Assistant Operations Manager (MBA)

About the Role

The Assistant Operations Manager supports the CareersPlus & Employer Relations team by providing a high quality and consistent experience to all our internal and external stakeholders, including employers, students and faculty. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering a comprehensive timetable of CareersPlus & Employer Relations activities organised by the MBA Careers Team.

You will support the team in identifying and delivering projects in line with the CareersPlus & Employer Relations' strategy and will provide events support for high-profile, cross-sector events run by the team. You will also lead on the operational execution of the Student Consultancy Project process.

This role will involve working closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders therefore, strong communication and influencing skills are essential, along with strong project management skills, data skills and good process/procedure acumen.

About You

You are a highly organised and detail-oriented operations professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You can manage multiple priorities effectively, maintain high standards of accuracy, and remain calm under pressure. A confident communicator and relationship builder, you work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. You are comfortable coordinating projects, improving processes, and using your initiative to ensure successful outcomes. Above all, you are dependable, customer-focused, and committed to delivering an excellent service while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Our Vision

The world needs smart ideas, and the leaders who can bring them to life. Those ideas only matter if they can be put into practice. Our vision is simple: to shape the people and ideas that will define what comes next and ensure they have everything they need to make it happen. 

Everything we do is underpinned by our CORE values and fuelled by a Change Maker mindset. We look for this shared commitment in everyone who joins our community. We nurture that mindset every day by creating a workplace where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are shared openly, and everyone has the chance to turn bold thinking into meaningful action. 

How to Apply

To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date stated.

We will review applications throughout the advertising period and may contact shortlisted candidates before the closing date. We therefore encourage interested applicants to submit their application as early as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications. 

Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.

Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.   

The interviews will be held Monday 16 Novemeber 2026.

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