Research operations lead
Location: Contracted to their Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working
Salary: £43,000 - £48,000 depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours per week
Benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private medical insurance (including dental and optical), Pension scheme, Sick pay, Death in service, Employee assistance programme, Bike loan scheme, Cycle2Work scheme, Eyecare, Discount portal.
Closing date: Sunday 16 November 2025
Preliminary telephone interviews: 18 and 19 November 2025
In‑person interviews: Peterborough week commencing 24 November 2025
No agencies please
Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the desire to improve the lives of people living with kidney disease. Our clients vision is the day when everyone lives free from kidney disease.
They are recruiting a research operations lead who will lead their grant funding programmes, with responsibility for the smooth running and delivery of grant rounds and all operational aspects of the research award process. The postholder will also oversee the day‑to‑day management of their expanding research portfolio, ensuring processes are efficient, accurate and delivered on time.
You will have experience of working within a grant funding environment and a clear understanding of the end‑to‑end processes that underpin it. This includes planning and delivering funding rounds, managing application and review systems, issuing and monitoring awards, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies and governance requirements. You will be comfortable balancing accuracy with efficiency, maintaining high standards of service to applicants and award holders, and supporting your team to deliver consistently reliable processes.
They are also seeking a confident, experienced professional with a strong background in operational programme delivery and a proven track record as an effective line manager. You will thrive on leading people: supporting staff development, providing clear direction and creating a positive, collaborative team culture. Your ability to motivate and support others will be central to this role: you will set clear objectives, manage performance fairly and consistently, and encourage professional growth across the team.
With enthusiasm and passion for their mission, you will bring excellent organisational and administration skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once. You will be confident and assertive, able to make sound decisions, delegate effectively and keep processes moving at pace. Strong communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal) will enable you to work well across teams, build productive relationships with colleagues, and liaise effectively with external stakeholders.
If you are interested in the position, please complete the online application form and submit together with your CV.
They are committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Research, analyst, and information technology
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