Operations Manager (Internal Only, Maternity Cover)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 11, 2026
Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The School of Computer Science, based on our Jubilee Campus, is looking to appoint an outstanding leader to the post of Operations Manager.
We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality operational support and are seeking applications from candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Computer Science and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will:
- Provide high-quality, customer-focused operational support, and leadership
- Contribute to the strategic objectives and deliverables of the School
- Provide an outstanding service that supports the School to deliver high-quality education and general operational services, including financial/budgetary management and health and safety.
- Work with both academic and administrative leadership in the School to plan and deliver administrative service in the School.
- Coordinate all areas of administration to ensure sustainable operations across the School, identifying gaps in policy/processes and will have responsibility for coordinating/designing and delivering solutions and systems to resolve the gaps.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the School, Faculty, and the wider University to provide a coordinated and consistent service to both staff, students, and visitors.
You will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to nurturing and developing the talents of a team
- Have excellent operational management, organisation, and planning skills
- Have proven leadership and motivation skills
- Have excellent relationship management and communication skills; with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences
- Have proven skills in analysing, interpreting, and presenting data and management information in a clear, concise manner.
This is a fixed-term position offered for 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in the additional information section of your application if you wish to work flexibly or as part of a job-share.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
We use anonymised recruitment for shortlisting, where we cannot see any personal data in your application, until shortlisting has been completed (you will apply by answering criteria-based questions relating to the person specification, rather than submitting a CV). All appointments are made on merit.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.
#LI-DNI
#INT
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only
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Job Description:
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
The School of Computer Science, based on our Jubilee Campus, is looking to appoint an outstanding leader to the post of Operations Manager.
We believe that talented and inclusive teams deliver the highest quality operational support and are seeking applications from candidates who enhance the diversity of our existing team. The School is committed to creating opportunities for people traditionally under-represented in Computer Science and strives to maintain an environment where people can be their authentic selves.
As a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, you will:
- Provide high-quality, customer-focused operational support, and leadership
- Contribute to the strategic objectives and deliverables of the School
- Provide an outstanding service that supports the School to deliver high-quality education and general operational services, including financial/budgetary management and health and safety.
- Work with both academic and administrative leadership in the School to plan and deliver administrative service in the School.
- Coordinate all areas of administration to ensure sustainable operations across the School, identifying gaps in policy/processes and will have responsibility for coordinating/designing and delivering solutions and systems to resolve the gaps.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in the School, Faculty, and the wider University to provide a coordinated and consistent service to both staff, students, and visitors.
You will:
- Demonstrate a commitment to nurturing and developing the talents of a team
- Have excellent operational management, organisation, and planning skills
- Have proven leadership and motivation skills
- Have excellent relationship management and communication skills; with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences
- Have proven skills in analysing, interpreting, and presenting data and management information in a clear, concise manner.
This is a fixed-term position offered for 12 months, to cover a period of maternity leave. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). Applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in the additional information section of your application if you wish to work flexibly or as part of a job-share.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
We use anonymised recruitment for shortlisting, where we cannot see any personal data in your application, until shortlisting has been completed (you will apply by answering criteria-based questions relating to the person specification, rather than submitting a CV). All appointments are made on merit.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates will be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
If it sounds like you would be a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you.
#LI-DNI
#INT
Closing Date: 29 Jun 2026
Category: Internal Only
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