Strategic School Operations Manager (12-Month Role)

Newcastle University; Newcastle; Presencial; AUD 80.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Newcastle University in the UK is seeking an Operations Manager to operationalise strategy across a school within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering. You will lead day-to-day operational activities, oversee front-of-house management, procurement, and digital/physical infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement.

You will manage a team of three Operations Managers, collaborate with NUIT for digital services, support space planning and projects, and report to the Deputy Head

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily transactional and operational activities across a specific school, including purchasing, travel arrangements, deliveries, expense processing, and finance approvals.
• Provide line management to the School Operations team, fostering a collaborative, agile, high-performing culture, and coordinate school hubs.
• Manage activities such as Academic Workload Allocation modelling where relevant to the school.
• Act as liaison with University IT Service (NUIT) to ensure a fit-for-purpose digital experience for students and colleagues.
• Support infrastructure planning and implementation, including capital projects, space management, and relocation.
• Lead and deliver school/faculty projects, developing innovative ideas and monitoring resources for successful completion.
• Support Deputy Head of School Operations and School Executive in delivering the School’s strategic plan.
• Identify service shortfalls and propose improvements or innovative solutions to maximise service quality.
• Deputise for the Deputy Head of School Operations when appropriate.
• Act as first point of contact for resolving day-to-day operational issues.

Descripción del empleo

Newcastle University in the UK is seeking an Operations Manager to operationalise strategy across a school within the Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering. You will lead day-to-day operational activities, oversee front-of-house management, procurement, and digital/physical infrastructure, and drive continuous improvement.

You will manage a team of three Operations Managers, collaborate with NUIT for digital services, support space planning and projects, and report to the Deputy Head