Natasha Kamalu

Profile

The Operations Manager oversees the strategic development of the school’s human resources and financial management procedures, to ensure these core services run efficiently.

Natasha is responsible for managing the constant review of processes for assuring financial probity and maintaining financial control, to anticipate and facilitate continued improvement in line with university finance policies.

She designs, prepares and implements reporting solutions for budgets within the School, to help better understand the School’s spending patterns.

Natasha oversees HR activities including recruitment, right-to-work checks, timesheet submission, additional payment authorisation, contract and payment queries, and end-of-contract processes. She advises the Executive Committee, Heads of Departments and Programme Directors on procedures to follow for the appointment, extension and termination of employee contracts. She also oversees the recruitment of Professional Services staff, including those attached to research projects.

Natasha delivers technical advice, briefing materials, reports and recommendations to the School’s Senior Management Team, to aid strategic planning and support change initiatives.

The Business Support Manager sits under the School Manager in the Executive and Operations Team. Natasha line manages the Business Support Team, which includes the School’s Office Coordinator, Business Support Coordinator, Events Officer and Executive Assistant.

Research