Operations Manager

The Operations Manager plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day life and smooth running of Cranmer Hall. Working closely with colleagues across the College, Church and University, the postholder will oversee admissions, academic administration, placements, events and operational processes, ensuring that our systems and activities run efficiency and support the flourishing of our learning community. This is a varied and rewarding role for an organised and collaborative individual who enjoys bringing people, processes and projects together.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Operational leadership and team management
• Admissions, academic administration and student placements
• Event planning and co-ordination
• Process improvement, compliance and data management
• Stakeholder engagement across church, college and university contexts

Theology College | Cranmer Hall | Durham, uk

Contract type: Continuous

Full time: 35 hours per week

Working arrangements: Based at St John’s College, eligible to apply for some hybrid working

Pension: St John’s College Group Pension Plan Holidays

FTE: 27 days annual leave plus University customary days and bank holidays pro rata

Start date: 14^th September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Interview date: 14^th August 2026

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