Interim Operations Manager – Higher Education
- £27 – £32 per hour
- c6 months
- Hybrid
- Westminster
- ASAP start
My client is looking for an Interim Operations Manager to lead and support professional services staff within a higher education research environment. This role is key to ensuring operational excellence across HR, finance, and research support functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Operations: Oversee professional services staff, ensuring effective operational management and compliance with university policies.
- HR & Staffing: Provide first-line HR support, managing recruitment, onboarding, and HR processes while ensuring best practices.
- Finance & Resource Management: Assist with budgeting, financial monitoring, and research funding administration.
- Research & Academic Support: Support research funding applications, liaise with funding bodies, and ensure smooth operations for research projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with academic and professional service teams, as well as external partners, to support the centre’s objectives.
- Events Management: Organize high-profile meetings and events with partner institutions and advisory boards.
Requirements:
- Experience in a senior administrative or operations role within higher education or a similar complex environment.
- Strong understanding of HR processes, UK employment law, and best practices.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Experience with financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ability to use university systems effectively.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
Role Details:
- Hybrid working: Minimum 3 days on-site (flexible on which days).
- Interview process: Single-stage interview, with a potential second stage.
If you have the relevant experience and are available immediately, please get in touch. Apply now!
