Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
London Academy for Applied Technology (LAAT) Operations Manager Role Overview Reporting to the Director of Operations and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with regular reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the Op…
Skills: Financial Acumen, Advanced Excel, Stakeholder Management, Xero, Operational Leadership
Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
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Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
· Job Title: Academic Coordinator · Department: Academic · Reports to: Programme Lead · Location: London Academy for Applied Technology, Aldgate · Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent The London Academy for Applied Technol…
Skills: Academic Administration, LMS Management, Student Information Systems, Resource Allocation, Data Management
Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
· Job Title: Academic Coordinator · Department: Academic · Reports to: Programme Lead · Location: London Academy for Applied Technology, Aldgate · Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent The London Academy for Applied Technol…
Skills: Academic Administration, LMS Management, Student Information Systems, Resource Allocation, Data Management
Greater London, England, United Kingdom · On-site
ABOUT THE ROLE Reporting to the Registrar/Dean, the Head of Student Support will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full range of non-academic student services at LAAT. This is a senior, wide-ranging…
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Greater London, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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The Operations Manager leads the Academy's operational and financial activities, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainable growth. Key duties include financial planning, budgetary control, and overseeing administration, IT, and student support infrastructure.
A mandatory master's degree in finance or a related discipline is required, with professional certifications like ACCA or CIMA being desirable. Candidates must have 1-3 years of experience in operations or financial management, preferably within the Higher Education sector.
Reporting to the Director of Operations and
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), with regular reporting to the Chief Executive
Officer (CEO), the Operations Manager will lead the Academy’s operational and
financial activities. The role will work closely with the Academic Dean,
Admissions Manager, Assessment Team, IT Manager, Student Support Manager and
Finance Manager to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance and
sustainable growth.
The Operations Manager acts as the
operational and financial steward of the Academy, ensuring robust financial
management, budgetary control, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance
and continuous improvement across all business functions. The role supports the
CFO, Director of Operations and CEO through operational insight, financial
analysis, risk management and performance reporting.
The postholder will support compliance with
regulatory framework and Conditions of Registration. Responsibilities include
supporting equality of opportunity initiatives, student success measures,
governance reporting, regulatory submissions, operational risk monitoring,
audit preparation and ensuring institutional processes align with OfS
expectations and Higher Education best practice.
The Operations Manager will assess
operational budgets, forecasting, financial performance monitoring, supplier
management, procurement controls and management reporting. The role will
maintain operational dashboards and provide data-driven recommendations to
senior leadership.
The role will oversee administration,
facilities coordination, IT coordination, admissions operations, student
support infrastructure, business continuity planning and service delivery. The
postholder will drive continuous improvement and ensure operational processes
remain scalable and efficient.
The Operations Manager will maintain
operational policies, risk registers and standard operating procedures while
supporting audits, inspections, GDPR compliance, safeguarding obligations,
health and safety requirements and partner obligations.
A master’s degree in finance, Accounting,
Financial Management, Business Finance or a closely related discipline is
mandatory. Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CFA or
equivalent are desirable.
· 1-3 years’ experience in
operations management, business operations, financial operations or
institutional administration is essential.
· Experience in Higher
Education is highly desirable.
· Candidates should
demonstrate experience in budgeting, forecasting, Power BI reporting,
governance support and operational performance management.
Strong financial acumen, advanced Excel
skills, stakeholder management skills, XERO, operational leadership experience,
understanding of Higher Education regulatory frameworks and excellent
communication skills are essential.
Leadership and Learning Are Indispensable to Each Other.
London Academy for Applied Technology launched as LAAT in 2019 to deepen the Educationalism impact and broaden its reach, all while staying true to the LAAT mission: to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. We achieve this through a learning model that is active, social, and case-based. Meaning, you immerse yourself in real-world challenges facing seasoned business leaders and discuss and debate solutions with peers from around the world. Our team of qualified professionals delivers streamlined lectures that suit your requirements. You can customize your own course, choose the time that fits your schedule and learn either in a classroom or while sitting at home in any part of the world! LAAT believes in making knowledge accessible and affordable to all! Because those who really want to learn today makes for great leaders tomorrow!
Offices: Aldgate, London, England, GB
Leadership and Learning Are Indispensable to Each Other.
London Academy for Applied Technology launched as LAAT in 2019 to deepen the Educationalism impact and broaden its reach, all while staying true to the LAAT mission: to educate leaders who make a difference in the world. We achieve this through a learning model that is active, social, and case-based. Meaning, you immerse yourself in real-world challenges facing seasoned business leaders and discuss and debate solutions with peers from around the world. Our team of qualified professionals delivers streamlined lectures that suit your requirements. You can customize your own course, choose the time that fits your schedule and learn either in a classroom or while sitting at home in any part of the world! LAAT believes in making knowledge accessible and affordable to all! Because those who really want to learn today makes for great leaders tomorrow!
Offices: Aldgate, London, England, GB
