Business Operations Coordinator

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds is seeking a Business Coordinator for its Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine. This role supports the effective management of administrative processes while interfacing with various stakeholders, enhancing research and education activities. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options and life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Access to numerous personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and ability to build networks.
• Proactive focus with ability to handle a busy workload efficiently.
• Experience liaising with stakeholders and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient support to the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine.
• Liaise closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support management of administrative processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Network management

Efficiency in workload management

Job description

Faculty of Medicine and Health

Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine

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.

Are you looking for a challenging role which enables you to work across a diverse range of activities and with a variety of people? Are you a problem solver and a decision maker, able to contribute to a wide range of tasks from operational and financial planning to strategic thinking?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world. We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities. Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe.

As a member of the Business Support team, you will provide efficient and effective support to the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine (LICAMM) ensuring the effective management of administrative processes. You will act as a key link with internal and external stakeholders, supporting partnerships which enhance research, education and engagement activities. You will be a focal administrative point of the Institute, liaising closely with key Faculty functions such as HR, Facilities, Student Education and Marketing to ensure compliance with legislative and university procedures and policies.

Reporting into the local Business Operations Manager and ultimately to the Faculty Head of Business Support, you will work closely with the Head of Institute, senior Academics and the business/administration team, ensuring the successful day-to-day business operations of the Institute.

You will have a proactive focus with the ability to handle a busy workload efficiently and professionally. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication and be able to initiate, build and manage networks (primarily across the Institute, School and Faculty), establishing effective working relationships, dealing diplomatically with a wide range of people and maintaining confidentiality.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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!

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

Angeline Dresser, Business Co-ordinator

Email: [e-mail]