Operations Officer (x3 Positions)

Job description

Research Operations is responsible for supporting the growth of the University’s research base through the development and implementation of effective operations across Research Services and the Research Institutes.

We currently have 3 newly created Operations Officer roles in the Research Institutes below, you may specify your preference in the application if you wish.

• Clean Growth & Future Mobility
• Health & Wellbeing
• Responsible Business, Economies & Society

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Operations Team aligned to one of the above Research Institutes. You will be joining an exciting area where colleagues are passionate about conducting impactful research. You will be supporting both Researchers and the Post Graduate Researchers community.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have significant administrative experience and the ability to work without close supervision. You will be confident in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, competent in preparing reports for and minuting board & complex meetings, and able to manage your workload and that of others in the team. The successful candidate will lead on promotion of research, independently and through liaison with marketing, as well as event planning so experience in these areas is key.  You should also be confident in using various IT systems especially SharePoint and proficient with social media. Full requirements for applying for this position can be found in the job description and person specification.

You will be part of a friendly team responsible for providing high level professional operational support for a variety of activities across multiple research areas & locations. Excellent customer care and organisation skills are essential, with high attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

The Benefits:

Alongside the opportunity to work in a vibrant and varied higher education environment, we offer a range of benefits including:

• 30 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Industry leading pension scheme

• BUPA Cash Plan

• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

• Discounted Staff Membership to our Coventry campus Sports Centre & Fitness Gym

• Cycle To work scheme

• New Electric Car Scheme

• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 Additional

For an informal conversation please contact:

Sam Krumins ad0413@coventry.ac.uk (CGFM)

Abbie Cox ab7016@coventry.ac.uk (H&W)

Rosie Gibbard ab2925@coventry.ac.uk (RBES)

Please click here for job description and person specification

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