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Head of Faculty Operations

Lancaster University - Faculty of Science & Technology

Location: Lancaster
Salary: £56,048 to £63,059 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 31st March 2023
Closes: 28th April 2023
Job Ref: 0190-23-R

Closing Date: Friday 28 April 2023

Interview Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023

Reference:  0190-23-R

Lancaster University is an academic-powerhouse that combines high quality teaching and research with a strong sense of community and belonging.  The University is an exceptional academic environment; it is ranked as either 11th or 13th out of over 130 universities nationally and its thriving community of students, drawn from 183 countries, enjoy a beautiful green parkland campus that is ranked No1 in the whole of the UK for learning facilities. 

Furthermore, as a civic university, Lancaster has a firm commitment to its city and region and it is proud to be part of the team that is bringing the Eden Project to Morecambe. It also has a network of overseas campuses in China, Germany, Ghana and Malaysia, in addition to its regional partnerships. At present, there are over 8,000 students studying for one of its degrees outside of the UK.

This is an opportunity for a first- class operations professional to join Lancaster’s Faculty of Science and Technology.  The appointee will work with the Executive Dean to provide high level strategic and operational management and development of the Faculty. This is a demanding role with responsibilities encompassing organisational excellence, academic administration, governance and planning, and policy development and implementation. The post-holder will lead a high-performing Faculty team and work with professional services colleagues across the full range of central university administrative functions and academic and professional services staff in the Faculty’s seven departments.

The Faculty provides an environment that strongly supports the individual needs of each employee, promoting a healthy work-life balance. It is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis, as well as the Athena Swan Charter, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education.

Although this is a full time, indefinite appointment, the Institution is open to flexible working arrangements, job share, condensed hours, flexible start/finish times and blended working. It is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring that its culture is inclusive. Applications are encouraged from all diversity groups and people from the Global Majority.

Applicants will have excellent communication, negotiation and persuasion skills, a demonstrable ability to work effectively across multiple teams and first-class analytical and problem-solving skills. They will have appropriate experience of senior administrative or managerial roles in a complex organisation.  They may be already work in an academic institution or have relevant experience drawn from other parts of the economy.  An aptitude and willingness to contribute leadership to the operational excellence and strategic development of the Faculty is vital, as is enthusiasm for planning and administration within an academic environment.

Lancaster University is a Disability Confident Committed employer.

How to Apply

Applications should consist of a CV accompanied by a covering letter addressing the criteria in the person specification.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact Liz James:

E: elizabeth.james@berwickpartners.co.uk 

T: 0121 654 5924

Closing date for receipt of applications: 5pm Friday 28th April 2023

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