Operations Manager Brighton, England
Job description
Are you looking to join a team that values people and partnerships and is dedicated to creating transformational experiences for our community? A place where you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive culture? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you.
The Operations Manager is a newly created position where you will play an important role in supporting the core operations of the department. Managing the Operations Team and working with colleagues across the university, you will ensure our philanthropic and alumni community continues to have a meaningful and valuable engagement with us.
You will be responsible for the effective delivery of the department’s operational activities in line with university and charity regulations and procedures. You will lead the development of more efficient systems and process that will improve the work and outcomes of the department. You will oversee and manage all governance, regulatory, compliance, finances, systems and data management, including processing all gift revenue.
The Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Department believes in the power of building relationships and partnerships with our valued alumni and supporters. And, in providing them with the opportunity to offer gifts of time, experiences and funding, which provide transformational experiences for our students and deliver impactful and world-leading research at the university.
We are committed to investing in potential. We encourage people to contact us if they think they only meet some of the criteria for an informal chat to discuss your suitability for the role. Please contact Marnie Middlemiss, Director of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement - [email protected].
This is a permanent full-time (37 hours a week) post and those wishing to job-share are welcome to apply. This role will require travel to other university sites to meet colleagues in other departments. There will also be some events in the evenings and at weekends in support of the wider work of the department.
The University provides a competitive benefits package including incremental rates of pay, generous pension contributions and 25 days annual leave, with additional concessionary days such as university closure time between Christmas and New Year. We provide a flexible working environment through our Agile Working Framework, enhanced family friendly and wellbeing schemes, and discounted sport and leisure facilities. You can find more information about our full benefits package on our website.
