Mr Simon Stewart (he/him)
BMus
School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations
Operations Manager


+44 114 222 6490
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School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations
D09
Elmfield Building
Northumberland Road
Sheffield
S10 2TU
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As Operations Manager, Simon is responsible for the comprehensive operational management of the School, ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality professional support across all areas.
In this role he is tasked with leading and motivating the School's operations team, overseeing critical functions including HR and staffing, estates and facilities, health and safety, and information management.
His core responsibilities include:
Strategic Operations: Providing strategic oversight for business continuity and managing key administrative processes such as annual academic workload planning.
People Management: Leading the School's internal people functions in close collaboration with HR, including recruitment, staff development (SRDS), and promotion processes.
Safety and Compliance: Leading on all Health & Safety matters, acting as the School Safety Officer, and ensuring compliance with Information Management regulations by developing and maintaining the School's information asset register.
Resource Management: Acting as the School lead on estates matters (including project management support) and taking on delegated budget management responsibilities.
Simon also plays a pivotal role in supporting wider institutional initiatives, such as work related to Athena Swan accreditation, ensuring the School contributes effectively to the "One University" strategy.