At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic and operational initiatives across academic faculties at Goldsmiths.
- Company: Goldsmiths, a world-renowned university known for creativity and academic excellence.
- Benefits: 28 days annual leave, flexible working, professional development support, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Join a diverse community committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in shaping the future of education and organisational excellence.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in complex organisations with strong analytical and collaborative skills.
The predicted salary is between 73177 - 75255 £ per year.
Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.
About the department
The Faculty Directorate provides strategic and operational leadership across Goldsmiths’ academic schools, supporting Executive Deans, Heads of School and academic staff. It supports planning, finance, HR and estates functions, ensuring effective resource management, policy implementation and service delivery while enabling the faculties to achieve their academic and institutional objectives.
About the role
As Director of Faculty Operations, you will play a pivotal leadership role at Goldsmiths, working closely with senior academic and professional services leaders to shape strategy, drive operational excellence and lead organisational change. You'll oversee planning, finance, governance, estates and people management across our two dynamic faculties.
About the candidate
You are an experienced and influential leader with a track record of delivering strategic and operational success in complex organisations. Collaborative, analytical and solutions-focused, you excel at leading teams, managing change and building strong stakeholder relationships. You bring the confidence, judgement and vision to drive improvement and support organisational excellence.
We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.
At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.
All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.
Department: Faculty Operations
Location: New Cross Gate
Salary: £73,177 to £75,255
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 23 September 2026
Reference: 046PS2026
Director of Faculty Operations employer: Goldsmiths, University of London
Goldsmiths, University of London is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture, encouraging creativity and collaboration among its staff and students. Located in the heart of London, the university offers unique opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to engage with contemporary art and innovative practices while contributing to a supportive educational environment.
Contact Details:
Goldsmiths, University of London Recruitment Team
