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
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd April.
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Free counselling services through Health Assured
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
- Staff discount on language courses
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- Local discounts and more
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
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