Head of Operations

The Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre is looking for an operations leader with significant technical expertise and a track record of successful delivery in a research and innovation environment.

You will establish the systems and processes for effective performance and strategy execution across AMIC, and oversee programme delivery to expected quality, cost, timelines and outputs. You will be responsible for operational delivery of facilities and management of the latest advanced industrial technologies.

Be part of delivering our mission to innovate and create impact in advanced manufacturing - for business and society, in Northern Ireland and globally.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: 

• Honours degree, equivalent or higher qualification in Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology or a related field.
• Significant experience in a leadership role(s) within a relevant research and innovation setting, with a proven track record of motivating and developing   cross functional teams creating a collaborative working environment.
• Strong evidence of operational management in a technology-driven environment, including establishing systems and processes, facilities and equipment management, overseeing health and safety.
• Track record of leading cross-functional programme or project delivery.
• Proven track record in delivering successful high quality, on time project outcomes for a range of complex and innovative projects.

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria, click on the 'Candidate Information' link below.

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays)

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/ .

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