Operations Lead - Hamilton Brookes

Are you an experienced operations manager ready to contribute to the success of a leading educational publisher? Join the Hamilton Brookes team at Oxford Brookes University and play a crucial role in driving our operational excellence and supporting our mission. 

About Hamilton Brookes: Hamilton Brookes is a respected educational publisher specializing in primary school resources. We offer high-quality materials that support teaching and reduce workload, serving educators in the UK and internationally.

Why Join Us? As an Operations Lead, you will be part of a dynamic team within the School of Education at Oxford Brookes University. This role provides an exciting opportunity to shape and improve our operations, contribute to our growth, and work in a collaborative and supportive environment. 

About the Role: In this role, you will manage finance, reporting, systems, and processes to ensure the smooth operation of Hamilton Brookes. You will oversee external events, compliance, and supplier management, and support project management and budgeting. This part-time position (up to 0.7 FTE) offers flexibility for remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure operational effectiveness, including financial operations and tracking income and costs.
• Organise and manage events with teachers and partners.
• Act as the compliance officer, ensuring GDPR adherence.
• Manage supplier contracts and performance.
• Support project management and resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and handle supplier invoices and queries.

Qualifications and Experience: Essential Experience:

• Degree level or equivalent experience.
• Advanced PC skills with strong organisational planning experience.
• Numerate with budget management skills.
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving abilities.

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Access to university facilities and resources.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

As part of the application process all applicants are required to complete our online application form by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button on the Oxford Brookes vacancy page. You will be routed to this when you click on the above “Apply” button. All parts of the application form should be completed and in the section of the form called “Supporting Documents”, applicants must upload their CV and a Personal Statement. To complete the Personal Statement part of the application, applicants must download the Personal Statement document which is part of the advert below and complete the form, providing examples and explaining how they meet each item detailed on the document. The Personal Statement must then be uploaded to the application form along with the CV.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system, however applications are welcome from candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.

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