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Head of Operations Department

Administration | Published on 15.04.2025 |

Central European Institute of Technology, Masaryk University (CEITEC MU)

Brno, Czech republic | www.ceitec.cz

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About the position:

The Head of the Operations Department manages a seven-member team that provides support and service to the institute in the areas of OHS and fire protection, public procurement, legal matters, equipment and building management.

We are currently looking for a candidate who will cover the complete agenda of the department and effectively lead a work team with the aim of implementing the requirements of the institute's management into everyday operational activities with a guarantee of a high standard of implemented processes. We are not looking for an expert in all the agendas of the operations department, but a person with insight into the given areas, who is a natural leader and can cover this broad area with the professional help of individual members of the department.

Do you have experience in leading a team?

Are you motivated by autonomous work and functioning in an international environment?

Is a good team an important benefit for you?

We would be happy to welcome you to our team.

What will be Your Responsibilities?

• Managing the operations department agenda, including developing methodologies within the department's scope
• Managing the activities of employees in the operations department and supporting their professional and career development
• Coordination and planning of construction modifications and repairs of buildings and technological equipment
• Coordination of operational matters of buildings under the management of the institute, including newly built spaces in the MUNI BioPharma Hub
• Coordination of the institute's central purchases and management of the public procurement agenda
• Coordination of the OHS agenda and fire protection agenda
• Preparation and updating of internal regulations related to the operation of the institute
• Conceptual development of the department's activities in line with the institute's strategic plan
• Cooperation with other departments at a given level within the organizational structure, with analogous departments within MU, in particular the MU Rectorate and the Bohunice University Campus Administration.

What Should You Be Like?

• Secondary/Higher education degree
• Experience in a university environment is an advantage (not a requirement)
• Experience with investment construction or ensuring the operation of buildings is an advantage, not a requirement
• Experience with public procurement is an advantage, not a requirement
• Managerial competencies including experience with team management
• Communicative knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written
• Excellent knowledge of the Czech language is a requirement
• Systematic and responsible approach to work, diligence, organizational and communication skills, proactivity, teamwork.

What Do We Offer?

• Full-time employment
• The work at a prestigious international scientific institute operating within Masaryk University
• A combination of stability provided by Masaryk University and an interesting environment based on corporate principles
• A great working collective
• A supportive approach to balancing work and personal life
• The opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ program
• Employee benefits such as 6 weeks of vacation, home office, contribution to pension insurance / long-term investment product or kindergarten contribution of 2% of the tariff wage, meal allowance, the option of dining at the Masaryk University cafeteria, discounted exercise classes at the Faculty of Sports Studies located adjacent to CEITEC MU, Multisport card, discounted mobile operators rates, access to university psychologists.
• possible start: immediately / by agreement

Applications including CV and a short motivation letter should be send via e-application here.

If you have any problems with completing or submitting the application, please contact Aneta Štefanová at e-mail: aneta.stefanova@ceitec.muni.cz.

The members of the selection committee are: Deputy Director for Administration, Representative of the Human Resources Department.

For more information about the recruitment process, refer to CEITEC Recruitment Policy.

For more information about the Career system, refer to CEITEC MU Career System.

For more information about onboarding, refer to short video.