Education and Academic Services This new full – time post is available from immediately on a fixed term basis until the 30 th of April 2025 (6 months) This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home. Summary of the role An exciting opportunity for a fixed term Department Manager (DM) role in the Languages, Culture and Visual Studies (LCVS) Department within the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) has arisen. The Department Manager is a key member of the department, working very closely with the Head of Department and as a member of the Department Leadership Team (DLT), their role will be to help develop LCVSs strategic and operational plan while ensuring the day-to-day delivery of operations as the professional services lead for the department. They will work closely with other Faculty Department Managers and become part of a University-wide Department Manager network. This is a full-time role, but we would welcome applicants who are considering flexible working. The successful candidate will have proven problem-solving ability and leadership skills and be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences including senior stakeholders. They will also need to have strong people and administrative skills. Those with transferrable skills from outside Higher Education are welcome to apply. Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Benefits We offer some fantastic benefits including: 41 days leave per year options for flexible working numerous discounts at leading retailers onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England Further information Please contact Roo Haywood Smith, Deputy Director of Faculty Operations (DDFO) via email f.s.haywood-smithexeter.ac.uk for further information or a conversation about the role. The starting salary will be from £42,632 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.