Operations & Projects Officer

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Operations & Projects Officer to join our Marketing, Recruitment & Communications (MRC). This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in driving operational excellence while supporting a wide range of marketing and student recruitment projects across the University.

You will lead the day-to-day operations of the MRC function, overseeing core administrative areas including compliance, health & safety, reporting and systems management. Working closely with the Director and senior leadership team, you will help shape and deliver efficient, data-led processes that support our strategic goals.

In addition, you will act as a key business partner to faculties and professional services, translating requirements into clear briefs and coordinating activity across specialist teams to ensure projects are delivered effectively and on time. 

We are looking for someone with strong project management and organisational skills, excellent communication and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. You will bring experience of improving processes, managing competing priorities and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, ideally within marketing, communications or events.

This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational leadership with hands-on project delivery, and who is passionate about continuous improvement and service excellence.

If you are motivated, adaptable and keen to make a real impact within a dynamic team, we would welcome your application.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

About the department

Our Marketing & Communications department is made up of experts in student recruitment, design, digital, PR, market research and more, all of whom work to support BU’s strategic plan. We work with senior stakeholders to influence recruitment targets and support the university in shaping our portfolio to optimise recruitment.  We embed effective internal communications activity throughout the University to ensure academic and professional services staff are well equipped and informed.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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