Business Operations Officer

2 weeks ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have experience of working within a fast-paced administrative environment? Are you an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent administrative and organisational skills? Would you like to play a pivotal role supporting the delivery of high-quality research and student education activities?

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and motivated Business Operations Officer to support the Leeds Institute of Clinical Trials Research (LICTR). You will join the team to provide high quality administrative support to the Institute's processes in purchasing, communications, and events. This role will have a particular focus supporting administration across the division, ensuring a consistent grant application experience, promoting grant successes, and liaising with marketing to generate publicity.

You will also be responsible for managing the Institute's local databases including updating Teams and Sharepoint sites, taking responsibility for raising IT issues; organising and booking complex UK and overseas travel and accommodation plans and supporting delivery of trips with things such as equipment, itineraries and visas, when required.

You will work with other colleagues within the Business Operations Teams and from Professional Services across the Institute and Faculty, including Marketing, Purchasing and Research Finance Offices, to adopt and embed a continuous improvement and service excellence approach. This will involve establishing and developing best practice processes & procedures and working to ensure these are implemented through Faculty peer networks. You will be expected to handle confidential information in a discreet, sensitive and diplomatic manner, ensuring security of access to such information is maintained at all times.

What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

If you are looking for a busy, varied role in a friendly team environment where you are key to supporting academic activity, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Alasdair Dinnewell, Business Operations Manager

Email:

Location:

Leeds - Main Campus

Further details:

  • Candidate Brief

£25,742 to £29,605 per annum, Grade 5



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