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Centre Operations Manager

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The University of Manchester

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Location:
United Kingdom , Manchester

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

47389.00 - 58225.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in establishing and shaping the new Actinides Centre of Excellence (ACE) at the University of Manchester. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Centre Operations Manager to lead the operational, administrative and strategic support functions of ACE.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide leadership as a core member of the Centre’s Management Team
  • Lead operational implementation of Centre strategy
  • Drive continuous improvement and service excellence
  • Oversee budget planning and monitoring
  • Manage and develop Centre professional services staff
  • Build relationships across university and partners
  • Support grant applications, data tracking and engagement activities
  • Ensure compliance with university policies

Requirements:

  • Significant leadership and operational management experience, ideally gained within a research, innovation or complex organisational environment
  • Confidence managing multiple priorities, exercising sound judgement, and leading teams through change
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strategic, analytical and solutions‑focused, able to translate high‑level aims into effective processes
  • Experience overseeing budgets, supporting grant development and maintaining compliant, well‑governed operations
  • Understanding of research environments and stakeholder engagement
  • Strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Applications can only be accepted from British nationals
  • Residence in the United Kingdom for five years
What we offer:
  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

Expiration:
April 02, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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