Director of Faculty Operations (Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

We are inviting applications for the role of Director of Faculty Operations within the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. This critical position offers a unique opportunity to lead all aspects of Faculty operations ensuring that the faculty is well positioned to support excellence across all our areas of activity, including education and research activities.  

About the role

The Director of Faculty Operations leads the delivery of strategic Faculty objectives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial ways. Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean, the post holder will have operational leadership of all aspects of the Faculty.

About you

To be successful in this role you will draw on established leadership experience. You are likely to be an inspiring and inclusive manager who can articulate a compelling vision for Faculty professional services and technical staff excellence as well as being able to inspire confidence and engagement across the wider academic community. We work collaboratively and your role will be key to ensuring alignment between Schools, Faculty, University and stakeholder expectations.

What we can offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How to apply

If you have any queries or would like to have an informal conversation with the PVC Executive Dean, please contact Prof Annika Bautz via her Executive Assistant Jasmine Chandler jasmine.chandler@surrey.ac.uk

Should you wish to be considered for this role, please apply via our University of Surrey website, with your CV and cover letter outlining how you feel you would be suited to the role.

We reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is identified.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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