Operations Manager

St Antony’s College is recruiting for an Operations Manager. This is a new and pivotal role, responsible for ensuring the provision of high-quality services across accommodation, events, and other operational functions, overseeing daily activities and providing effective line management to Heads of Department. The Operations Manager will foster a culture of professionalism and accountability within the team, ensuring that high standards are maintained across all operational functions. The successful candidate will empower Heads of Department, facilitate professional development, and create an environment that encourages innovation and operational excellence.

To be successful in your application, you will have proven experience in a management role, with the ability to motivate and develop your staff and solve problems in complex environments. The ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands will be vital, along with exceptional interpersonal skills and a customer-orientated focus. You will have a flexible and positive attitude, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach, along with a sound knowledge of licensing and compliance requirements and budget management.

Experience of hospitality and events management and sympathy with the values, ethos and objectives of a collegiate and academic environment would be advantageous.

St Antony’s College is one of the seven graduate colleges of the University of Oxford. The College specialises in the interdisciplinary study of international relations, economics, politics and history of particular parts of the world and has around 550 postgraduate students.

We offer excellent employee benefits including a full-time equivalent of 41 days’ annual leave (including bank/public holidays), free meals in College during normal working hours and when the Hall is open, membership of the University of Oxford’s Staff Pension Scheme, and access to a car parking space in the College’s grounds if available.

St Antony’s College is located in North Oxford, the College is just a 10-minute walk from the city centre and is close to the University Parks, Port Meadow, Jericho and Summertown.

Please visit the College website for further information, including the job description, person specification and details of how to apply.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 8^th January 2025 and interviews will be held in the week commencing 20^th January 2025.

St Antony’s College is an equal opportunities employer.

Advert information