College Head of Operations (Central Saint Martins)

The opportunity

Reporting to the Director of College Administration (DOCA), the College Head of Operations is a high-profile role which oversees operational delivery and develops appropriate operational systems and processes within the College.  The role will coordinate Academic Administration, College Organisation, Finance, and Resourcing activities across the College campuses, ensuring the most effective and efficient use of resources and that all teams are operating at a suitably professional and proficient level. 

The post holder will be expected to develop, liaise and foster extensive and close working relationships with both College and University senior management and professional teams, working collaboratively to develop and implement effective new service and operating models across the College and within the University.   

A key aspect of this role will be to contribute to the long term strategic organisational planning for the College, including strategic and operational input into the preparation of forecasting, budgets and production of regular management information. 

The post holder will also take a significant role in the management of day-to-day issues, overseeing local operational functions and the logistical issues surrounding the movement of resources. 

About you

You will need significant relevant operational management experience, including staff management, with significant financial forecasting experience.

Demonstrable experience of providing management information and statistical modelling reports is also essential.

You will also need to have project management experience.

UAL is committed to addressing the under-representation of staff from Black and Minority Ethnic communities, using our student profile as a reference point.

University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

If you have any queries about this role please email the CSM Resourcing Team on: 0207 514 7885 or email: jobenquiries@csm.arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2021. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

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