Director of Departmental Operations

4 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time
Business and Operations Manager Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Business and Operations Manager to join the University of Cambridge. The successful candidate will provide strategic oversight of the Department's finance, HR, teaching, and research grants, ensuring that the Sedgwick Museum and IEEF are well supported in these areas.

The appointed person will be responsible for managing the delivery of the Department's business, administration, and services, with a focus on continuous improvement and meeting operational requirements. They will support and advise senior staff members on governance, policy, and business operations, as well as planning and implementing new developments to enhance teaching and research.

The Department has two main sites: one located in central Cambridge and the other at Bullard Laboratories in West Cambridge. The successful applicant will be based at the Downing Site but will be responsible for maintaining connections between support staff on both sites, providing leadership and ensuring coordination of work.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent organisational and managerial ability, extensive administrative experience, good interpersonal skills, imagination, and diplomacy. Self-motivation, flexibility, and effective time management skills are essential for this role.

The estimated salary for this position is £65,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage departmental finances and resources
  • Coordinate support staff team activities
  • Develop and implement business strategies
  • Ensure compliance with university policies


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