Rob Marchand

Director of Undergraduate Education at Sheffield University Management School
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Sheffield, England, United Kingdom, UK
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Shivkumar K.

Rob performed exceeding well in the MBA course and was always among the top performers in the class of 100+ students. This was possible because of his passion for this course, his desire to learn more from every opportunity and his ability to manage his course requirements along with numerous other activities (e.g. orchestra, hockey). I believe Rob will be a valuable asset to any organisation/institution that he works for and I wish him the very best.

Ruchit Kapoor

I got to know Rob during the MBA course and have been extremely impressed by his intelligence, innovative ideas, enthusiasm and helpful nature which he demonstrated all through out the course and as reflected by his performance. He is determined towards his career goals and for which he is working extremely hard. Would definitely be an asset to be treasured for an organisation he would work for.

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Credentials

  • Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt)
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Experience

  • Sheffield University Management School
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Undergraduate Education
      • Dec 2020 - Present

      Working with the Associate Deans, Heads of Subject Groups and Programme Directors to foster the development of research led teaching excellence.- Contribute to developing and delivering the Management School Learning & Teaching strategy- Oversee the management of all activities within the undergraduate portfolio- Contribute to programme development and change- Manage and maintain budgets related to the portfolio- Oversee the recruitment, admission, and registration of students - Take overall responsibility for the delivery of taught undergraduate programmes, and ensure that staff perform all their teaching and/or supervision duties to the required standard. Show less

    • Lecturer in Resource Efficiency
      • Mar 2016 - Present

      • Undertaking novel research in the areas of Behavioural Operations Research with a strong emphasis on its role in Problem Structuring Methodologies. ⇨ Currently research focuses on energy systems and fuel poverty.• Design, delivery and evaluation of engaging and thought provoking teaching at all levels of university education. ⇨ Teach on MGT 6085 Global Supply Chain Leadership and MGT 134 Business Management in Context• Development of high impact engagement with industry, government and the third sector, converting academic research into socially relevant insight. Show less

  • Fuel Poverty Research Network
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Founder, Trustee and Treasurer
      • Sep 2015 - Sep 2021

      Recognising there was no one providing a space to bring together academics, policy makers and practitioners to tackle the blight of Fuel Poverty, I formed the Fuel Poverty Research Network with two colleagues in 2015. By 2019 we became a Charitable Incorporated Organisation and have developed sources of income to support the charity's primary aim of stopping fuel poverty across the globe. With over 100 members globally, annual events and an active and vocal community, our work has been recognised as an authoritative source for insight and action on Fuel Poverty. Show less

  • Sheffield University Management School
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

      Working in conjunction with Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council to support and enhance the development of the National College for High Speed Rail site in Doncaster.The project examines the role of skills and training in supporting and encouraging industrial clustering through a case study of the NCHSR and the rail focussed organisations in and around Doncaster. It also provides analytical and critical support to DMBC and HS2 limited in identifying and optimising strategic decision making in the build up to the lunch of the NCHSR in 2017 Show less

    • Teaching Associate
      • Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

      A part time teaching associate role alongside my doctoral studies.I have taught on the following modules:MGT 134 - I marked assignments on the first year undergraduate module "Business Management in Context"MGT 136 - "Management themes and perspectives". A first year undergraduate module. I delivered teaching on the central tenants of operations management issues (such as work-flow optimisation, production scheduling, inventory management, enterprise resource planning) in tandem with core management issues (such as HR challenges, accountancy issues, marketing and sales), whilst respecting the fairly basic understanding of the subject the students had at that stage.MGT 229 - I delivered tutorials on the second year module "Enterprise and Entrepreneurship". This involved supporting and critiquing students delivering a 5 minute business pitch, as well as tutorials exploring the concepts of creativity and innovation, particularly with reference to SME'sMGT 232 - I facilitated the delivery of project work in relation to this Rolls Royce sponsored, second year supply chain management module, in which students had to undertake an detailed analysis of all aspects of an assigned aerospace organisations supply chain, including associated business case and market analysis. Show less

    • Doctoral Researcher
      • Sep 2011 - Sep 2015

      EPSRC funded PhD candidate, working alongside the European Regional Development Fund financed Energy Innovation in Deprived Communities regional development project known as the Big Energy Upgrade.Research Title: "A systems approach for exploring public policy decision making in England: A case study of fuel poverty"Utilising a novel, 3 stage, mixed-methodological approach to develop a new measure of fuel poverty for intervention and policy targeting. Driven by research interest in Systems methodologies, particularly Critical Systems Heuristics as well as Social Practice Theory, this research aims to develop a new participatory approach to conceptualising and measuring social policy phenomena. The research develops the first measure of fuel poverty to utilise socio-cultural factors of fuel poverty in a quantitative, public weighted, policy friendly model of a social issue. Show less

