Research Contracts Operations Co-ordinator

University of Bristol; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Part-time 28 hours

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is seeking a Research Contracts Operations Co-ordinator for a hybrid part-time role. You will play a key role in improving processes, managing knowledge, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates are proactive, creative, and adaptable to change. The role requires Enhanced BPSS Clearance. Apply by 14th September.

Qualifications

• Ability to implement and manage process improvements and automation.
• Experience in customer relations and management.
• Capability of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day operations and strategic development of the team.
• Assist in data maintenance, metrics, and reports.
• Engage with counterparts in other teams to represent Research Contracts.
• Engage with cross-team colleagues to coordinate activities
• Be a visible point of contact for customers and external partners

Skills

Energy

Pro-activity

Creativity

Organisation

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Research Contracts Operations Co-ordinator role at University of Bristol. This is a new, hybrid, part-time role (28 hours per week) within the Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation. The team focuses on strategic and operational development of Research Contracts, with emphasis on process improvement, automation, administration, and knowledge management. The role acts as the front door for customers, coordinates team communications and events, and represents the team externally as needed.

What will you be doing?

You will contribute to day-to-day operations and strategic development of the team via knowledge management, process improvements, and automation. Some duties may include:

• Learning about the latest in legal operations and technology, and implementing/managing process improvements and automations
• Creating innovative working practices and managing internal and external knowledge management
• Assisting the Ops Manager with data maintenance, metrics, and reports under the direction of the Head of Team/Ops Manager
• Engaging with counterparts in other DREI and Faculty Teams to represent Research Contracts
• Being a visible figure in customer relations and management

You should apply if

We welcome applications from a diverse pool of applicants, including:

• Internal/External secondments (with current line-manager approval)
• Practice Managers, Legal Operations Specialists, Project Managers, senior administrative support

We are looking for someone with energy, pro-activity, creativity and organisation who can work with the Head of Team and the team to evolve continuous improvement. The role requires adaptability to a constantly changing and fast-paced environment and the ability to help manage processes as regulatory landscapes shift.

The role will be a hybrid role. You will be required to obtain Enhanced BPSS Clearance.

Additional information

Work pattern: Part time (28 hours per week)

Grade: H

School/Unit: Division of Research, Enterprise and Innovation

Advert close: 23:59 UK time on Sunday 14th September

Contact for informal queries: Oliver Geidel ([e-mail]) or Liz Mennell ([e-mail])

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Bristol aims to be an inclusive working environment where everyone can thrive, with a commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity.