School Manager (Health Sciences)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Grade 8: £40,931 - £51,805 (with possible progression to £58,284)
Full Time (35.75 hours per week)
Contract Type: Open ended
Ref: CRRG038A
This senior post supports the Dean of School, Health Sciences, in the day to day organisation of the School through the effective co-ordination, management and leadership of the School administrative team. The postholder provides advice to academic and support staff within the School across a full range of activities, including quality assurance and regulatory compliance. The postholder supports the School strategic planning process and governance arrangements, and provides an effective Secretariat to the School and University level committees, including those governing UK and transnational partners.
The post involves a considerable degree of autonomy in the day-to-day organisation of work, and involves regular contact with staff at all levels within and external to the University. There are regular opportunities to participate in and influence a considerable range of strategic developments within the University, including portfolio development. The post is therefore particularly suited to those interested in progressing to the highest levels of university administration.
You will be educated to graduate level or equivalent, with at least 5 years of relevant administrative experience, preferably within Higher Education. You will demonstrate experience of managing an administrative team involving a broad spectrum of roles or activities to achieve agreed targets and actions, and experience of policy development. You will be IT literate and an effective communicator who is able to motivate staff and develop effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the University.
Should you wish to apply for the vacancy please visit our vacancies page and complete an application online.
If you have any queries regarding the application process or require any special assistance please email recruitment@qmu.ac.uk
The closing date for this position is 23:59 on Sunday 5th March 2023.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Manager (Health Sciences) roles across Queen Margaret University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £40,931 - £51,805 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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