Head of Operations - London Campus

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker, passionate about driving innovation, and skilled in managing change? 

Join us as the Head of Operations at our London Campus and play a key role in shaping the future of our University.

Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.

At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action.

We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead the operational execution of the school’s strategy and provide oversight of its key operational areas.

You will be a core member of the London Senior Leadership Team, working closely with senior colleagues and the Dean to implement school objectives and support the university’s broader strategy.

Key Requirements:

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire, direct, and influence teams.
• Have extensive experience in senior administration or a similar professional role, in Higher Education.
• Have experience of driving high level of performance and promoting a role modelling culture of equity, diversity, inclusion and workplace wellbeing.
• You’ll able to demonstrate experience in shaping and delivering organisations strategies and effective resource planning, including finances and estates/ facilities.  
• You can set clear direction and inspire people to achieve, including the ability to build relationships with a range of stakeholders both internally and externally.

About our London Campus:

You’ll be based at Loughborough University London which is an inspiring postgraduate campus on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Established exclusively for postgraduate study and research, Loughborough University London combines influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers, and creative innovators to deliver one of the UK's best postgraduate student experiences.

Loughborough University London is part of an exciting community of Here East organisations, creatives and educational providers.

Our unique location provides a stimulating environment for students and staff to ask questions, challenge ideas and collaborate with various inspiring industry partners. Our students learn from influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators and are engaged with the latest developments within their sector.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and interdisciplinary school which delivers world-leading research and impact. 

If this sounds like the right place and role for you, please do get in touch! We’d love to hear from you. 

In return, we offer you a great place to work, with friendly co-workers and a generous employment package including:  

• Up to* 44 days leave per year (including Bank Holidays and University Closure days).
• Hybrid working 
• Generous pension scheme 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 Scheme) 
• Incremental pay structure 
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
• Season ticket loan scheme 
• Investment in your personal and professional development

For an informal discussion contact Aidan McGarry, Dean (Acting), Loughborough University, London on a.mcgarry@lboro.ac.uk.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification 

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd October 2024 

Final Interview/assessment Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

Reasonable Adjustments: We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are adjustments that you’d like to request please contact Aidan McGarry, Dean (Acting), Loughborough University, London on a.mcgarry@lboro.ac.uk