School Operations Manager

3 days ago

Manchester M PL, United Kingdom University of Manchester Full time

The School Operations Manager has a key strategic and operational role in the Schools within the Faculty of Humanities. They will support the Director of School Operations, Vice- Dean and Head of uaryhool in the development and implementation of the School's strategy, planning and governance, and in the day-to-day management of the School. On behalf of the School leadership team, the post-holder will ensure compliance requirements are met, including People processes and procedures, Finance processes and procedures, Health and Safety and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Overseeing the School Operations team, the post-holder has managerial responsibility for general School operations and the provision of advice and support to the Heads of Departments/Divisions. They will participate in a Humanities Community of Practice with other Schools Senior Professional Service (PS) Operations colleagues, working towards continuous business improvement and standardisation. They will engage with business partners throughout the University and have an excellent understanding of its strategic aims, governance and infrastructure. The post-holder will deputise for the Director of School Operations as required.

The role operates within a culture of continuous business improvement, innovation and change and the post-holder will proactively review and develop those activities for which they are responsible.

What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: David Pattwell

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

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