Director of Operations

About the role:

This is a strategic role to lead the professional services as well as to advise and work with the Head of Department on strategic development and planning in the Centre for Environmental Policy, which is about to embark upon a period of significant change. In addition the post will take on a role for the Faculty Office to lead strategic projects as directed by the Faculty Chief Operating Officer.

What you would be doing:

You will work closely with the Head of Department and senior academic staff to drive the future direction of the Centre for Environmental Policy. You will be responsible for the professional services functions in the Centre and coordinate strategic planning. As part of the senior professional services leadership community for the Faculty of Natural Sciences, you will be liaising across the university to represent the Centre and to contribute to Faculty and university-wide initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Experience of strategic development and planning, especially in partnership and in support of senior academic staff.
• Experience of leading teams and projects.
• Experience of the strategic and operational management of significant financial responsibilities.
• Experience of higher education preferred but not essential if a candidate can demonstrate experience of working in a similarly large and complex environment

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Develop in your role with access to learning and development opportunities.
• Benefit from sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Gain access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Further Information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Kasia Kmieckowiak: k.kmieckowiak@imperial.ac.uk

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