The University of Law is one of the UK’s leading providers of legal education and training, working right at the heart of the legal profession and with an impressive history going back to 1876. We bring together teaching of the highest quality, a focus on practical skills and innovative learning styles to deliver perfect preparation for life in legal practice and ongoing professional development.
The University is in an ongoing, exciting period of growth and expansion with 2019 seeing us open two new campuses - Nottingham and Hong Kong - and further expanding our Business school offering both in the UK and in Berlin. As a result of this growth and our ambitious future growth strategy, we are looking to recruit the following key role:
Head of Admissions
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, Access and Participation, you will take responsibility for the day to day management of Admissions, encompassing all undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes. The post holder will oversee the ongoing progression of a highly effective admissions service that is responsive to the changing needs of identified target audiences and grounded in the principles of customer service excellence.
With team members in three locations both within the UK and globally, the successful candidate will possess a proven track record in developing teams and building close relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders. Actively engaged in sector-wide working groups and forums, you will have strong attention to detail with a background in the evolution and management of systems, policies and processes. Experience in student recruitment, marketing and widening participation would be advantageous although not essential.
For a confidential discussion and/or the further particulars, please contact our retained advisor Sian Gardiner at sian.gardiner@mrgpeople.co.uk or alternatively on 020 8892 0115.
Direct applications to the University will not be accepted.
The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this campaign. All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to MRG.
Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 5th January 2020
Earsby Street, Kensington
Competitive dependent on experience
About Us
St James Independent Schools comprises three fee-paying institutions for children aged 3 to 18 years old. The Preparatory School (incorporating a Nursery) and Senior Girls’ School are based in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, whilst the Senior Boys’ School is located in Ashford, Surrey.
The Preparatory School benefits from a beautiful courtyard leading to spacious classrooms, a large playground, a well-equipped gymnasium, a refectory, library, music rooms, an art and craft studio and an assembly hall with a stage and theatre lighting. The Senior Girls’ School is located on the same site and offers state of the art facilities including an onsite gymnasium, spacious art rooms, a large purpose-built music room with a grand piano, and four science blocks, all with the latest equipment.
Overview
The Bursar is a key component of the senior leadership team and is vital to the smooth running of the schools at the Earsby Street site. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will manage the day to day operations of the two schools in conjunction with the Heads of the individual schools. They will have direct responsibility for the non-academic management of the Preparatory and Senior Girls’ School and will take the lead on matters relating to finance, estates, health and safety, and legal and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in developing the schools’ vision and for enhancing its operational and physical infrastructure.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of providing ‘best in class’ operational delivery across a comparable, customer facing portfolio; ideally within the education sector. They will be an adept manager with a strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of effective business and financial management including risk management. This role will suit professionals with a high level of personal credibility and demonstrable experience in implementing a strategic vision.
How to apply
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern (hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk) or Adam Spencer (adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk) at The Management Recruitment Group on 020 8892 0115. The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to MRG.
Bursar - St James Senior Boys
Ashford, Surrey
Competitive dependent on experience
About Us
St James Independent Schools comprises three fee-paying institutions for children aged 3 to 18 years old. The Preparatory School (incorporating a Nursery) and Senior Girls’ School are based in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, whilst the Senior Boys’ School is located in Ashford, Surrey.
The Senior Boys' School occupies a 32-acre site, and moved to its current site from Twickenham in 2010. The estate comprises two rugby pitches, two cricket squares, an athletics track and an elegant Victorian Chapel with beautiful welsh stained glass windows dating back to 1898. Ahead of the move all of the facilities were revamped and a new dining hall was commissioned. Subsequently an award-winning design technology workshop has been built and the School has recently received permission to build a sports hall.
Overview
The Bursar is a key component of the senior leadership team and is vital to the smooth running of the school. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will manage the day to day operations of the school in conjunction with the Head. They will have direct responsibility for the non-academic management of the school and will take the lead on matters relating to finance, estates, health and safety, and legal and regulatory compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in developing the schools’ vision and for enhancing its operational and physical infrastructure.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a proven track record of providing ‘best in class’ operational delivery across a comparable, customer facing portfolio; ideally within the education sector. They will be an adept manager with a strong commercial acumen and a proven track record in managing diverse, multi-disciplinary teams. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate a solid understanding of effective business and financial management including risk management. This role will suit professionals with a high level of personal credibility and demonstrable experience in implementing a strategic vision.
How to apply
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern (hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk) or Adam Spencer (adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk) at The Management Recruitment Group on 020 8892 0115. The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to MRG.
AXO Student Living is a boutique student accommodation provider which is committed to providing students from around the world with much more than just a room. We aim to give our residents a unique living experience which will enhance their academic journey and ensure that their time at university is packed full of great experiences and amazing friendships whilst enjoying our wonderful secure living spaces.
