We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Deputy Business and Operations Manager to work within the Institute of Metabolic Science. This is a busy position working in a dynamic environment supporting the Business and Operations Manager, the Head of Department and Head of Epidemiology in managing the Professional Services Team across the Institute of Metabolic Science ¿ Metabolic Research Laboratories and the Institute of Metabolic Science Epidemiology within the Institute of Metabolic Science.
With a key focus on finance management and research grant administration, the post holder will develop, review and implement administrative structures and systems as appropriate to ensure the effective delivery of services. They will identify areas of service that need improvement and implement changes to processes, polices and working practices. They will support the implementation of vital University of Cambridge transformation projects in the Institute such as the Finance Transformation Programme.
They will also support the Business and Operations Manager in the day-to-day operational management of a large administrative and support team, delivering professional services to Principal Investigators and their groups across the IMS. The IMS Professional Services team supports over 300 staff and nearly 100 PhD and MPhil students. The role is based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus within Addenbrookes Hospital.
Candidates must have a degree level education or equivalent, with substantial finance and grant administration experience at a senior level. You will have excellent organisational skills, the ability to work on your own initiative, prioritise work, work to tight deadlines and have excellent people management and communication skills.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sophie Beresford, [email protected]
Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and a CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 13 September 2026
The interview date for the role is to be confirmed
Please quote reference RG50741 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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