Unit Operations Manager (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover, Internal Only)
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently. Possible if it's SOC 1171
£43,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2322 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 28% sure that is the right code. University of Nottingham is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2322 (Education managers) · 28% match
- Possible 1171 (Health services and public health managers and directors) · 22% match
- Ineligible 1259 (Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified) · 17% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2322 Education managers Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £35,100 Clears | £39,500 Clears | £43,900 Clears |
1259 Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Medicine
Location
UK Other
Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience.
Closing Date
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Reference
MED118526
INTERNAL VACANCY
This vacancy is open to employees of the University of Nottingham only.
About The Role
You will join the established School of Medicine Academic Unit Administration Team and be expected to lead the team with day-to-day operations covering a broad remit including HR, finance, facilities (including health and safety) and governance. You will be required to work independently to support, supervise and liaise directly with colleagues across all four academic units in the School to enable effective demand management.
About You
You will demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in academic unit operational management. You will have demonstrable experience of interpreting and applying policies and experience of establishing new/improving existing complex operating procedures and processes. You must be able to evidence a high degree of personal initiative, responsibility and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be able to demonstrate an ability to confidently use your own discretion and judgement when problem solving/providing advice to obtain the optimum solution.
What We Offer
At the University of Nottingham, we are committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a University employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.
This position is fixed term until 30 June 2027. Your working hours will be full time, 36.25 hours per week.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Please contact Emma Breward ([email protected]) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Education managers (SOC 2322) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~48k in sample- Middle half £38,480–59,124
- Median £47,632
- Going rate £43,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–39,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. University of Nottingham holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2322 going rate of £43,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.