Operations Manager
Date: 11 Sept 2026
Location: COVENTRY, GB, CV4 7AL
Company: University of Warwick
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Job Title: Operations Manager Reference: 250 Department: Politics & International Studies Contract Type: Indefinite Hours: 1.0 FTE Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026 Full time Salary Range: £35,608 - £46,049 per annum |
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Operations Manager to play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of a busy and ambitious department. This is a varied, fast-paced position at the heart of departmental operations, providing support across research, finance, HR, facilities, governance and projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and getting things done.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description (link here).
About You
You will be a highly organised and solutions-focused professional with experience of line management or team leadership and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality services. Comfortable working in a complex environment, you will be able to manage competing priorities, analyse issues, develop practical solutions and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
Most importantly, you will be proactive, adaptable and able to work with considerable autonomy, taking ownership of challenges and driving improvements while working collaboratively as part of a team.
About the Department
This is an excellent opportunity to join the vibrant Department of Politics and International Studies community.
We are one of the leading departments of Politics and International Studies in the country, across teaching and research. We are ranked 49th in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, and 4th in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. In REF2021 and REF2014, we were awarded 100% 4 for the research environment, and since 2016, we have been ranked number 1 or 2 for ‘overall satisfaction’ in the Russell Group for Politics in the National Student Survey (NSS).
We are a diverse and inclusive community with a Professional Services team of 21 supporting education, research and departmental operations. We are committed to embedding the values of dignity, equality, freedom, and justice in our practices, including widening opportunity for both students and staff.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment in which all colleagues can thrive. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those from racially minoritised, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and economically disadvantaged communities. We actively champion a culture of inclusion, intellectual curiosity, and innovation across our diverse department.
We have adopted hybrid working and Professional Services colleagues have the option to work from home for up to two days a week (pro rata). However, this is dependent on business need and there may be a requirement to come to campus for more days during busier periods.
How to Apply
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by 11.59pm on the closing date of 27 September 2026.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history.
Your cover letter should detail your motivation for applying for the role as well as detailing how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.
The interviews will be held on week commencing 12th October 2026.
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We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, a generous holiday allowance plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here. We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer. If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process. Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here. The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award. Further information on all of the University's Awards and Accreditations can be found here. The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance. |