TIDE

TIDE is a new internal talent development programme for PS colleagues working up to Grade E. It will enable you to:

Develop your talent and build your internal network
Grow your capacity for innovation, creativity and reflection
Join a programme of discovery about the University
Demonstrate engagement and strategic awareness

It involves:

Presentations and workshops about the University
Two short projects, one within your Division and one outside
Access to mentoring and career conversations
Peer support and action learning

Please contact the team via tide-applications@exeter.ac.uk for
all queries on the application process and the programme.

TIDE Poster

How many places are available?

There are 50 places available for colleagues from our Professional Services Divisions (under the Armed Forces Covenant we welcome applications from veterans). We welcome applications from all professional service colleagues up to and including Grade E.

Applications will open on Monday the 12th of May. Your application will be reviewed by the Programme Director and your Divisional Leadership Team, and we aim to notify you of your outcome by the 9th of August 2025.

If you have any questions about the application process or the programme, please contact the team via tide-applications@exeter.ac.uk.

When does it start and what is the time commitment?

Wave two of this one-year programme will begin their journey in September 2025.

After the induction phase, you will also explore themes which will define the challenges and opportunities for our sector through Discovery and Strategy sessions which will be a commitment of 2-3 hours per month. You will also discover more about how the University works through two bite-sized projects (one inside of your division and one external to your division). Each of these will be approximately the equivalent of around two weeks of effort, over the course of the year. These will fit alongside your day-to-day responsibilities but your Division and line manager help you to manage the programme alongside your role.

What will I gain from the programme?

In return for your commitment, we will recognise your efforts through a dedicated celebration event at the end of the programme. You will be part of a recognised cohort of future managers and leaders and we will support you to identify and make the most of internal progression opportunities. You will have a senior mentor who will help you build an effective network and gain recognition and visibility within the wider Professional Services at Exeter.

You will also spend time together as cohort of talented individuals and will support each other during and after the programme. In addition to the insights you gain into the University’s goals and strategic drivers, you will find out more about yourself, your motivations and how to develop your future career.

You can find more about the TIDE programme on this PowerPoint presentation.