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Head of Faculty Operations

De Montfort University - Faculty of Arts, Design & Humanities

Location: Leicester
Salary: £56,021 to £64,914 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 4th September 2024
Closes: 29th September 2024
Job Ref: A-62763107-02
 

De Montfort University (DMU) is a progressive and motivated institution, committed to provide an inspiring educational experience for its diverse student body. Located in the heart of Leicester, DMU prides itself on its innovative teaching, cutting-edge research, and strong industry links. Our vibrant campus offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where students and staff thrive, fostering a culture of academic excellence and personal development. At DMU, we are dedicated to driving forward our strategic vision, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of higher education in the UK and beyond.

Faculty / Directorate

The Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities (ADH) is home to an impressive breadth of programmes ranging from Fashion Design to Architecture, and from History to Drama and Performing Arts. The faculty unifies a range of sector-leading courses, informed by partnerships with the creative and cultural industries and taught by award-winning academics with international reputations. Graduates gain the skills to become leading creatives, practitioners, entrepreneurs or researchers in their chosen field, benefiting from ADH’s friendly and collaborative community supported by expert technicians, effective operations and state-of-the-art facilities.

Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Faculty Operations to lead and manage a comprehensive range of specialist, technical and professional services functions within the Faculty, in support of the Faculty and University’s strategic aims.

Reporting to the Director of Faculty Operations and acting as her formal Deputy across the breadth of her strategic and operational responsibilities, you will have oversight of a complex range of resources to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Faculty.

Your role includes the management of services to both students and staff, within a vibrant, supportive community of academic and professional service excellence.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management, including excellent people skills, line management of staff and the ability to motivate teams and optimise performance. Your ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be essential to enhance service delivery and development. You will have well-developed influencing and negotiating skills, including with senior staff. You will possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

You will have a demonstrable track record in delivering business change, and experience of management and analysis of data to inform strategy and decision making. You’ll have experience of developing innovative solutions and contributing to strategic planning, as well as planning and managing budgets. You’ll also have strong project management skills and the ability to analyse problems and find solutions across multiple stakeholders to support the delivery of projects.

For more information about the role, please view the Job Description/Person Specification.

Interviews will be taking place on 10th/11th October 2024. This role is hybrid and you will be expected to be on campus 60% of the working week.

De Montfort University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that enriches lives, supports individuals to reach their full potential, and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As an educator and shaper of society, the university aims to role model positive behaviours both within the university and to reflect the diversity of the wider community. As such we welcome applications from all potential candidates.

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