Hybrid Department Manager – Humanities & Social Sciences

University of Exeter; Penryn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Competitive pension contributions

Health and wellbeing support

Sustainability initiatives

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a capable Department Manager for the Cornwall campus. This 0.8 FTE, two-year fixed-term role reports to the Law School Manager and Head of Department, and leads the departmental admin team to support teaching, research and public engagement. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and effective stakeholder communication.

Hybrid working is offered with campus presence every week at Penryn, and the post is based in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration.
• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the departmental administrative support team.
• Coordinate Faculty, Campus and University Professional Services support.
• Build strong relationships with academic and professional services colleagues.
• Identify and resolve operational challenges and develop practical solutions.
• Contribute to longer-term planning and delivery of departmental strategies.

Job description

University of Exeter is seeking a capable Department Manager for the Cornwall campus. This 0.8 FTE, two-year fixed-term role reports to the Law School Manager and Head of Department, and leads the departmental admin team to support teaching, research and public engagement. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and effective stakeholder communication.

Hybrid working is offered with campus presence every week at Penryn, and the post is based in Cornwall.