Strategic Operations & Projects Manager — Academic Institute

Warwick

Coventry

Hybrid

GBP 47,000 - 57,000

Full time

18 hours ago
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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

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.

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