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Business Manager - Centre for Human Genetics

Applications for this vacancy closed on 6 May 2025 at 12:00PM
Are you looking for a new and unique challenge? Do you have a strategically
commercial mind with an interest in clinical research? Working in the
University’s largest department, the role of Business Manager will take
ownership of the provision of strategic leadership and relationship management
for the Centre for Human Genetics, the Division of Structural Biology, as well
as across the Nuffield Department of Medicine and wider University.





Demonstrating strong leadership, influencing and commercial skills, the
Business Manager has accountability for the co-ordination and delivery of
high-quality teaching and research support within their assigned research
unit. The successful candidate will be the interface between professional
services and the academic community, and is responsible for ensuring the
alignment of support to advance the academic strategy and vision. Working with
the Directors and Finance and Operations and Professional Services Heads of
Function, you will define strategic and operational priorities, drive
improvements, and manage the escalation of issues through to resolution,
ensuring academics receive a positive experience.





You will come from a varied senior operational background, including
management of a diverse range of administrative staff, ideally in a higher
education, public sector or other large and complex organisation. The
successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial management
and analysis as well as experience of people management and good HR practice.
You will come armed with strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to
communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and proven ability to
lead, manage change and develop people. The ability to work under pressure
with excellent prioritisation skills will be critical to this role, as well as
excellent IT skills and expertise in the use of spreadsheets and databases.





Applications for this vacancy should to be made online. You will need to
upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your
supporting statement should explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post, giving examples of your skills and experience.



Our position is offered on a permanent and full time basis. You can expect
positive support for your continued professional development through our
Personal Development Review process. The University also offers a wide range
of staff benefits, including entry to the generous USS pension scheme.





Only applications received before 12 midday on **6th** ** May 2025** will be
considered. Interviews will be held during week commencing 12th May 2025.
Please quote 178753 on all correspondence.

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Are you looking for a new and unique challenge? Do you have a strategically
commercial mind with an interest in clinical research? Working in the
University’s largest department, the role of Business Manager will take
ownership of the provision of strategic leadership and relationship management
for the Centre for Human Genetics, the Division of Structural Biology, as well
as across the Nuffield Department of Medicine and wider University.





Demonstrating strong leadership, influencing and commercial skills, the
Business Manager has accountability for the co-ordination and delivery of
high-quality teaching and research support within their assigned research
unit. The successful candidate will ...

Are you looking for a new and unique challenge? Do you have a strategically commercial mind with an interest in clinical research? Working in the University’s largest department, the role of Business Manager will take ownership of the provision of strategic leadership and relationship management for the Centre for Human Genetics, the Division of Structural Biology, as well as across the Nuffield Department of Medicine and wider University.

 

Demonstrating strong leadership, influencing and commercial skills, the Business Manager has accountability for the co-ordination and delivery of high-quality teaching and research support within their assigned research unit. The successful candidate ...
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