Assistant Director -Employment, career opportunity in uk

Job Title:  Assistant Director
Ref: CAM13/01
Deadline : 20th  Sept  2013
Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum
Campus Services

Northumbria is the largest research and teaching university in the North East of England, filled with outstanding facilities and opportunities for staff and students alike. This research-rich, business engaged, professional university has become one of the most deeply embedded of all of the North East universities in the industrial, professional and commercial sectors and in civic life. Our staff are a critical part of this success and we recruit and retain those with outstanding skills, experience, talent and energy.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Director to lead the creation and delivery of commercial strategies which maximise the use of the University's campuses and facilities, growing income streams and improving the student experience. You will also provide strategic leadership for the existing business units which include catering, student accommodation, conferencing, sport and parking.

To be successful in this role you will be a strong leader with first class relationship management skills, a proven ability to influence and motivate staff and other stakeholders and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experience. You will be an established Commercial Manager/Director and your vision, drive and innovation will be evidenced by a successful track record of implementing new business developments with impressive results in terms of income generation and customer satisfaction. Your practical experience will be supported by a degree or equivalent professional qualification in business management or a related discipline.

In return Northumbria University offers a positive, engaging and empowering working environment, putting personal development at the heart of its agenda. In our most recent Staff Survey, 90% of staff say they find Northumbria a good place to work, with 89% saying they feel proud to work here. Along with competitive salaries and generous financial benefits, the University offers employees a wealth of non-financial benefits including flexible working, generous annual leave entitlements, child care facilities and a discounted corporate public transport scheme.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, talented individual at an ambitious University.

For informal queries please contact:
Damon Kent, Director of Campus Services: 0191 227 3343   (damon.kent@northumbria.ac.uk)

If you would like to apply, please send your completed Application Form to staffcareers@northumbria.ac.uk quoting the reference number.

Northumbria University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.