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About us King’s College London is seeking candidates at all levels of experience with the drive and passion to deliver high quality customer service to support our strategic aims. This is an ideal opportunity to commence or further your career in Higher Education administration. This role sits within the School of Politics & Economics (SPE) and is based at our Strand campus. Home to three inter-disciplinary departments, Department of Political Economy, Department of European and International Studies and King’s Russia Institute. SPE also has a diverse international community of social research and education. For more information about the School, please see our website: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/politics-economics About the role The School of Politics and Economics are seeking a hard-working, enthusiastic and motivated individual who is committed to providing an excellent service to staff and students. The Business Operation Officer forms part of our Business team and has a key role in supporting the management of the School’s finance and purchasing, facilities, and other School and department activities. This is an ideal opportunity to develop an understanding of the wide range of processes involved in running a School and offers a good foundation for a career in higher education administration. There are numerous training and development opportunities available, supported by our College and Faculty. The successful applicant must be well organised, with strong all-round communication skills, a keen eye for detail, along with excellent minute taking and IT skills. They must have the proven ability to balance competing priorities under pressure of tight deadlines and a high workload. The post-holder will work both as part of a team and independently, with responsibility for multiple departments. This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract. About you To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Experience of office administration, including the use of MS Office, SharePoint, databases, written communication skills, with a high standard of English. Excellent organisational and time management skills, whilst assuring attention to detail and accuracy is at a high level. Experience dealing with financial processes. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, dealing with a wide variety of people in a professional and confident manner. Experience of committee administration, such as minute-taking skills Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further information At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.  The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.  We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.  When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.  We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.  To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £34,713 - £38,127 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 134570 Close Date: 11-Jan-2026​​​​​​​ Contact Person: Stephanie Harrison Contact Details: stephanie.harrison@kcl.ac.uk

Assistant/Associate Professor of Music - VoiceID: 2032Department: MusicType: Full-time FacultyPost Date: 12/11/2025Position Available Date: 12/18/2025DescriptionThe University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Music Department welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position as Assistant Professor of Voice. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in Applied Voice, and other voice related courses as appropriate to the candidate's strengths, beginning in late July of 2026. UMHB seeks faculty who are active Christians and dedicated teacher-scholars to prepare students for leadership, service, and faith-informed discernment in a global society.The Department of Music offers the following undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance, Bachelor of Music in Church Music, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Science in Music (with emphases in Music Business, Worship Technology or Performance). UMHB is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, a historic town of 22,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student recruitment and advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.Specific Responsibilities: We seek an experienced voice instructor who is interested in growing a vibrant vocal arts program dedicated to the overall development of the 21st century vocalist. Responsibilities will include Applied Voice instruction and additional teaching assignments based on the needs of the Music Department and the successful candidate's qualification; these could include Diction, Vocal Pedagogy, Vocal Literature, and opera and musical theatre productions.Qualifications: Qualifications: 1. Must be an active and committed Christian who will support the University's mission and who will be an active participant in their local church. Terminal degree in a related field or a master's degree with commensurate experience is required. . All voice types considered. Experience in various vocal styles preferred (classical, musical theatre). Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential. . Must agree to the University's Employee Statement of Understanding Salaries & Benefits: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match, and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled.To Apply: Please click the "Apply Now" link to apply for this position.Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application.Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission.In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.To apply, visit https://umhb.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2zc18o5jeqkCopyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-2cfdc4df3d63594d963d57ca8b16ace8

The University of Surrey has been a pioneer in space engineering and small satellite innovation for more than four decades. Building on this heritage, the Surrey Space Institute is the University’s newest Pan‑University Institute. This bold, interdisciplinary hub brings together world‑leading expertise to shape the future of space research, policy, and innovation. As the Space Institute enters an exciting phase of growth, we are seeking an outstanding operational leader to join us as Head of Institute Operations. This is a rare opportunity to help build and shape a major new Institute at the heart of Surrey’s expanding space ecosystem. The role This is a delivery focussed leadership role with significant scope to shape how the Space Institute operates, grows and collaborates. Working closely with the Director and Co‑Directors, you will turn strategic ambition into operational reality, ensuring the Institute has the systems, partnerships, and professional services support required to deliver world‑class research, innovation, and education. You will: Lead the operational delivery of the Institute’s strategy, translating long‑term vision into clear plans, milestones and outcomes. Build and manage the Institute’s operational infrastructure, ensuring efficient, resilient and future‑ready systems. Drive the Institute’s partnership and collaboration strategy, strengthening connections across the University and with industry, funders, government agencies and international partners. Oversee financial planning and resource management, ensuring robust investment cases, effective budget control and alignment with University priorities. Manage compliance, risk, health and safety, business continuity and data governance. Represent the Institute across the University and externally, supporting the development of cross‑Faculty research teams and raising the Institute’s profile. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys building relationships across diverse communities, and takes pride in delivering operational excellence at scale. About you You will be an experienced operational leader with a strong track record in complex organisations, ideally including higher education, research, innovation or partnership‑driven environments. You’ll bring: Experience developing and delivering strategies, major initiatives and operational programmes. Strong organisational leadership skills, with the ability to influence, motivate and develop high‑performing teams. A proven ability to manage large, complex bids, partnerships or multi‑stakeholder programmes. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to work confidently across technical and non‑technical communities. Sound financial management experience and the ability to build robust business cases. An innovative, solutions‑focused approach, with the confidence to make decisions where there is little precedent. Experience of stakeholder engagement, partnership building and external representation. Experience in space-related strategy, communications or partnership development is desirable, as is experience working with research funders, investors or innovation‑focused organisations. What we can offer In addition to a competitive salary you will receive 25 days annual leave, with additional days for Bank Holidays and University closure days. We offer a generous pension, flexible working options, access to world-class leisure facilities, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery. Further information Candidates are warmly encouraged to contact Prof Adam Amara for an informal conversation about the role via a.amara@surrey.ac.uk (noting that the University is closed 25th December - 4th January inclusive). At the University of Surrey, we celebrate the diversity of our community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in leadership roles. Further details Job Description