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Business and Operations Manager

University of Cambridge logoUniversity of Cambridge
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Deadline: 25 October 2026
Posted: Oct 3, 2026

NL Highlights

Provide senior strategic and operational leadership for integrated professional service teams.
Manage financial resources and business planning, overseeing approximately £20m in annual income.
Lead change and business improvement projects while ensuring effective governance and operations.

Details

Reference

RN51269

Salary & Funding

£47,389 to £59,966 per annum

Duration

Permanent

Eligibility

Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Next Steps

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Include details of referees, including email address and phone number (one must be your most recent line manager).

Opportunity Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Business and Operations Manager to provide senior strategic and operational leadership for the newly integrated professional service teams for the Department of Psychiatry and Cambridge Mind and Brain Institute (CMBI).

This is a pivotal role, working closely with the Heads of Institutions to shape and deliver the strategic aims of a vibrant academic community of approximately 220 staff and 175 PhD and MPhil students. You will act as professional service manager for the Institutions, overseeing the newly integrated professional services teams, overseeing governance, business planning and day-to-day operations in support of world-leading teaching and research, and taking responsibility for the management of income generated through grants, student fees, donations and investments of approximately 20m per year.

About the role

As Business and Operations Manager, you will advise the Heads of Institutions on strategy and support the planning and implementation of new developments. You will lead and manage an integrated professional services team, ensuring the Institutions' business, administration and services are delivered to a high standard and are geared towards continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with and advising the Heads of Institutions on strategic development and sustainable management of the Institutions.
  • Ensuring effective and efficient governance, including servicing or chairing Institutions Committees.
  • Leading and managing the integrated professional services team supporting research, teaching and administration.
  • Managing financial resources and business planning, including oversight of research grants and other income of approximately 20m.
  • Leading change and business improvement projects, and overseeing internal and external communications.
  • Ensuring the effective management of the Institutions' sites, buildings and facilities, including health, safety and regulatory compliance.

About you

You will be a senior professional services manager with demonstrable experience of managing large teams and delivering strategic planning and change at a tactical and operational level, together with a track record of supporting and developing staff. You will bring strong planning and relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate persuasively and effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Significant experience and knowledge of the UK Higher Education sector is desirable.

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