Operations Officer

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sheffield is seeking an organized Operations Officer to support a diverse portfolio of funded research projects from award to completion. You will work with academic staff and specialist teams to coordinate recruitment, staffing, procurement, and project reporting.

You will also help run events, handle research communications, and ensure milestones and deadlines are met while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating research projects and administrative tasks.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and staffing for research projects.
• Manage procurement and project reporting activities.
• Organise events and research communications.
• Ensure milestones and deadlines are met with high-quality delivery.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive professional with excellent communication skills and a passion for supporting impactful research? Join our team as an Operations Officer, where you'll play a key role in supporting a diverse portfolio of funded research projects from award to completion.

Working collaboratively with academic staff and specialist teams, you'll coordinate recruitment and staffing, procurement, project reporting, events and research communications, ensuring projects meet key milestones and deadlines.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy managing multiple priorities and are committed to delivering outstanding customer service, we'd love to hear from you.