Operations Manager (Institute Manager)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading institute in London seeks an Operations Manager for a 6-month interim role. The successful candidate will support the Brain Sciences faculty, ensuring effective service delivery to academic and research staff. Responsibilities include managing operational support services, grant funding, and HR functions. Ideal candidates will have extensive operations experience and a strong understanding of HR policies.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Research/Science environment.
• Extensive operations experience, including recruitment and HR.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational support services including budgets and HR.
• Ensure smooth running of operational aspects.

Skills

Operations Management

HR

Finance

Grant Management

Job description

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Operations Manager (Institute Manager), London

Client: Cedar

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

Operations Manager (Institute Manager) - Interim - 6 Months

Cedar Recruitment is delighted to be working with one of London's top 10 institutes to recruit an Operations Manager within the institute's Brain Sciences faculty, which comprises 9 divisions.

The successful candidate will work in the Prion Diseases department on a 6-month contract, with a salary range of £47.20 - £51.21 Umbrella.

The role involves working either 4 or 5 days per week in the office.

The candidate will work closely with the Institute Director and have a strong relationship with the Faculty of Brain Sciences Operations Director and other Central Professional Services team members. The role requires providing excellent service delivery to the institute's academic and research staff, continually adding value.

Responsibilities include managing the operational support services of the institute, including grant funding, budgets, ICT, HR, and people management, ensuring the smooth running of all operational aspects.

• Experience working within a Research/Science environment in an educational institute.
• Extensive experience in operations, including recruitment, HR, and finance.
• The ability to start immediately with minimal support.
• Experience working with a range of business partners.
• Understanding of employment law and HR policies.