Arts University Bournemouth
AUB Academy Operations Officer
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About the role
We are seeking an Operations Officer to join Arts University Bournemouth’s (AUB) newly formed AUB Academy. The role will involve working closely with the AUB Academy Manager and Senior Operations Officer to manage the operational demands for the short course provision to ensure a smooth delivery of all programmes. The post holder will be required to work flexibly to this demand, balancing their time between operational, coordination, and administrative duties, managing logistics, resources and developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
The post holder will deliver excellent levels of customer service in the provision of our short course portfolio and make a significant contribution to the quality of AUB Academy’s course provision. The post holder will support the AUB Academy Senior Officer in auxiliary safeguarding measures for under 18’s on our Saturday Art School, Creative Arts Summer School and all Summer Programmes where students are aged under 18 years. They will also work closely with the Access and Participation Manager delivering courses to meet our obligations to widening access and our Foundation Course Leader to ensure good opportunities for progression.
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The post holder will be highly organised and lead on operational delivery of a wide portfolio.
- They will have excellent project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience of using databases
- Experience of planning
- The ability to deliver administrative and operational needs while ensuring our portfolio of courses are current and accessible
The successful applicant will need to be a confident self-starter. They will be able to evidence their experience of coordinating or delivering a range of appropriate skills. They will have a good understanding of the role short courses play in widening access in Higher Education, an understanding of the recruitment challenges facing short courses, and an understanding of how to overcome them. They will be able to evidence a strong commitment to delivering excellent student experiences and a passion for creative arts education.
This position will include frequent early/late, weekend, and out of hours working. A flexible schedule will be arranged in consultation with the AUB Academy Manager and a UK driving licence is essential.
This position involves working with children (under-18s) / vulnerable people and therefore requires compliance with the University’s Safeguarding Policies, including the requirement for enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance prior to the commencement of employment. The University is committed to stringent Safeguarding practices, including in its practices around the recruitment and selection of staff, to positions which involve working with children and/or vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be required to complete AUB approved Safeguarding Training.
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Our benefits
In meeting your performance expectations, each year you’ll have a salary increase in line with the grade of your role. As well as this there is an annual cost of living increase. AUB provides generous holiday entitlement, and you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (professional services staff) or the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (academic staff) from day one of employment. Along with subsidised bus travel, cycle to work and annual savings schemes, our broad range of benefits can be explored on the AUB careers website https://aub.ac.uk/working-at-aub.
AUB has an agile working policy, and flexible working can be considered. If you require support with your application or have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk. If you are disabled, we are committed to supporting you with any reasonable adjustments you require, so please email recruitment@aub.ac.uk and we’ll be in touch.
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