We are currently operating across London, Coventry, Sunderland and Suffolk with ambitious growth plans for the future.
We are seeking to make the key leadership appointment of a Managing Director. Reporting to the Board, the Managing Director will provide leadership for all aspects of AXO Student Living driving forward the strategic direction. You will lead the direction of investment, asset management, revenue management, marketing and allocation services in order to ensure a high quality purpose built student accommodation business.
This is a key leadership role which will have significant impact on the future operations of the business. You will proactively contribute to the development and delivery of bringing AXO Student Living into university communities.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of success in creating a culture of exceptional service delivery with a passion for PBSA and Higher Education. You will possess strong strategic planning skills particularly in relation to business planning, financial planning and investment strategy, revenue management, governance and innovation. Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills are essential as you will be required to lead and inspire a diverse team.
How to apply
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk or Michael Hewlett micheal.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk of The Management Recruitment Group or alternatively on 020 8892 0115.
Twickenham Experience Ltd (TEL) is a joint venture between the RFU and food and support services supplier the Compass Group. Formed in May 2000, TEL was established to provide match day hospitality and conference & banqueting facilities at the home of English rugby.
The Stadium currently houses 34 suites that have been specifically designed with the flexibility to accommodate any style of event from large conferences to more intimate dinners or large award ceremonies. In addition there are over 150 pitch facing, executive boxes, which accommodate from 2 to 40 people and lend themselves perfectly to small meetings, training sessions or break-out areas.
With ambitious plans for the future, TEL are now looking to appoint a Catering and Events Manager to continue to drive their offering forward and ensure they maintain their position as market leaders in the sector. As an ambassador for the brand, you will embody a passion for food and impeccable standards of customer service. Possessing an innate ability to anticipate and adapt to customers’ needs, the post holder will be expected to recruit, train, motivate and manage a broader team to ensure the business remains innovative in its delivery.
Applicants will be actively involved in the design and development of key systems and processes to ensure optimal delivery and consistency across all events. The successful candidate will also play a key role on financial matters and budgeting as well as being a credible lead on compliance matters.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across all levels are vital components of the role as is the capacity to plan and prioritise effectively.
The successful candidate will have management experience within a conference, banqueting, hospitality or event environment. Additionally, it is expected that they will possess, as a bare minimum, a GNVQ (or equivalent) in Hotel, Event and Catering Management.
For a confidential discussion and/or full job details please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern (hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk) or Adam Spencer (adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group on 020 8892 0115. Application is via CV and covering letter.
Founded in 2015, Dukes Education is collection of the UK’s finest nurseries, schools and colleges, as well as summer schools and consultancy services — all united in their passion for nurturing students and helping them thrive.
Little Dukes is the early years’ arm of our family — with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, and Worthing.
The Little Dukes family currently comprises a number of nursery groups who share and learn from each other, while still having the freedom to operate independently.
Dukes Education are now looking for a Bursar to play a key role in the effective and efficient provision of the financial and business management of five nurseries in the Kew / Twickenham area, all of which are new to the Group, and for delivering the broader financial strategy.
Successful candidates will possess strong financial experience and organisational skills to ensure there are robust systems and procedures in place. Reporting directly to the principal, the post holder will be responsible for managing budgets and fulfilling the day to day financial tasks of staff contracts and payroll, payments, income and asset management. In addition they will be expected to produce management accounts, and take first line responsibility for supplier contracts, premises and IT issues.
With an excellent eye for detail and strong interpersonal and communications skills, this is an exciting new post for a highly motivated and energetic practitioner to add value by providing high quality financial support and analysis.
Whilst an accounting qualification is not essential, successful candidates must have substantial financial experience within an educational setting or for an organisation with a similar stakeholder composition.
Exceptional problem solving skills and an ability to work under pressure and prioritise accordingly are also a prerequisite.
How to apply
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact our advisor Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk or Adam Spencer on adam.spencer@mrgpeople.co.uk at The Management Recruitment Group or alternatively 020 8892 0115. The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) has been exclusively retained for this appointment. All direct and third party applications will be forwarded to MRG.
The Management Recruitment Group are delighted to be assisting an organisation in London with the appointment of a Soft Services Contract Manager on a fixed-term-contract for a period of 6 months, with a salary of up to £58,000 per annum.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for all of the soft services contracts within this large, corporate and dynamic head office environment – ensuring that they meet the required statutory compliance and performance levels, done through managing KPIs and SLAs.
Your strong background within facilities management, notably within soft services management will make you a strong candidate for this role. Your experience within a corporate environment background will also give you the edge in this position. Outstanding people and communication skills are a must as you will be tasked with building relationships between teams and senior stakeholders.
Interviews will take place quickly for this role, with a view for the successful candidate to start in January 2020.
For more information and a full brief, please contact Rob Cullum on 020 8892 0115 or 07973 193 785.
