Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager
Department/School: School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems
Campus: Derry~Londonderry
Salary: £48,822 per annum
Duration: Fixed-Term until 30th June 2029 / Full-time
Closing Date: 29th October 2025 at 23:30
Reference Number: 038346

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will be a full-time, dedicated Operations Manager for the ETC4SME project. They will be part of a dynamic team with responsibility to manage the delivery of the programme of events and client support activities in accordance with the ETC4SME Operational Plan. They will assist the operational team in carrying out their responsibilities, which include ensuring the delivery of project services to industry in an effective, efficient, responsive, and professional manner.

The Enabling Technology Cluster for SMEs (ETC4SME) is a four-year, cross-border initiative designed to boost innovation, productivity, and competitiveness among small and medium-sized enterprises across Northern Ireland and the border counties of Ireland.

Funded through the PEACEPLUS Programme and led by Atlantic Technological University in partnership with Ulster University, Queen’s University Belfast and Catalyst, the project will engage 955 SMEs and directly support at least 715 businesses to adopt new products, services, or processes. Through tailored training, specialist consultancy, and innovation-focused student placements, ETC4SME will help SMEs embrace digital transformation, artificial intelligence, sustainable business practices, and regulatory compliance.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- A degree.
- Experience of working in a management post with responsibility to support business/product development.
- Experience of networking and negotiating with internal and external agencies and companies at a senior level.

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Athena Swan Statement

The School of Computing, Engineering & Intelligent Systems holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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