Job Title: Operations Manager - College of Food (HE) Location: Birmingham Salary: £38,249 - £40,497 per annum - SS6 Job type: Permanent, Full-time The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs. The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large. The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 9th in The Guardian 2024 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands. The Role: The College of Food at the University is seeking an Operations Manager to join our innovative and ambitious team. The successful candidate will manage the day to day commercial, facilities, estates, and practical operations of the Department; will contribute towards the upkeep and maintenance of high standards in food hygiene, organisation, and operational delivery; and will support internal, external, and corporate engagement, as well as brand management and promotion. At the University, we are proud of our student-focused ethos, ensuring learners are thoroughly prepared to make meaningful contributions to their chosen fields. With our Culinary Arts and Bakery programmes undergoing review to stay at the forefront of industry demands, we are eager to welcome a new Operations Manager who can enhance our students experience and support the team on a journey to success. If you're ready to be part of this exciting phase in our growth, we would be delighted to hear from you. The University has invested over £140 million in new facilities over the past decade, including state-of-the-art teaching spaces that you can explore virtually on our website. We continue to invest in our campus and digital capabilities, with further enhancements planned to support our vision of a truly modern Business School. The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day practical operations of the College of Food, ensuring that all services are delivered efficiently, safely, and effectively. This is an innovative role requiring a proactive, strategic thinker with exceptional organisational and operational skills. The ideal candidate will be adept at problem-solving, process improvement, and fostering a positive working environment. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology home and cycle. Heavily subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 6th April 2025. Interview Dates - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Director of Operations, Food Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Management, will all be considered.