Student Roost is an owner and operator of purpose-built student accommodation across the UK. We’re not quite the new kids on the block, having already created a portfolio of over 17,000 beds and ambition to increase that in the near future; but we’re at the very beginning of building our brand, our culture and our DNA. That makes it a really exciting time to join us.
Already, we’re made up of really good people and are a business who will endeavour, always, to do the right thing, in the right way – truly putting students’ experience, welfare and safety at the top of our agenda.
Overview
Our Senior Operations Managers are the magic ingredient we use to deliver an exceptional customer experience; they put the customer centre-stage and make sure the rest of the business does so too. They strive for customer retention and recommendation.
The Senior Operations Manager leads a team of Operations Managers and Assistants in the day to day running of the properties, leading the team to deliver an exceptional service; ensuring that our student experience is first class. You will lead the lead the site teams to ensure we fill our properties all year round, with customers who want to stay year after year, creating a vibrant community.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will possess a track record in leading operations across a comparable environment, ideally in student accommodation, hospitality or leisure. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and strong commercial ability. The role will suit individuals with a high level of credibility, team leadership and the capability to deliver excellence.
To Apply
For a confidential discussion and/or full job details please contact our advisors Charlotte Turedi (charlotte.turedi@mrgpeople.co.uk) and/or Hayley Mintern (hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group on 020 8892 0115.
Application is via CV and covering letter.
About Us
AXO is a boutique student accommodation provider which is committed to providing students from around the World with much more than just a room. We aim to give our residents a unique living experience which will enhance their academic journey and ensure that their time at university is packed full of great experiences and amazing friendships whilst enjoying our wonderful secure living spaces.
We are one of the largest providers of student accommodation within Coventry, with our village being home to more than 1,000 students. Our Coventry village offers a Gym complex, Cinema and social spaces.
Overview
The Sales Manager will have responsibility for the management and development of a sales strategy across the term time and summer lets business. You will be proactive in searching for new business through networking and cold calling campaigns; developing relationships with local universities, managing agents and language schools to create new sales opportunities across our growing portfolio. You will ensure regular face to face meetings within the community to ensure that the AXO brand is well represented.
This role will lead the end to end sales process, including managing pricing, room blocking and invoicing. You will work with the London sales team to develop and ensure a consistent brand message. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing student accommodation brand.
About You
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a sales based environment, ideally in student accommodation, higher education or the tourism industry. The opportunity will suit professionals who can generate new ideas and who possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. This role will provide the post holder with true freedom to develop the sales strategy. Strong business development skills and an eye for maximising commercial opportunities are essential.
To Apply
For a confidential discussion and/or full job details please contact our advisors Charlotte Turedi (charlotte.turedi@mrgpeople.co.uk) and/or Hayley Mintern (hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk) of The Management Recruitment Group on 020 8892 0115.
Application is via CV and covering letter.
Diocese of London
Director of Housing and Investment Property – London Diocesan Fund (LDF)
Location: Pimlico, London
Package: £85,000 plus generous benefits package
London Diocesan Fund is seeking to make the influential appointment of Director of Housing and Investment Property.
The Church of England in London is vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. The Diocese of London comprises parishes, chaplaincies, and missional communities in London north of the River Thames. At the London Diocesan Fund (LDF), we seek to do all that we can to support mission and growth in the Diocese of London, using our resources to help our parishes and worshipping communities serve over 4 million people.
The Director of Housing and Investment Property is responsible for the LDF’s £1bn property portfolio. The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all operational houses, parsonage developments and investment properties are managed effectively to maximise the missional and financial return.
The LDF’s diverse portfolio is divided into two key areas: Operational Housing and Commercial Investment. Each is supported by a dedicated team of in- house property professionals and external consultants.
The current approved strategy seeks to increase income by a further re-shaping of the portfolio and asset management of existing properties.
As a member of the senior management group, the appointed candidate will have a proven track record in a senior property or portfolio management role, offering a highly commercial approach. As a Christian you will also have an understanding and personal interest in the mission and culture of the organisation.
This Director appointment offers the opportunity to have a direct impact on the lives of the clergy within the Diocese and take responsibility for a substantial parsonage development programme and investment portfolio.
Whilst we welcome applications from people regardless of their background, we particularly encourage applications from women and those from ethnic minority backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within the organisation at this level.
Closing date for applications is midnight on 5th January 2020.
First stage interviews with MRG scheduled for w/c 6th January 2020.
First stage interviews with LDF scheduled for 20th January 2020.
For more information, including a copy of the Candidate Briefing Pack, please contact our retained advisor, Stephanie Howe (stephanie.howe@mrgpeople.co.uk) at The Management Recruitment Group on 0203 962 9900.
There is an occupational requirement that the job-holder is a Christian under the Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.