Faculty Operations & Support Manager

Kingston University - Kingston School of Art (KSA)

Placed On: 23rd January 2026

Closes: 8th February 2026

Job Ref: 603896

The Role

The Faculty Operations and Support Manager is a key role ensuring the effective day-to-day functioning of Kingston School of Art (KSA). The post holder provides continuity and operational oversight for academic School leadership teams, supporting core operational and support services across the Faculty. The role contributes to strategic planning, oversees operational delivery, coordinates staff and resources, and supports major faculty-wide initiatives and events.

The post holder oversees the Executive Support Office, ensuring high-quality professional administrative support to the Faculty Leadership Team (FLT) and wider stakeholders. The role also leads faculty governance, including the planning, preparation and action management of key committees such as the FLT and other KSA-wide groups.

The Person

The successful candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have experience managing multiple projects from inception to completion. With excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the post holder will have experience of working with senior staff and managing a team to deliver a high-quality service.

The role requires excellent planning, organisational and time management skills, alongside strong IT proficiency.

The Faculty

KSA, founded in 1899, is one of the UK’s oldest art and design institutions, known for its practice-based teaching, interdisciplinary approach and strong industry connections. The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees across art, design, architecture and the creative industries, and houses facilities including the Stanley Picker Gallery and Dorich House Museum, with close proximity to central London.

KSA is consistently ranked among the leading art and design schools worldwide. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, Kingston University was placed in the top 5% globally for Art & Design and is highly regarded within the UK creative education sector.

Further information

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31st August 2026, with a starting salary of £45,025 per annum. Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 17th February 2026. For further queries, please contact Lydia James at Lydia.James@kingston.ac.uk, Faculty Operations Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

We are a place-based organisation, proud of our location in Kingston and the civic role we play in our community. Our campuses inspire collaborative, innovative and creative communities. Being present on campus is important to us because it helps us to create a sense of belonging for both our staff and students. Therefore, staff are expected to be on campus for the majority of their working week.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

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