Research Operations Manager

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To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1. Experience of supporting research activity within the Higher Education sector and a strong understanding of the research funding landscape.
2. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with staff at all levels, within and outside the organisation.
3. Highly numerate and analytical with proven experience of dealing with budgetary and financial processes, ideally relating to research funding.
4. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and delegate tasks appropriately and work to tight deadlines.
5. Experience of producing detailed reports using complex data from a wide range of sources.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
7. Excellent IT skills, including experience of using and manipulating databases and other electronic resources.
8. Ability to provide management information to a high level of detail and accuracy.

Desirable criteria

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
2. Experience of leading and managing teams.
3. Strong commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace through inclusive management practices.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King\’s.

Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 7th October. The post is currently vacant, so an expected start date from the 21st of October is possible. We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

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