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Overview
Institute Manager / Operations Manager on an initial 6 month contract. London - onsite. Full Time. 6 Month Contract Initially.Responsibilities
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.Working relationships
The post holder is directly accountable to the Director of the InstituteThe 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 OperationsScientists working in the InstituteUKRI/MRC Head officeInstitute Directors and Managers in the FacultyCentral Professional ServicesRepresentatives of funding agenciesRepresentatives of NHS TrustsRepresentatives of commercial companiesGovernment officersThird Party service suppliers
Qualifications, experience and knowledge
Educated to minimum of degree level and preferably PhD level in scientific disciplineDetailed knowledge of research grant, contracts and other agreementsPromoting excellence in areas of administration and the provision of support services, including the setting of service standards and monitoring of performanceExperience of working with business partners (e.g. Human Resources Consultancy teams and Information System Divisions) to deliver services, and implement change management and strategyExperience 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.If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply ..... full job details .....
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