Senior Operations Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Role
Working for a leading Russell Group London university, the role of the Senior Operations Manager is to lead on the operational plan for our Venues and support the Head of Commercial Services with wider commercial operations across all properties.
Responsible for a team of event managers led by the Senior Events Manager, you will be responsible for setting up safe procedures for events, delegates, and staff when on the premises and must ensure all operating procedures and risk management measures are always adhered to.
The post holder will be involved in the strategic development of prime spaces and the various other sites. The post holder will also play a key part in the development and safe operation of all filming and establish a Filming Strategy together with the Senior Sales & Marketing Manager.
They must maintain close liaison with all internal stakeholders regarding the safe operation across all commercial activities on campus.
About You
We are seeking an individual with demonstrable experience of leading customer-focused venue or event operations. You will have extensive experience of leading and managing teams, and experience in stakeholder management, writing SOP’s as well as an understanding of licensing requirements.
This role provides the opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop an industry-leading, customer-focused portfolio.
Benefits
As a leading London university, we offer excellent benefits including very generous holidays, a hybrid work model, excellent pension, extensive career development and training and an empowering culture, along with guaranteed annual salary increases.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £52,549.00-£55,483.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Operations management: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Operations Manager roles across Oxygen People'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 General.
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 £52,549 - £55,483 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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