Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School of Mathematics and Statistics as its School Manager. This is a fixed-term post for 1 year, to provide maternity leave cover.



You will effectively manage operations in the School, working alongside the Head of School and other senior academic staff, and provide line management to the Professional Services team.



Educated to degree level, you will be a proactive self-starter with excellent team and relationship management skills, sound judgement, and a strong problem-solving ability. You will have the initiative and drive to ensure the School's overall operations are delivered effectively, enhancing its reputation and standing in teaching and research.



Experience in a similar role in a University or research environment, with an understanding of teaching and research in Higher Education, would be an advantage.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of

staff benefits

including:

Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays Financial contribution to relocation Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

This post will be primarily based on the North Haugh within St Andrews.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to the current School Manager, Mrs Evlyn Brown (eab40@st-andrews.ac.uk) and/or the Head of School, Professor Antonia Wilmot-Smith (mathshos@st-andrews.ac.uk).



Applications are particularly welcome from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)



Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.

Closing Date: 15 October 2025

Interview Date: 29 October 2025

Please quote ref: AD2820MXDD

School of Mathematics and Statistics



Salary: 38,784 - 46,049 per annum



Start Date: As soon as possible



Fixed term - Until 30 November 2026

School/Unit:

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Posted:

24/09/2025

Closing date:

15/10/2025

Closing time:

23:59