Overview
This is a great opportunity for an experienced operational manager to take on a key role within OSGA's Professional Services team. This is an excellent development opportunity, and we actively encourage applications from colleagues seeking a secondment to broaden their strategic, operational and leadership experience. We are looking for a practical and proactive Business Continuity and Projects Manager to lead the School Administration team and move forward important operational priorities. This role would suit someone who takes ownership, enjoys improving how things work, and can deliver real, practical improvements across buildings, systems and processes. Reporting to the Head of Administration and Finance, you will work in a hybrid arrangement with an expectation of at least 2 days per week onsite (or 40% of working hours).
You may already be doing a similar role and ready to take on more, or looking for a development opportunity where you can step up quickly and use your experience more broadly.
Responsibilities
* Lead on business continuity, risk management, health & safety, security and facilities oversight
* Oversee a varied portfolio of building, refurbishment and process improvement projects
* Line manage the Safety & Facilities Support Officer and the Executive Assistant and Events Coordinator
* Play a central role in strengthening operational resilience and supporting the School's strategic objectives
You will work closely with the Head of School, senior academic colleagues and Professional Services teams, ensuring that OSGA's physical environment and operational infrastructure effectively support a vibrant and internationally engaged academic community.
You will bring
* Strong project management experience, including oversight of budgets
* Experience leading and developing staff
* Sound working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
* A track record of establishing or improving processes and operating standards
* The confidence to work independently while balancing competing priorities
* Excellent organisational, IT and prioritisation skills
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships across diverse stakeholder groups
You are practical, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy improving how things work. You work well with others and provide steady leadership.
The Oxford School of Global and Area Studies is one of the largest communities of Area Studies scholars in the world, delivering world-leading teaching and research across Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Japan, Russia and Eastern Europe, South Asia and Comparative Area Studies. OSGA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and holds a Bronze Athena Swan award. We are proud of our inclusive culture and collaborative community.
Benefits
* 38 days' annual leave
* Generous pension scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Access to professional development and training
* Childcare services and family leave schemes
* Discounted travel and sports facilities
* Employee Assistance Programme
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