Operations Manager (Healthcare Technologies Institute)
University of Birmingham - School of Chemical Engineering
| Location: | Birmingham |
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| Salary: | £36,130 to £45,413 |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 9th July 2025 |
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| Closes: | 23rd July 2025 |
| Job Ref: | 55729 |
Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149
Role Summary
About the Role
We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead the professional services team within the Healthcare Technologies Institute (HTI), part of the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic and operational leadership to support world-class research and academic delivery in a multidisciplinary environment.
HTI is a Strategic Research Centre that brings together experts from across the University—including chemical engineering, biomedical science, computer science, and more—to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into healthcare applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Centre’s professional services team, ensuring high-quality administrative support.
- Support the Director and Executive Team in delivering HTI’s strategic objectives.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and resource management.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across all administrative functions.
- Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including NHS partners.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of change management initiatives.
Person Specification
You will bring:
- A degree or equivalent experience, with professional training (e.g. ILM) desirable.
- Significant experience in operations or administration within a complex organisation.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Proven financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational abilities.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across disciplines and functions.
Informal enquiries can be made to Sarah Fleming, email: s.fleming@bham.ac.uk
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the 'Apply' button above.
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