Director of Operations

As the most senior non-academic member of the Centre you will be engaged in developing and promoting its strategic vision and managing priorities for activities. In particular you will seek new streams of research grant funding. You will manage the Centre's day-to-day operations, foster the team culture and lead on engagement with stakeholders. You will line manage a team of senior managers and work closely with researchers, knowledge exchange, communications and administration experts who are engaged across multiple grants in the Centre's portfolio.

You will be experienced in leading and managing a complex team working within a research theme complementary to the work of the Centre. With a comprehensive knowledge of team leadership and experience of developing and operationalising strategies you will also have:

• Proven experience of effective leadership, line managing senior and experienced colleagues and fostering positive team cultures for all
• A proactive approach to lead, motivate and manage the work of a large team
• Experience of grant capture and grant management or strongly applicable transferable skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to network effectively
• A higher degree in relevant subject or extensive equivalent experience
• No existing or previous work or links with the tobacco and nicotine industry and able to declare any interests with unhealthy commodity industries (full details included under special conditions in the job description).
  
  This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis., a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.