University of Cambridge
Operations Lead (Maternity Cover) (Part Time)
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The Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA) is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to provide maternity cover and ensure continuity of its day-to-day operations.
Based at the Whittle Laboratory in West Cambridge and working with the AIA Director and wider team, you will coordinate operational priorities across areas including finance, HR, recruitment, resource planning, and administration. You will also supervise operational support, resolve non-routine issues, and provide clear information to support decision-making.
We are looking for someone with strong organisational and coordination skills, good judgement, financial awareness, and experience of working across multiple operational functions. Experience within a university, research, or similarly complex environment would be an advantage.
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Fixed-term
The funds for this post are available for 12 months 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.
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Closing date for applications
Sunday 27 September 2026.
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Please quote reference NM51055 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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