Operations Manager

Turning Passion into Purpose. London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Operations Manager, College of Society and Professions.

This position offers the successful candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the College, leading operational excellence, contributing to business and strategic planning, and resource management. With the College Director of Operations, this role is responsible for ensuring the provision of high quality, efficient and effective support for teaching and research. The role will lead an enthusiastic and pivotal team of staff within the College.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• Experience of taking ownership of key projects and leading them to completion.
• Experience of leading a team, supporting colleagues, and understanding the needs of others with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Inspired to change and improve how we operate to deliver excellence.
• Motivated to contribute to a positive working culture and environment.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Higher Education management, they will be highly motivated and well organised. They will have experience of line managing a team of staff. They will be confident leading and planning activity throughout the academic year in liaison with academic colleagues.

Benefits and How to Apply:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. 

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must be submitted via the "Apply" button.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position, Hannah Umar, College Director of Operations on umarh@lsbu.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026 23.59pm

Interview/assessment - week commencing mid January 2026

We are happy to talk about flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

Depending on your circumstances, this role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route, more details on this can be found within the candidate pack.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team hrdsr@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

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