Operations Senior Administrator (109943-1224)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

About the Role  

For informal enquiries, please contact Eleena Ahmed (Operations Manager) at Eleena.ahmed@warwick.ac.uk. 

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned operations administrator to make a significant impact at a world-leading university, contributing to the ambitious global growth and reputation of Warwick as we celebrate our 60th anniversary. You will be joining a fast-paced, high-performing team that is at the forefront of shaping Warwick’s brand evolution and driving international student recruitment through strategic and innovative campaigns.

The role requires a driven individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, bringing a proactive and strategic mindset to managing complex schedules and high-profile projects. Your ability to anticipate challenges, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and support the Chief Communications and Marketing Officers Operations Directorate in delivering on key global initiatives will be critical to your success.

The CCMO leads the Marketing and Communications department at Warwick, a team dedicated to building and enhancing the University's global, national, and local reputation. As we aim to achieve our ambitious 2030 vision and strategic goals, the department is spearheading major international campaigns to support our brand evolution and international student recruitment, with a particular focus on celebrating our 60th anniversary. Key areas of focus include brand strategy, global marketing, market research and insights, corporate communications, and high-impact campaigns.

Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor and President, the CCMO is a member of the University Executive Board, and he is responsible, alongside the Board, for the renewal and implementation of the University Strategy. 

About You  

This role is ideal for someone with expertise in executive and operational administration, seeking a new and exciting challenge. The successful candidate will excel at providing exceptional support to multiple stakeholders and demonstrate strong organisational skills in managing responsibilities across the Operations Directorate. These responsibilities encompass operational functions such as finance, human resources, travel, events, and diary management.

Key traits for success include motivation, creativity, and ambition, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a close-knit team.

We know that diversity fosters innovation and creativity; so, we encourage applications from candidates irrespective of their age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12 January 2025 at 11.55 pm

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the Apply button.

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