Faculty of Social SciencesA rare 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.
Role and DutiesWe are looking for an outstanding Faculty Operations Manager with the curiosity and imagination to support the Faculty in driving progress across our Social Sciences.
The Faculty Operations Manager is responsible to the Faculty Manager for supporting the management of the Faculty Team and the delivery, enhancement and development of its services. The Faculty Operations Manager is a key member of the Faculty Team and provides high quality dedicated support to the Faculty Manager, managing specific areas of work, activities, and support services. The Faculty Operations Manager also has the capacity to deputise for the Faculty Manager in their absence, as appropriate.
The Faculty Operations Manager is expected to develop and maintain a broad range of networks across the University to support delivery of outcomes and develop key professional relationships, some of which will be external.
Qualifications and Skills requiredYou will need to hold a good degree (2.1 or above) or substantial equivalent experience, and be an excellent all-rounder, able to drive projects and improvements across the Faculty, working independently and as part of a team with a commitment to continuous improvement and high level communication and organisational skills. 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 key to delivering Faculty activities; we would like to hear from you if developing processes, procedures and working practices, being part of a dynamic team and delivering on excellence within Social Sciences stimulates you.
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.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone the Resourcing Team (01206 874588/873521).
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