Head of Operations

We are seeking a Head of Operations to provide strategic and operational leadership for the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, and on Faculty-wide projects.

This is a key leadership role within the School and Faculty, with line management responsibility for professional services staff in the School. You will work in partnership with the Dean/Head of School, School Executive Team, Faculty Operations Director, Faculty leadership team and colleagues in central professional services departments to develop, monitor and implement strategic plans and take responsibility for delivering and embedding these within the School to support the achievement of key performance indicators.

You will already have substantial, relevant managerial experience in a senior role within a large, complex, matrix organisation. Well-developed leadership skills and strategic thinking are essential, and you need to be able to build strong, collaborative relationships and teams. Experience of working in Higher Education and/or in collaboration with the veterinary healthcare sector is desirable.

You will be based in the Veterinary School Building, at Sutton Bonington, but will be supported to work occasionally at University Park for Faculty activities to meet the needs of the role. 

This post is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 28 November 2024

Together with your CV, please provide a 500 word statement detailing your suitability for this post.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Gary England: gary.england@nottingham.ac.uk and Chris Garrod: chris.garrod@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory basic disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

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