Migrant Futures Institute (MFI) Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Operations Manager to oversee the operational aspects of a prestigious institute. This role involves budget management, event planning, and stakeholder communication, ensuring smooth operations and high-impact events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations within a research or educational setting, showcasing exceptional organizational and managerial skills. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and equality, and enjoy generous benefits including agile working, ample leave, and professional development support. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir

Running club

Creative writing classes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in operations and management, ideally in a research context.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and running all operational aspects of the Institute.
• Budget management, funding administration, and event planning.

Skills

Operations Management

Budget Management

Event Planning

Stakeholder Communication

Organizational Skills

Managerial Skills

Education

Experience in Higher Education

Experience in Research Context

Job description

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Migrant Futures Institute (MFI) Operations Manager, London

Client:

Goldsmiths, University of London

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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About the Role

Working with the MFI Director, the MFI Operations Manager will play a key role in setting up and running all operational aspects of the Institute, including budget management and reporting; funding and award administration; event planning and delivery; internal and external stakeholder communication; office management; meetings and governance.

About the Candidate

You will have extensive experience in operations and management, ideally in a research context, and/or within higher education or another institutional setting, with strong organisational, managerial, and communication skills. Your experience should include administrative, financial and budget management for research projects; building relationships across a large organisation as well as with external partners; and delivering high impact events for diverse audiences.

We strongly encourage applications from colleagues from racialised, minority ethnic backgrounds, especially those with migrant, refugee or diasporic backgrounds and experiences.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club and creative writing classes.