The Head of Operations is a critical strategic role in the Institute. The post holder’s key responsibility will be to provide effective and efficient management of all the Institute’s cross-functioning teams and operations across all partner institutions.
As a member of the Productivity Institute’s management team, the Head of Operations works in partnership with the Managing Director, Research Director and Policy Director to ensure that the Institute delivers its vision and strategic objectives. This is a key strategic professional services role within the Institute and includes development and execution of all functions of the Institute’s strategic, operational and business plans, including proactive engagement and negotiation with funders, partners, Institute staff, academics and other stakeholders.
Specifically, the Head of Operations is responsible for the leadership of the Institute’s logistical, administrative and financial operations, ensuring the Institute conforms with all relevant legal, statutory and operational compliance, oversight of the Institute’s management of contracts and reporting across the Institute including the partner organisations. Management and oversight across all marketing, communications and engagement functions is also an integral part of the role, as is senior level support to the development of future funding opportunities for the Institute.
The post holder will be expected to take a broad, strategic view of the Institute’s work, anticipating future needs and ensuring operational plans align with the wider ambitions of The University of Manchester’s 2035 strategy and the national research landscape. Effectively guiding leadership and funding transition processes and delivering an agile response to change management will also be key.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Sarah Featherstone
Email: Sarah.featherstone@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.