Business Operations Manager

£39,335 - £46,735

Do you want to be part of a national network supporting the delivery of health and care research across England? Do you have the ability to contribute to the success of a collaborative, flexible, and nationally integrated team?

The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Delivery Network Coordinating Centre (RDNCC) is looking for a highly motivated Business Operations Manager to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a national network that supports the effective and efficient delivery of research. You will lead and manage key operational activities, ensuring excellence and business continuity while collaborating with colleagues across the RDNCC, the wider NIHR, and external stakeholders. If you have experience in business operations, resource management, and leadership, and are passionate about making a positive impact on healthcare research, we want to hear from you. This role will be based in our Leeds office with regular travel to our London office.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salaryHealth and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

If you are looking for a role that will provide you with an exciting opportunity to lead and manage key operational activities, contribute to the success of a national network, and collaborate with passionate and dedicated colleagues, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Jessica Thomas, Deputy Head of Corporate Management 

jessica.e.thomas@nihr.ac.uk

Application process

As part of the RDNCC’s commitment to inclusion and equity of opportunity, our shortlisting stage is undertaken with names removed from job applications. Please do not include identifiable information in uploaded documents, file names or free text fields (e.g., names, photos, contact details) other than those specifically requested in the personal details section of the application form. 

Interviews will be held at our Leeds offices on the 19th May.

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2025

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a.