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Head of Operations

Loughborough University - Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Loughborough University, Loughborough
Salary: £57,696 to £64,914 per annum. Subject to annual pay award. Management and Specialist grade 8.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 25th September 2023
Closes: 15th October 2023
Job Ref: REQ231156
 

Loughborough University has an exciting opportunity to join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering as Head of Operations.

You will be a highly motivated individual to lead and manage the professional support team who undertake administrative and technical duties. Applicants should have a track record of successfully leading teams and managing staff within a fast-paced, business-critical, setting. Experience of operational planning, including financial planning and budget management, and experience of developing and enhancing administrative systems and processes, is essential.

Candidates should possess high level interpersonal, communication, negotiation and team working skills, commensurate with working at a senior level, and have substantial experience of planning and managing projects. The ability to adapt to, and function effectively within a changing environment will be key to operating successfully within the role.

If you are passionate about adding value to one of the UK’s largest engineering schools then this is an exciting opportunity for you to join a high performing team and have a positive impact in supporting the University’s strategy both within the School and the wider University.

In return, we offer you a great place to work, with a generous employment package including:

  • Up to 44 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays and University Closure days)
  • Hybrid working (we typically expect people to be in the office 3 days per week)
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Personal and professional development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BUPA Cash Plan (100 Scheme)
  • Incremental pay structure
  • A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
  • Season ticket loan scheme
  • Volunteering policy
  • Health and Wellbeing support
  • Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available
  • On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles

For the full job description and person specification please see here.

Informal enquiries
Informal enquires should be made to Professor Paul Conway, Dean of School by email at P.P.Conway@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on 01509 227505.

Candidates are requested to specifically address the person specification when applying. A copy of the job description and person specification is available here.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15 October 2023.

Date of interview: 16 November 2023.

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