Head of Operations

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Engineering
Location:  Jubilee Campus
Salary: 

£57,696 to £70,897
per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date:  Thursday 09 November 2023
Reference:  ENG431123

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide operational leadership and management to ensure the successful operation of Nottingham Drives Specialist Services, a DER Industrialisation Centre (DER-IC), an exciting new development on the journey to a Zero Carbon Future and the PEMC (Power Electronics, Machines Centre) research group.

The role holder will provide strategic leadership and manage the operational activity and professional services staff, develop and deliver a centre operations plan, leading an effective best practice approach to operations management operating at commercial pace and pioneering a new way of engaging with industrial customers to ensure that our world leading research finds its way to industrial applications.

Working alongside senior leaders within the faculty, the role holder will manage budgetary, resource and operational planning, process monitoring and on-going improvements to a world leading facility specialising in power electronics, machines and drives. The role holder will provide operational and strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of: core operations (Governance and Assurance, HR, Finance, Facilities and H&S); the continuous improvement agenda; a number of specific projects and initiatives; and, will have line management for a number of Senior Professional Services staff.

 Adopting and fostering a continuous improvement culture to provide effective centre operations management and a seamless service delivery. The role holder will use their initiative on a daily basis to overcome day-to-day challenges, whilst keeping the centre objectives in mind when making decisions. The role relies heavily on strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and the ability to build and maintain this rapport is critical to success.

Why work with us?

• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five University closure days. 
• A benefits package including a generous contributory pension scheme and the opportunity to take advantage of salary sacrifice options, enabling you to save money on childcare, shopping, and services. 
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for exceptional work. 
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities.  

This role is available on a permanent basis. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours). Job share arrangements may be considered.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Hitendra Hirani, tel: 01159513988 or email [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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