Strategic Operations Leader

3 weeks ago


Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom Unite Foundation Full time

We are Unite Students, a FTSE 100 company and the leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation in the UK. As a Strategic Operations Leader, you will be responsible for identifying, understanding and balancing short-term and operational demands with the delivery of longer-term and strategic priorities for your cluster of properties.

You will be able to:

  1. Develop and implement effective strategies to deliver against local and organisational priorities
  2. Build and lead high-performing teams with a sense of belonging and community
  3. Advocate, communicate and deliver changes in working practices that support local and organisational success
  4. Understand and absorb information from a range of different sources, and use it to make effective business decisions
  5. Understand root causes, analyse and solve complex business issues

We will provide you with:

  1. A market competitive salary and benefits package
  2. A personalised leadership development programme
  3. An opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that is committed to creating a happy, healthy and inclusive work environment. We offer a range of benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Wellbeing platform.

At Unite Students, we are passionate about building inclusive teams and creating a home for success for both our employees and students. If you are a strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.



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