    • MBA Student
      • Sep 2010 - Nov 2011

      An AMBA accredited UK top10, global top 100 institution for Masters in Business Administration.Areas of study include, Economics, Strategic Management Accounting, Systems Thinking, Integrated Marketing Communications, Operations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Risk and Crisis Management, International Business.Recipient of: • The Geoff Sykes Memorial Prize• P & A Prize for Organisational Leadership• The Gripple Prize for Technology, Innovation and Enterprise 2011• 74% Grade Point Average• Dissertation title 'Business Continuity Management in UK higher education institutions – what role is there for social media?' Show less

  • The University of Sheffield
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Project Consultant
      • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

      Funded by DECC this project forms a test-bed and analysis of the UK government’s flagship policy the “Green Deal”. Working with project partners Barnsley MBC, Keepmoat Homes Ltd & Groundwork Dearne Valley, my role was to evaluate and monitor the project before reporting back on the project’s success. To do so I developed a large scale survey distributed across Barnsley, undertook in depth pre & post intervention interviews in 5 show homes and semi-structured focus groups with Barnsley residents. These have been subsequently analysed using advanced statistical and qualitative techniques and synthesised into a concise report for Barnsley BMBC and DECC Show less

  • Building for the Future Ltd
    • Sheffield, United Kingdom
    • Renergy and Regreen, ERDF INTERREG IVC, project consultant
      • Dec 2012 - Feb 2013

      Employed as a freelance consultant on the ERDF funded projects Renergy and Regreen. These projects sought to understand the role of the building sector in the Green Economy, explore regional and community level capacity for energy production, householder attitudes to energy efficiency and energy production, and use inter-regional cooperation to improve local energy policy and planning. As part of a specialist team I delivered expert workshops, desktop data research & analysis, and social surveying to develop the City of Sheffield’s contribution to the European projec Show less

  • The University of Sheffield
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Associate
      • Aug 2012 - Oct 2012

      Working with colleagues in the psychology department I helped in the design, delivery and analysis of an in depth evaluation of the potential impact of the “Green Deal” on fuel poor communities across South Yorkshire and the Humber prior to the scheme’s official launch. This work formed the basis of an in-depth report published by the Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainability and distributed at multiple stakeholder engagement events. Working with colleagues in the psychology department I helped in the design, delivery and analysis of an in depth evaluation of the potential impact of the “Green Deal” on fuel poor communities across South Yorkshire and the Humber prior to the scheme’s official launch. This work formed the basis of an in-depth report published by the Centre for Energy, Environment and Sustainability and distributed at multiple stakeholder engagement events.

  • Production Resource Group
    • United States
    • Entertainment
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Moving Lights Technician
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

      Providing technical support to the Moving Lights department at PRG Longbridge. Maintaining, repairing and preparing moving lights for multiple international live music tours, theatrical shows, and conferences as part of a small specialist team. Also working and liaising with touring lighting designers and in-house project management staff to solve issues on touring equipment and help provide technical support, developing solutions to unique equipment challenges. Providing technical support to the Moving Lights department at PRG Longbridge. Maintaining, repairing and preparing moving lights for multiple international live music tours, theatrical shows, and conferences as part of a small specialist team. Also working and liaising with touring lighting designers and in-house project management staff to solve issues on touring equipment and help provide technical support, developing solutions to unique equipment challenges.

  • Family Ski Company
    • Resort manager
      • Nov 2009 - May 2010

      Maintaining the day-to-day operation of a 30 bed, 3 chalet resort in the popular Paradiski area of France. Management and development of a 12 member team delivering high quality, family orientated holidays, ensuring consistency of guest experience with constant attention to detail and the logistical operational necessities of running chalets in a mountain resort. Responsibilities included: • Team development and management • Supplier liaison • Guest liaison and welcomes • Resort Maintenance • Quality control • Process management and development • Resort Planning, organisation and preparation • Pastoral care for staff team • Staff appraisals and training • Weekly Accounts • Cover for chefs, hosts and childcare as required for days off and other incidents. • Guest & Staff transfer planning and delivery in a registered transport company • 24/7 on call on-site management • Resource management and maintenance Show less

  • University of Leicester Students' Union
    • Events Co-ordinator
      • Nov 2007 - Aug 2009

      Technical, logistical, organisational and operational management of all events, event staff and event budgets held in or by the University of Leicester Students’ Union, as well as bar and duty management responsibilities. Duties included: • Line Managing 1 full time and 20 part time staff. • Booking entertainment for all events • Liaising with all external hirers and developing potential clients. • Maintaining an accurate equipment database and maintenance schedule • Duty managing all major club nights (1500 capacity) • Cash handling • End of day procedures • Bar Management • Chef cover as required • Stock ordering • Building maintenance • Creating and maintaining all departmental risk assessments • Event marketing and promotion • Staff rostering • Staff recruitment and training Throughout all aspects of this work, flexibility and attention to detail was paramount. Hours worked varied according to events and required me to work weekends, evenings and nights regularly. Show less

Education

  • The University of Sheffield
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Public policy design
    2011 - 2015
  • The University of Sheffield
    Masters of Business Administration, Managerial Economics, Strategic Management and Accounting, Operations Management
    2010 - 2011
  • University of Leicester
    BA, Economics
    2003 - 2006

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