Deputy School Manager

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As Deputy School Manager, you will provide support alongside the School Manager and 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 should have strong reasoning and analytical skills, demonstrated either through education or through equivalent professional and managerial experience. Strong leadership skills and the ability to effect and manage change. You should 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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health 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: 

Michaela Lancaster-Knaggs, Faculty Operations Managers, AHC

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute:  School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Category:  Administrative and Clerical Support
Grade:  Grade 6
Salary:  £30,487 to £36,024 per annum
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Monday 08 April 2024
Closing Date:  Sunday 28 April 2024
Reference:  AHCLC1215
Downloads:  Candidate Brief