People Operations Manager Paisley, Scotland
Job description
THE POST – People Operations Manager
University of the West of Scotland (UWS) have an exciting opportunity for a People Operations Manager to join their team, to work in an innovative modern university, with 4 vibrant campuses across the West of Scotland as well as a campus in Central London. This post will lead an established and welcoming team with an exciting vision for the future! We are seeking a professional with experience of leading an operational People team to support managers across the organisation. A passionate and driven individual, you will enjoy the fast pace and varied nature of the workload. Leading the People Operations Team within the wider People & OD department, you will drive the provision of a proactive and effective People operations service.
You should have proven experience in a People management role and be able to evidence successes in;
- Leading and managing a team of professionals/business partners
- Significant People operational management, including complex case management
- Change management
- Leading a recruitment and talent acquisition function
- Trade Unions relationships in a complex environment
You will bring effective leadership skills with an inclusive approach in managing a team of competent professionals. You must be adept at communicating, influencing, and coaching with a proven capacity to engage, motivate and empower staff as well as a proven aptitude in enabling high performance. With drive, enthusiasm, and tenacity you will be accustomed to operating within busy environment.
ABOUT US
UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
- 24 days annual leave plus 12 days public holidays, increasing after 5 years’ service
- 19.3% employer’s pension contribution including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
- A flexible approach to working pattern and work life balance
- A superior working environment within a progressive culture
- Fitness facilities across our campuses
- Free gym membership
- Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources through our partners, Health Assured
- Professional and career development opportunities.
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