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Faculty Operations Director (Fixed term)
Engineering
| Location: |
University Park |
| Salary: |
£68,857 to £94,458
per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
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| Closing Date: |
Wednesday 08 May 2024 |
| Reference: |
ENG145524 |
The University of Nottingham invites applications for the position of Faculty Operations Director within the faculty of Engineering.
This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of the University’s senior professional services leadership team, helping bring together the interests of the faculty and the institution as a whole. You will bring effective leadership, coordination and delivery of professional services in alignment with wider University colleagues and strategies. This role works closely with the deputy registrar and other faculty operations directors and is critical to enabling a joined up, consistent and coordinated delivery of central and local Professional Services to enhance the quality and efficiency of the Professional Services team within the faculty.
You will work with the Faculty Pro-Vice Chancellor and the leadership team within the faculty to drive, develop and implement faculty based strategy in the context of the University strategy. You will deliver change and be responsible for leading the team of administrative, professional and managerial (APM) and technical services (TS) colleagues whilst supporting academic and research colleagues. The role provides an opportunity to make a real impact at our University to help us continue to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of Higher Education.
The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is one of the most highly regarded universities in the UK and sits within the QS global top 100 and is renowned for its excellent teaching and world changing research. We are also the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award for its commitment to advance equality across higher education and research.
Your career with us
At the University of Nottingham, we aim to give you the support you need to nurture your talent, develop, and reach your professional and personal career goals. We are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance.
The post is offered on a fixed term contract until 28/02/2027. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Jason Carter at Jason.carter@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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