Planning and Operations Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Planning and Operations Manager for a dynamic role in Higher Education. This position involves leading HR and finance operations, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with institutional policies. You will coordinate team development and represent the Research Culture Team in various committees. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, driving initiatives that shape the future of research culture. If you are passionate about team leadership and operational excellence, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing budgets and financial targets.
• Strong understanding of HR policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR, finance, and planning for the Research Culture Team.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff appraisals.

Skills

Budget Management

HR Compliance

Team Development

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Relevant Professional Certification

Job description

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What are we looking for in our Planning and Operations Manager?

Planning and Operations Manager – Higher Education - £230 per day inside IR35 PAYE – 6 month contract

Main purpose of the job

• To lead on HR, finance, team development and planning and reporting for the Research Culture Team.

Duties and responsibilities

• Produce regular budget updates and manage in-year expenditure to ensure that annual financial targets are met.
• Oversee the development and delivery of seed-funding schemes and subsequent funding allocation.
• Manage the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Monitor the timely completion of staff appraisal and probation activities.
• Advise Research Culture staff on Finance and HR issues and procedures in order to ensure compliance with policies, liaising with colleagues in central HR and Finance teams as required.
• Lead planning and reporting against institutional and external commitments related to Research Culture.
• Support the Director of Research Culture in delivering ad-hoc projects as required.
• Represent Research Culture at internal and external committees as required by the Director of Research Culture.
• Act as secretary to the Research Culture Programme Board and oversight of administrative support for Community Steering Group. Ensure good connections between the two groups and with RIGE Committee.
• Manage space and equipment needs of the Research Culture team.
• Coordinate team training, including proactively identifying and coordinating attendance at conferences and external events.
• Oversee coordination of team meetings and team development (the latter in partnership with the Director of Research Culture).
• Line management responsibility for a Project Support Officer.