Head of Faculty Operations

We are seeking two experienced and collaborative Head of Faculty Operations; each role will provide operational leadership across one of the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Working closely with the Director of Operations, Dean, and senior colleagues, you will ensure the effective delivery of the Faculty’s academic, research, and student-facing activities.

About the role

You will help shape and implement Faculty priorities, lead the Faculty Operations Team, and ensure that operations are efficient, responsive, and aligned with University strategy. This role offers significant scope to influence how the Faculty functions and to enhance the experience of staff and students.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Operations Team, ensuring high-quality support across the Faculty’s academic departments
• Support the development and delivery of Faculty strategies
• Oversee major projects and improvement initiatives
• Streamline processes and embed effective digital and operational practices
• Build strong relationships across the University and act as a trusted advisor
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of Faculty operations

About you

You will bring substantial operational experience in Higher Education or a similarly complex environment, alongside:

• A strong record of strategic planning and project delivery
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and commitment to inclusive practice

Further information

These roles are offered on a full time or part time (0.8fte) basis. Please state your preference at application stage.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Amanda Harper (Science) a.l.harper@bath.ac.uk or Katy McKen (Humanities & Social Sciences) k.e.mcken@bath.ac.uk

Please apply via the ‘Apply’ button above.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

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