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Position: Operations Manager
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: £44,746 – £56,535 per annum
Location: GSA Highlands & Islands Campus, Forres
Employer: The Glasgow School of Art
Application Deadline: August 24th 2026
Job summary
The Operations Manager will manage the day-to-day operational delivery and financial oversight of activities at GSA’s rural campus on the Altyre Estate near Forres. The role ensures the effective running of facilities, services and operational systems that support teaching, research, community engagement and commercial activities.
The role will support the implementation of operational frameworks, policies, financial procedures and health and safety policies at Altyre, ensuring the campus operates efficiently, safely and in alignment with the strategic objectives of the Glasgow School of Art.
You should be educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience managing operational activities within a complex organisation and have a proven record of coordinating services, facilities or operational functions across multiple stakeholders.
Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT) Monday 24th August 2026
For full details and how to apply online please visit: https://glasali.webitrent.com/glasali_webrecruitment
The right to work and live in the UK is required, Skilled Work Visas subject to UK Visa’s and Immigration (UKVI) requirements may be available if the role meets the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website – https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment process, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art. To view our Fair Work statement, please click here and to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion documents here.
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