A rare leadership opportunity has arisen within our Faculty of Social Sciences. If you want a job in which you can combine working at a strategic level with an operational focus, that will bring you into contact with all areas of University life and that will allow you to demonstrate your commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the Social Sciences, read on.
We are looking for an outstanding Faculty Manager with the curiosity and imagination to support our Executive Dean in driving progress across our Social Sciences. You will need to be an excellent all-rounder, able to operate credibly in the areas of academic and financial planning, human resources management, with skills in communication, negotiation, problem solving, staff motivation, project and change management. You will display the enthusiasm and creativity needed to ensure that our Social Sciences continue to deliver both outstanding research and a transformational education for our students. This role is a lynchpin between academic staff and professional services; we would like to hear from you if developing working practices, being part of strategic change and motivating colleagues stimulates you.
This is a full-time post, based on our Colchester campus but some travel to Southend will be required.
At the University of Essex internationalism is central to who we are and what we do. We are committed to being a cosmopolitan, internationally-oriented university that is welcoming to staff and students from all countries and a university where you can find the world in one place.
The University of Essex is being assisted in this appointment process by the executive search firm Society. To apply, or download further details, please visit Society's website. Informal enquiries can be addressed to Geraldine Savage via geraldine.savage@society-search.com or on +44 (0) 203 653 0474.