Operations Manager

Description:

Cedar Recruitment is delighted to assist one of London’s top 10 institutes in finding an Operations Manager for a 6-month interim role within the Brain Sciences Faculty, specifically across the Prion Diseases department. This role involves working closely with the Institute Director and the Faculty Operations Director, alongside the Central Professional Services team.

You will manage operational support services, ensuring efficient day-to-day operations of the institute. Responsibilities include overseeing grant funding, budgets, HR, ICT, and people management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to academic and research staff, ensuring smooth service delivery.

• Take responsibility for managing operational support services across recruitment, HR, and finance.

• Work closely with faculty directors to meet the needs of the Prion Diseases department and other divisions.

• Ensure efficient operation of HR, budgets, and grant funding services.

• Maintain strong working relationships with business partners across departments.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience working within a Research/Science environment in an educational institution.

• Extensive operational experience, including HR, recruitment, and finance management.

• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal support.

• Solid understanding of employment law and HR policies.

• Strong collaboration skills to work with various business partners.

Working Hours:

• The role is expected to require 4 or 5 days in the office per week.

Duration:

• 6-month contract.