University of Cambridge
Deputy Business & Operations Manager (Fixed Term)
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
We have an exciting opportunity for an Interim Deputy Business & Operations Manager to join the Department of Veterinary Medicine at a pivotal moment of organisational development and change.
This senior role sits at the heart of a complex and dynamic Department, supporting world leading research, innovative teaching and substantial clinical operations.
As the Department progresses an ambitious programme of organisational and operational change, the Deputy Business & Operations Manager will play a central role in ensuring continuity, stability and high quality service delivery across all administrative functions. The role exists to release capacity for the Business & Operations Manager to lead this programme, while working closely with them to advance strategic aims in governance, finance, policy and operational management.
Acting as line manager for service team leads, you will provide senior administrative leadership across finance, HR, facilities, safety, research support and departmental governance. You will contribute to strategic planning, prepare policy and committee papers, and advise senior academic and professional services colleagues on matters relating to financial management, personnel, operational processes and resource planning.
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You will also play a key role in shaping and improving administrative systems, policies and procedures, ensuring they remain fit for purpose during a period of significant change. This includes supporting departmental and course governance, servicing senior committees, ensuring effective information flow, and helping deliver strategic actions and operational improvements.
We are seeking an experienced senior administrator with excellent organisational, financial and people management skills, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders in a varied and fast paced environment. You will bring sound judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to balance operational oversight with strategic insight. Experience of managing staff, servicing high level committees and overseeing budgets is essential; experience within higher education is desirable.
You will join a collaborative and supportive professional services community within Veterinary Medicine and across the wider University. The role offers opportunities for professional development, networking and engagement with colleagues across Schools, Departments and central services.
Benefits Include
- 41 days' annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Generous defined benefit pension scheme
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (in line with service needs)
- On site parking (subject to need/availability)
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Access to a dedicated Personal and Professional Development team
- Occupational Health and Staff Counselling services
- Staff discount scheme and shopping vouchers
- Cycle to Work and travel loan schemes
- Eye care vouchers
- Discounted gym membership
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Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Alex Drury, Business & Operations Manager, via email: bom@vet.cam.ac.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact the Department's HR team by email : hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk quoting reference PP50178.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
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Enquiries about the application process can be directed to hr.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference PP50178 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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