Operations Manager
Location: Belfast School of Theology is located within Stranmillis University College, Belfast. This role is mainly site-based with some flexibility.
Salary: £36,300 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
About Belfast School of Theology
Charity Jobs NI are delighted to be exclusively representing Belfast School of Theology in the recruitment of a new Operations Manager.
Belfast School of Theology has been providing academic evangelical theological education since 1943. The School is committed to serving the Church globally and training Christian disciples who transform wider society through their life and witness.
This is an important opportunity to join BST at a time of development and change, supporting the effective running of the School and helping to strengthen the systems, processes and operational oversight that underpin its mission.
The Role
The Operations Manager will play a central role in the day-to-day and strategic operation of Belfast School of Theology. This is a broad and varied post, focused on ensuring the smooth running of the School’s operational, administrative, HR and compliance functions.
Working closely with the Principal and CEO, Senior Leadership Team, staff, Governors and external partners, the postholder will help ensure that BST operates effectively, professionally and in line with its Christian ethos and values. This role would suit someone who can combine strong organisational and people management skills with a practical, hands‑on approach and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
This opportunity may appeal to candidates with experience as an Operations Manager, School Business Manager, Office Manager, Business Support Manager, HR and Operations Manager, Operations Coordinator, HR Manager, HR & Administration Manager or in a similar senior operational or organisational leadership role.
Key areas of responsibility will include:
- overseeing the smooth day‑to‑day running of BST’s operational and administrative functions
- ensuring policies, procedures, records and documentation are maintained, reviewed and applied consistently
- supporting compliance across key areas including GDPR, health and safety, safeguarding, risk management and statutory requirements
- helping to maintain strong internal systems, processes and controls
- assisting with the review and improvement of finance‑related systems, procedures and administrative processes
- acting as a key liaison point with Stranmillis University College in relation to premises and operational matters
- coordinating supplier relationships, service contracts and insurance arrangements
- supporting HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, appraisal coordination, staff records, absence monitoring and employee documentation
- supporting organisational planning, risk management and operational decision‑making
- contributing to a positive, professional and collaborative working culture across the School
- line management and coordination of a small team of administrative and support staff
The postholder will also assume responsibility as safeguarding lead for the organisation.
About You
We are looking for a highly organised, values‑led and proactive individual who can bring structure, judgement and professionalism to a wide‑ranging operational role.
You will be someone who enjoys working across different areas of an organisation and can move comfortably between operational oversight, governance support, HR coordination, compliance, financial oversight and organisational administration.
You will ideally bring:
- a third‑level qualification in a relevant discipline
- a minimum of two to three years’ experience working in a management role with responsibilities relevant to the post
- experience supporting senior leaders
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