Assistant Director of Operations (RIGE)

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Assistant Director of Operations (RIGE), London

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

5414014d6518

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4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

About the role

RIGE Operations provides support on estates, financial and risk planning, human resources, operational activities, EDI, organisational development, and internal communications. It co-ordinates cross-RIGE initiatives, liaises with operational colleagues in Research & Innovation Services and Innovation & Enterprise, and provides more in-depth support to all other areas.

The Assistant Director of Operations leads on strategic planning, budget planning and forecasting, risk management, and business continuity for the RIGE area.

About you

As the Assistant Director of Operations, you will be instrumental in driving strategic planning, budget planning and forecasting, risk management, and business continuity. You will lead and coordinate planning activities, ensuring alignment with institutional strategic objectives and providing actionable recommendations. Your role will involve overseeing budgeting activities and ensuring effective resource allocation and accurate forecasting. You will lead risk management efforts, regularly updating and reporting on the risk register, and creating working groups to manage and mitigate risks.

Additionally, you will develop coordinated plans at the pan-RIGE level and represent RIGE at institutional planning and financial forums. Your expertise in strategic planning, financial management, and risk mitigation will be crucial in ensuring the success and sustainability of RIGE’s initiatives. Strong leadership, analytical skills, and effective communication will be essential as you engage with senior management and stakeholders to drive RIGE’s objectives forward.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service