Head of Department for Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking a dynamic Head of Department for its Operations, Technology, Events, and Hospitality Management program. This Senior Leadership position offers the opportunity to steer a top-ranked department within a triple-accredited business school. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, exceptional leadership abilities, and a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in education. Join us in transforming the future of higher education at Manchester Met.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring programmes

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Professor or equivalent academic leader.
• Strong record in research and teaching.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management to the department.
• Pioneer continuous improvement and raise the department's profile.
• Develop relationships with various stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

PhD in relevant academic discipline

Job description

About us
We have been proudly driving progress for more than two centuries. As one of the UK's largest and most popular universities, we're a force for good, dedicated to delivered outstanding research and excellent education. Much more than a university, we are a place where ambitious people unite as a diverse and inclusive community to make meaningful connections. Where world-class facilities combine with exceptional minds to improve lives through innovation. We welcome those who are committed, talented, and hardworking. People who believe in our values and are as driven as we are to achieve shared goals.

Our community of over 5,100 colleagues work in close partnership every day to bring about positive change regionally, nationally, and globally.

Build a role with purpose, in an environment designed to unlock your potential. Be part of Manchester Met. Be Manchester Met proud. Let's transform lives together.

The opportunity
Reporting directly to the Deputy Faculty Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean of Business School (Faculty of Business & Law), as the Head of Department for Operations, Technology, Events and Hospitality Management (OTEHM), you will provide strategic leadership and management to the department, which is one of five departments within our triple-accredited business school. This places us in the top one percent globally, reflecting our high standards of teaching and research. The Department spans the disciplines of Technology, Events, Hospitality, Analytics, Operations and Project Management, housed in the business school at the heart of Manchester.

As a member of the faculty executive group, you will build on the existing success and reputation of the Department across the University and externally. You will have the opportunity to be a pioneer for OTEHM, working on a pattern of continuous improvement and profile-raising, working collaboratively within the Faculty of Business and Law, and interacting across the whole University and beyond.

We are seeking an ambitious, motivated and effective leader, with a strong record in research and teaching in a relevant academic discipline to the Department. Ideally a current Professor, you will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, especially in developing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll also have a successful track record of academic leadership and be able to mentor and inspire a diverse population of staff and students. Ideal candidates will bring a genuine commitment to equality and diversity, which is reflective of Manchester Metropolitan's widening participation perspective.

Further information and how to apply

**Please do not apply for this vacancy via the University website**

This appointment is being managed by our retained executive recruitment advisors, Perrett Laver. For further details, including the job description and person specification, or to apply, please visit https://plusportal.perrettlaver.com/ quoting the reference number 7894.

For an informal and confidential discussion about this position, please contact Lucy Roper at Perrett Laver via [e-mail].

Applications must include a full CV and a letter of application setting out your interest in the role and details of how your knowledge, skills and experience match the essential criteria being sought.

The closing date for applications is 9:00am (BST) on Thursday 31 July 2025.

Final interviews will be held in Manchester at the university on Wednesday 1 October 2025.


Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from local and international communities, particularly those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.

Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.

Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.