Operations Lead - Maternity Cover (Research/University)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) at the University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to provide maternity cover and ensure continuity of its day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Financial awareness and budgeting experience.
• Experience across multiple operational functions (finance, HR, recruitment, administration).
• Experience in a university, research, or similarly complex environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate operational priorities across finance, HR, recruitment, resource planning and administration.
• Supervise operational support and resolve non-routine issues.
• Provide clear information to support decision-making.

Skills

Organisational skills

Coordination

Financial awareness

HR experience

Job description

The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) at the University of Cambridge is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to provide maternity cover and ensure continuity of its day-to-day operations.