Operations and Project Manager

Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warwick Mathematics Institute is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop key areas across the department. This role oversees doctoral programmes, the Mathematics Research Centre, the Mathematics Outreach Centre, departmental facilities, and strategic projects.

You will work with academic and professional services colleagues to drive continuous improvement, support future planning, and provide an excellent environment for research, learning and outreach.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and delivering projects in a higher education or research setting.
• Ability to manage budgets and use data to inform decisions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational teams across the department and strategic projects.
• Oversee doctoral programmes, Mathematics Research Centre, and Outreach Centre.
• Drive continuous improvement and support long-term planning for research and teaching.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to create an excellent environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Project management

Data analysis

Job description

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Job Title: Operations and Project Manager

Reference: 274

Department: Mathematics

Contract Type:Indefinite

Hours:Full-time (1.0 FTE)

Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026, 11:59pm.

Full time Salary Range: £47,389 - £56,535 per annum

About the Role

For informal enquiries please contact Isabel Wood (Head of Administration) [e-mail].

The Warwick Mathematics Institute is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead and develop key areas across the department. This varied role oversees doctoral programmes, the Mathematics Research Centre, the Mathematics Outreach Centre, departmental facilities, and strategic projects. Working closely with academic and professional services colleagues, you will lead operational teams, drive continuous improvement, support future planning, and help provide an excellent environment for research, learning and outreach. This is a broad role, and no two days will look the same. It would suit someone who enjoys bringing structure to busy environments, solving problems, and working with people to make things better.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here) .

About You

You will be an experienced manager with a track record of leading teams, delivering projects and managing competing priorities. Comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, you will build strong relationships across a diverse range of people and communicate effectively at all levels.

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and adaptable, with excellent problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience of project management in a higher education or similar environment, managing budgets and using data to inform decision-making will help you succeed in this role.

About the Department

Warwick Mathematics Institute is a world-leading department within a globally renowned university, recognised for excellence in research, teaching and collaboration. We offer a broad portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, attract outstanding students and staff, and produce impactful research published in leading journals. Alongside our historic strengths in pure mathematics, we have an expanding portfolio of applied mathematics and host a vibrant programme of seminars, workshops and conferences.

The department is supported by a friendly Professional Services Team of around 30 staff, providing expertise across finance, taught and research student support, outreach, and the Mathematics Research Centre (MRC), which delivers a large programme of academic events.

You can find more information about some of the department’s activities specific to this role via the following weblinks:

We are committed to supporting staff development and fostering an inclusive culture. We hold a Bronze Athena Swan award, and our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee plays an important role in shaping departmental initiatives.

Based on Warwick’s attractive green campus, we benefit from excellent transport links, award-winning facilities, and a range of cultural, sporting and leisure attractions. For more information, visit: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/ .