Full Time: 35 hours per week Fixed-Term contract: for 18 months Reporting to: College Registrar The Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Director of Professional Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for the School of Economics. Working in partnership with the Head of School you will be responsible for the overall organisation, planning, development and management of professional services to deliver the School’s strategic objectives in research and teaching. In conjunction with the Head of School and School Executive, you will build a collaborative working environment for all colleagues. This post would suit a highly motivated and pro-active leader who enjoys working across a number of areas and has experience of leading and shaping teams through a period of change. The School of Economics strives to be a diverse and inclusive community. We particularly welcome applications from candidates belonging to groups that have been traditionally under-represented. Your skills and attributes for success: Highly-developed leadership and strategic thinking skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, highly numerate with the ability to interpret and analyse data. The ability to establish and maintain a network of personal working relationships with senior decision makers within and across universities. Experience of providing analysis and strategic advice to senior managers £62,098 to £76,398 per annum. Grade UE09