Deputy School Manager (AHCPR1089)

Are you an efficient and effective person who can combine operational efficiency with the ability to think strategically? Are you motivated to support academic excellence in a busy and successful Faculty, in a highly rated Russell Group university where change is a fact of life?

As Deputy School Manager, you will provide support alongside the School Manager, Head of School and other senior role holders, managing the School’s Management and Administration Support Service (MASS) and taking day to day responsibility for the smooth running of administrative matters. 

You will act as a main point of administrative contact for the School, regularly liaising with Faculty and University service colleagues, and will work with the School Manager and Head of School to ensure that internal processes relating to, for example, human resources, recruitment, and work loading are all carried out effectively. 

As Deputy School Manager, you will have strong reasoning and analytical skills, demonstrated either through education or through equivalent professional and managerial experience. Along with strong leadership skills and the ability to effect and manage change, you will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with a range of staff. Experience within Higher Education would be advantageous, but we recognise that relevant skills and experience can be gained in a variety of sectors. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal diplomatically and effectively with a range of staff.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme options plus life assuranceHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Lucy Walshaw, Faculty Operations Manager

[email protected]

Closing Date: 15 Nov 2026

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a. pro rata