Director of Faculty Operations Medical Sciences & SAF Eng

Newcastle University; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Director of Faculty Operations to provide strategic leadership within the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. This pivotal role involves overseeing professional services to ensure high-quality support for education and research. The selected candidate will lead transformative initiatives and build strong partnerships across faculties, promoting an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Great pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experienced senior leader with a track record of leading complex professional services operations.
• Skilled in delivering large-scale change and working in partnership with academic leaders.
• Strong strategic insight, financial and organizational acumen.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Faculty professional services.
• Lead change, transformation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee Faculty planning, performance, risk, budgets, and workforce strategy.
• Build partnerships across the University and represent the Faculty.
• Promote a positive, inclusive culture.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Financial acumen

Collaborative leadership

Job description

A leading university in the UK is seeking a Director of Faculty Operations to provide strategic leadership within the Faculty of Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering. This pivotal role involves overseeing professional services to ensure high-quality support for education and research. The selected candidate will lead transformative initiatives and build strong partnerships across faculties, promoting an inclusive culture where all colleagues can thrive. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.