Department Operations Manager

1 month ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom University of Strathclyde Full time

The role of the Department Operations Manager is to provide management, leadership and strategic direction across all departmental operational activities in support of teaching, research, knowledge exchange and internationalisation, including administrative processes staff resourcing and work space.

As a leading international technological university, the University of Strathclyde is recognised for its world class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of the largest and most successful civil engineering departments in Scotland with over 800 undergraduate students across home and international program, 100 taught postgraduates and almost 100 registered research students. We have a strong commitment to widening access and inclusion while maintaining academic quality and an outstanding student experience.

In 2022 we became the first Engineering Department in the UK to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award and one of only three gold awards to be held in Engineering. This award recognises the work the department has done to address inequalities and barriers faced by women in Engineering, highlights how strongly the department has embedded inclusion and support for all its staff and students in everything we do, and acknowledges how much our leadership in this area is helping Strathclyde, the higher education sector and the Civil Engineering industry become more inclusive places to work and study.

The role of the Department Operations Manager is to provide management, leadership and strategic direction across all departmental operational activities in support of teaching, research, knowledge exchange and internationalisation, including administrative processes; staff resourcing and work space. As a member of the Departmental Management Committee the Department Operations Manager will contribute to departmental strategy and be responsible for ensuring that the department has effective support in terms of resource and procedures. They will have responsibility for monitoring and reporting various aspects of performance, will monitor and report financial performance and oversee the operation and maintenance of the department's office and administrative facilities. The post will provide significant support to the Head of Department in the day-to-day running of the department.

To be considered for the role you will be educated to a minimum of Degree level in a relevant subject or have significant equivalent experience. You will have managerial experience in a complex and varied working environment and experience of leading and managing a varied team. Experience of managing projects with multiple inputs is desired. You will have experience of supporting delivery of short- and long-term strategic plans in alignment with wider organisational targets and objectives and experience of managing significant funds. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders, strong organisational skills with the ability to delegate effectively and a proven ability to manage change. Whilst not essential for the role, applications are welcome from candidates with managerial experience within a Higher Education setting. Applications are welcomed from applicants who may require flexible working arrangements.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Vernon Phoenix, Head of Department, ).

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£45,585 to £56,021 per annum.


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