The Post
You will be based within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities as part of the wider Student and Faculty Operations grouping which brings together faculty-based professional services teams and related central services.
You will be a key member of the Faculty’s professional services management team and work closely with the Assistant Faculty Operations Manager to deliver a high-quality service to academic staff, students and other key internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the student experience and to the planning and delivery of a diverse academic portfolio in line with Faculty and University strategic priorities, sectoral developments and changing student expectations.
Responsible for leading, managing and developing a faculty-based team of administrators, you will ensure that systems, processes and procedures are strongly customer focused while remaining compliant with University regulations and the requirements of external accreditation bodies.
A keen interest in current policy issues relating to higher education is desirable, together with a curiosity about how organisations work and develop. You will be expected to digest, organise and interpret complex information quickly and accurately to support the delivery of a range of academic services. A highly organised and flexible approach along with excellent communication and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.
Fostering close working relationships with colleagues within central professional services teams is essential and key relationships will include Student Administration, Academic Registry, Accessibility and Inclusion, Careers and Employability, Communications, Marketing and Recruitment, Financial Services, Human Resources, Internationalisation and Partnerships, and Student Support Services.
Informal enquiries should be made to Francesca Menoni, Operations Manager, Faculty of Arts & Humanities [email protected]
Description of Duties
- Leading a team to provide a professional, high quality, and customer-focused service in an agile and dynamic workplace
- Delivery of an efficient and effective service and experience to staff and students
- Managing and delivering administrative support for student lifecycle administration
- Commitment and contribution to continuous process improvement
- Supporting workload and resource planning to deliver teaching and research
- Monitoring delegated budgets and managing financial processes
- Supporting business continuity and risk management planning
- Building and maintaining relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, sharing good practice and enabling smooth running of your areas of responsibility
- Taking an operational lead in supporting University and Faculty quality assurance processes
- Developing and maintaining knowledge and expertise in systems, policies and regulations associated with learning and teaching
- Providing efficient and effective committee management
For a full description of duties and essential/desirable criteria please see attachment.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Educated to a minimum of degree level, or equivalent qualifications or equivalent professional experience
Communication
- Communicating verbally and in writing
- Distilling and communicating information to a range of audiences
Organisation and business planning
- Planning and organising workload
Data Analysis
- Drawing conclusions and presenting evidence-based findings
- Using data to review and monitor performance
- Gathering, assimilating and interpreting information
Digital
- Utilising software to enable delivery
Interpersonal
- Collaborating and working as a team
- Establishing and managing relationships
Judgement
- Thinking critically
- Identifying, recommending and implementing solutions
People Management
- Leading, managing, developing and coaching teams
Additional Information
Full time
Fixed term until 31 August 2027
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 13 September 2026
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 25 September 2026.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
- Managing self and personal skills
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
- Delivering excellent service
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
- Finding solutions
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
- Embracing change
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
- Using resources effectively
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
- Engaging with the wider context
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
- Developing self and others
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
- Working together
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
- Achieving Results
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.
The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,500 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.
We were shortlisted for University of the Year 2024 at the Times Higher Education Awards and are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and are ranked top 30 in the UK for postgraduate teaching and learning (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2024). In recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.
Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 100 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).
Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver three major University-led projects: the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub, Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and the Intergenerational Living Innovation Hub. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.
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Job Reference: FAC02140
