Governance and Operations Manager (Internal Only) (ENG247726)

INTERNAL VACANCY

This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.

We are looking for an outstanding candidate to provide operational leadership and management to support the running of the Faculty of Engineering. The role holder will report to the Faculty Senior Operations Manager and work alongside them to lead the Faculty Operations team, developing and delivering an optimal service to the Faculty.

Also working alongside senior leaders within the Faculty and Heads of Department, the role holder will support the management of budgetary, resource and operational planning, process monitoring and on-going improvements to the service offered by the Operations Team. This is a new team, less than a year old, and the successful candidate will lead a team of approx. 10 employees. Being able to build these relationships and understand the work performed throughout the team will be a key asset, as well as evaluating current processes and challenging the status quo, and developing the team’s approach and output.

The role holder will use their initiative daily to overcome day-to-day challenges, whilst keeping the team’s objectives in mind when making decisions. With other project work layered on top, this role will engage multiple different skills. Examples of projects that are currently planned are: improvements to our induction processes, wholesale process automation and accurate forecasting of future external contributors to our Architecture and Built Environment department.

 This role offers multiple benefits that come from working for the University, including:

A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environmentA hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each weekGenerous holiday entitlement of 30 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent workWe are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunitiesYou will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent position.  Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 29 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. 

Please contact Daniel Green (Daniel.green1@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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Closing Date: 11 Mar 2026
Category: Internal Only