sport
Marketing and Advancement
Planning Team
Purchasing Office
Purchasing Team
Research Office
Student Accommodation Centre
Student Services (including Careers Network, Centre for Faith and Spirituality, Counselling and Disability Service, English Language Support Service, Medical Centre, Student Advice and Support)
Vice Chancellor’s Office

6. The 4 Interdisciplinary Research Challenges
These facilitate research across traditional boundaries. They do not physically exist, but draw staff from the 10 Schools. The interdisciplinary research groupings are:
Health and Wellbeing Global Challenge
Changing Environments and Infrastructure Global Challenge
Energy Global Challenge
Secure and Resilient Societies Global Challenge

7. The Management Structure
The Chancellor is the most senior officer in the University, this position is currently vacant, there is a working group attempting to identify candidates for this role.
The Senior Pro Chancellor, Sir Peter Bonfield, is chair of the University Council. University Council is the University's governing body and is formally accountable to HEFCE and other stakeholders for the good governance of the institution.
The day-to-day running of the University is the responsibility of the Vice-Chancellor who is the academic and executive head. The Vice-Chancellor works closely with executive colleagues and the Academic Leadership Team.

8. The Management chart
On the following page there is a copy of the management chart. It also has hyperlinks to additional information
Use these links to find out about parts of the University you are not as familiar with

9. Loughborough University – Management Chart
Vice Chancellor and President
Provost and Deputy Vice Chancellor
Chief Operating Officer
Director Of
Finance
Pro Vice Chancellor (Research)
Pro Vice Chancellor (Teaching)
Pro Vice Chancellor (Enterprise)
Director of Sport Advancement & Strategy
Deans of
School of the Arts, English and Drama
School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences
School of Science
School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering
School of Architecture Building and Civil Engineering
Loughborough Design School
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
School of Business and Economics
Loughborough University London
Director Of
Planning
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Directors of
Human Resources
Academic Registry
Sport
IT Services
Marketing and Advancement
Change Projects
Research Office
Enterprise Office
Enterprise Development
Student Services
Deputy Finance Manager
Director of Loughborough Doctoral College
Director of Centre for Academic Practice
Directors of
Art
Campus Living
Imago Ltd
Corporate Services
Facilities Management
Library
Heads of Department
Associate Deans (Teaching)
Associate Deans (Research)
Associate Deans (Enterprise)
Operations Managers

10. University Governance
The University Council is the University’s governing body, its responsibilities include strategic direction, legal compliance, risk management, accountability for use of public funds etc. It is the official employer of all staff and meets four times a year. Its Chair is the Senior Pro Chancellor, Sir Peter Bonfield.
The University Senate is responsible for the academic work of the University, including academic awards, academic strategy and structure and teaching and research quality. Also student discipline, prizes and all academic matters. Senate is chaired by the VC and its membership is drawn from the University’s academic staff. The only exception is that the Librarian is a formal member. It meets five or six times a year.
The University was established by Royal Charter and has the status of an exempt charity. (its charitable status is regulated by HEFCE not directly by the Charity Commission.)

11. University Committees
On the following page is a diagram of the University Committees and how they link into Council and Senate.
Click on the links to find out more about each committee, its purpose, terms of reference and who sits on these committees.
Both staff and students have representation on many of the committees.

12. Senate Council Joint Senate/Council Committees Research Committee
Audit
Committee
Arts
Committee
Senate
Learning and
Teaching Committee
Nominations Committee
Prizes Committee
Remuneration
Committee
Sport Committee
Student Discipline
Committee
Joint Senate/Council Committees
Advancement Committee
Chair VC
Enterprise
Committee
Chair
PVC (E)
Ethics Committee
Chair Lay Council *
Estates
Management Committee
Chair COO *
Finance
Committee
Chair VC *
Health Safety
& Environment Committee
Chair Provost *
Human Resources Committee
Chair COO *
IT and Governance Committee
Chair COO
Operations Committee
Chair Provost
Research Quality Enhancement Committee,
Chair PVC(R) *
*includes lay members of Council
Sub-committees not included

13. Other information
If there is any other useful information you are aware of about the structure, functional areas and managerial roles within the University then please do let us know in Staff Development and we can add to this power point.
Another useful link to look at is:
How the University works