Job Description

Are you someone who can combine operational efficiency with the ability to problem solve to help shape the future of our Service? Are you motivated to support academic excellence in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures which is part of a highly rated Russell Group university? Do you want to be part of a dynamic professional service that partners with different teams, working towards unified processes?
As Deputy School Manager, you will work closely with the School Manager, Language Centre Manager, Head of School and other senior role holders across LCS and The Language Centre, with a focus on ensuring operational effectiveness and sustainability through planning and innovation, informed by the School and Faculty strategy, and the University strategy and KPIs. You will be part of a School and Faculty MASS (Management Administration Support Service) team as well as a wider Operations team in the University, seeking to continually improve and develop approaches to management support across this large and diverse organisation. You will be joining a warm, welcoming team of like-minded colleagues who are committed to learning, developing and growing as a service.
This exciting role will give you the opportunity to support the School Manager in operationalising Faculty and school strategies, ensuring management support processes are aligned with Faculty and School strategic objectives. You will manage a team in the School's Management and Administration Support Service (MASS), taking day to day responsibility for the smooth running of a wide range of administrative processes and operational projects. You will also play a key role in ensuring effective partnership working with the Professional Services teams, including HR, Purchasing, Student Operations and Facilities, amongst others, ensuring that internal processes relating to human resources, estates and health & safety are carried out effectively.
As Deputy School Manager, you will be self-motivated, with a pro-active attitude, evidencing the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions, using your initiative to make impactful decisions. You will be able to evidence the effective delivery of tasks, through leading, managing or influencing others. The ability to handle a diverse workload, prioritise effectively and work flexibly whilst still maintain a high level of precision and accuracy will be essential. You will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, to effectively manage partnerships and deliver results. Excellent IT skills with a proven ability in data handling is also required.
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 options plus life assurance
• 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 Craze, Faculty Operations Manager
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Job Details
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
32,546 to 38,249 p.a.
Working Time
35 hours
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (or secondment for 1 year from 27th August 2025, where cover is required for a member of staff on leave/absence)