Operations Manager, RICHeS Programme — Hybrid

UK Research and Innovation; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Hybrid working

Employee discounts

Job summary

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) within UKRI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day delivery of the RICHeS programme from its Warrington base. The role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and oversees an Operations Officer, driving efficient processes and governance across funded investments.

You will coordinate cross-institutional activities, manage budgets and risk, and help plan future phases while fostering strong partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and coordinating programmes, projects or operational activities (S&I).
• Experience of managing, supervising or developing colleagues and allocating work to deliver objectives and timescales (S&I).
• Demonstrable experience of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders (S&I).
• Experience of monitoring progress against plans and producing clear reports (S&I).

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and programme management support across RICHeS.
• Maintain programme systems, records and documentation; ensure information is accurate and accessible.
• Track milestones, issues and actions; escalate as needed for senior input.
• Coordinate inputs from colleagues and partners to meet timescales.
• Support governance, risk, reporting and budget monitoring across the programme.
• Line manage the Operations Officer and develop opportunities for the team.

Skills

Programme management

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

IT skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) within UKRI is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day delivery of the RICHeS programme from its Warrington base. The role reports to the Senior Operations Manager and oversees an Operations Officer, driving efficient processes and governance across funded investments.

You will coordinate cross-institutional activities, manage budgets and risk, and help plan future phases while fostering strong partner relationships.