University of Cambridge
Deputy Business and Operations Manager
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Deputy Business and Operations Manager
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Deputy Business and Operations Manager to work within the Institute of Metabolic Science. This is a busy position working in a dynamic environment supporting the Business and Operations Manager, the Head of Department, and Head of Epidemiology in managing the Professional Services Team across the Institute of Metabolic Science - Metabolic Research Laboratories and the Institute of Metabolic Science Epidemiology within the Institute of Metabolic Science.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance Management and Research Grant Administration
- Develop, review, and implement administrative structures and systems to ensure the effective delivery of services.
- Identify areas of service that need improvement and implement changes to processes, policies, and working practices.
- Support the implementation of vital University of Cambridge transformation projects in the Institute such as the Finance Transformation Programme.
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- Operational Management
- Support the Business and Operations Manager in the day-to-day operational management of a large administrative and support team.
- Deliver professional services to Principal Investigators and their groups across the IMS.
- The IMS Professional Services team supports over 300 staff and nearly 100 PhD and MPhil students.
Location
The role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus within Addenbrooke's Hospital.
Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent.
- Substantial finance and grant administration experience at a senior level.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work on your own initiative, prioritize work, work to tight deadlines, and have excellent people management and communication skills.
Application Process
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sophie Beresford, sb2751@cam.ac.uk
- Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
- Ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
- Include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
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Important Dates
- Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026
- Interview date for the role: To be confirmed
Reference
Please quote reference RG50741 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Eligibility
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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