Institute Manager / Operations manager

Institute Manager / Operations manager

£50.00 + per hour

Full

London -Onsite - 1 day at home

Our client in higher education is currently looking to recruit an Institute Manager / Operations Manager to start ASAP

Job role

• To lead the professional services operational, technical and administrative functions ensuring the support services are delivered in an efficient, responsive and professional manner supporting excellence in research, education, knowledge transfer and enterprise.
• Ensure the Institute operates within the set budgetary frameworks and policies, providing budgetary and financial management of the Institute and optimising the use of resources.
• Proactively support the role of the Institute Director in implementing the Institute’s scientific and operational strategy, maintaining oversight of the operation and performance of the Institute.
• Collaborate and coordinate with relevant business partners and professional services leads to ensure services delivery at Faculty, School, University level meet the needs of the Institute.
• Ensure the Institute is compliant with statutory regulations and Institute policies and procedures are implemented and operated effectively.
• To manage the Institute’s external relations initiatives.

Relationships:

• The post holder line manages and is responsible, directly or indirectly, for staff (up to 6 senior direct reports and up to 30 indirect reports) working within the administration and support services reporting to the post holder.
• The post holder will develop and maintain working relations with:
• Faculty Director of Operations
• Scientists working in the Institute
• UKRI/MRC Head office
• Institute Directors and Managers in the Faculty
• Central Professional Services
• Representatives of funding agencies
• Representatives of NHS Trusts
• Representatives of commercial companies
• Government officers
• Third Party service suppliers

Qualifications, experience and knowledge

• Educated to minimum of degree level in scientific discipline
• Detailed knowledge of research grant, contracts and other agreements
• Promoting excellence in areas of administration and the provision of support services, including the setting of service standards and monitoring of performance
• Experience of working with business partners (e.g. Human Resources Consultancy teams and Information System Divisions) to deliver services, and implement change management and strategy
• Experience of working with NHS partners and clinical academics.
• Good understanding of the higher education policies, practices and procedures.
• Experience of handling confidential information and communications in a sensitive and effective manner.