Head of Administration and Finance (Theology and Religion)

Contract type

Permanent

Hours

Full time (Part time arrangements (80% FTE) may be considered for suitably qualified candidates)

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty of Theology and Religion to lead the administration. Reporting to the Divisional Registrar and Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Administration and Finance (HAF) is the senior administrator and is responsible for the effective and efficient day to day non-academic management and administration of the Faculty. Working in close partnership with the Faculty Board Chair and other senior academic staff, the HAF plays a key role in the Faculty’s strategic and operational planning, designing and implementing Faculty policies and procedures, and ensuring that the Faculty meets divisional and University requirements. The operational duties of the post are wide-ranging and include oversight of the management of all academic-related and non-academic support staff, financial management, and the administration of research support activities. The HAF also has oversight of the administrative support of the faculty’s undergraduate and post-graduate students.

About you

You will have excellent organisational skills and experience of financial management and HR, in addition to strengths in committee servicing and governance, written and oral communication skills, and a firm understanding of academic and research administration. You will be able to work largely independently, and will need to relate well to staff at all levels.  

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

For more information, contact Alexandra Vincent, Divisional Registrar and Chief Operating Officer ([email protected] ) 

Application process

For your online application, you will be required to upload your curriculum vitae and a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post, using examples of your skills and experience. As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Monday 18 March 2024. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting is expected to take place by Wednesday 27 March and interviews held on Friday 5 April.

Please quote Vacancy ID 171042 on all correspondence.

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