Strategic Operations Leader for Research & Education

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior Business and Operations Manager to lead the integrated professional service teams for the Department of Psychiatry and Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute (CMBI). You will work with Heads of Institutions to shape strategy and ensure high standards of governance, administration and day-to-day operations.

You will manage income and financial planning of around £20m per year, lead change projects, oversee sites and safety, and communicate

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing large professional services teams.
• Experience advising senior leadership on strategy and policy.
• Strong planning, budgeting and change delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise Heads of Institutions on strategic development.
• Lead integrated professional services team.
• Oversee governance, committees and operations.
• Manage income and budgets including grants and donations.
• Lead change and process improvement projects.

Skills

Strategic leadership

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Financial management

Governance

Change management

UK HE experience

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a senior Business and Operations Manager to lead the integrated professional service teams for the Department of Psychiatry and Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute (CMBI). You will work with Heads of Institutions to shape strategy and ensure high standards of governance, administration and day-to-day operations.

You will manage income and financial planning of around £20m per year, lead change projects, oversee sites and safety, and communicate